Kakha Bendukidze University Campus. Free University of Tbilisi Agraricultural University of Georgia

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1 Kakha Bendukidze University Campus Free University of Tbilisi Agraricultural University of Georgia

2 Kakha Bendukidze Knowledge Fund Kakha Bendukidze was one of the outstanding representatives of modern Georgian statesmanship and education. He founded the Free University, gave a new life to the Agricultural University and served as the Chairman and a sole representative of the Supervisory Board. To this end, he made unprecedented investments in education in Georgia through Knowledge Fund. The Knowledge Fund is a founding non-profit entity of the Free University of Tbilisi and Agricultural University of Georgia. Since 2007 Knowledge Fund has invested over 50 million USD in education, research and development, student scholarships and infrastructure at Free and Agricultural Universities.

3 Students Entrants of Free University have the highest average score based on the results of the Unified National Exams Total number of students: 3815 Undergraduate Master s PhD - 55 Student retention rate: 99% Free University Agricultural University Undergraduate Masters PhD 20 35

4 Students Majority of students enrolled in Free and Agricultural Universities have their studies (at least partially) funded by the government as a result of the highest grades obtained at the National Unified Exams Having students awarded with the state grants/vouchers makes university income more predictable and sustainable Academic year : 90% of Free University entrants had state grant 2/3 of Agricultural University entrants had state grant

5 Employability Free University Free University graduates have the highest employment rates countrywide Agricultural University Employment rate of the graduates increased over 15% during the last year

6 Organigram Knowledge Fund Free University Agricultural Educationaland Science Agrarian University Other

7 Managament Free and Agricultural Universities have the unified administration that ensures effective and synchronized management Finances Accounting Legal Department Procurement International Relations Public Relations Library and Museum Sports and Arts Examination Center Media Center

8 Free University -Schools The European School of Management (ESM) and the Institute of Asia and Africa - leading higher education institutions running business and international relations programs for over 20 years - became the founding institutions of the Free University ( 2007) which now expanded to seven schools Business School (The European School of Management) Institute of Asia and Africa (International Relations) School of Law School of Mathematics and Computer Science (MACS) School of Governance and Social Science School of Physics School of Visual Arts and Design (VADS)

9 Free University -Graduate Programs Masters Business Administration Operations Management Business Law Social Sciences Natural Sciences* PhD Social Sciences & Humanities Natural Sciences *

10 Free University Premier University in Georgia Its ranking as a top university has been determined by the following factors: rating of university entrants nationwide employment rates of its graduates highly qualified faculty innovative teaching methodology student-oriented environment modern facilities

11 Agricultural University Before becoming a part of Knowledge Fund Agriculture University was 38th on the Georgian university ranking system. Today it occupies 3 rd place among its competitor higher educational institutions (according to the average score of the university applicants)

12 Agricultural University Undergraduate Programs The School of Engineering and Technology: Agricultural Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical engineering and Technology Mechanical Engineering and Technology The School of Business Administration Business Administration Liberal Arts Master s Degree Programs: Agricultural Biotechnology Agricultural Science Business Administration Engineering PhD Programs in Agricultural Science: Animal Science Veterinary Medicine Crop Science Food Science Forestry

13 Non-degree Programs Free and Agricultural Universities run a number of non-degree, openenrollment programs: National Center for Commercial Law: Implemented in cooperation with Washburn University School of Law Certified Public Policy Administrator : Implemented in cooperation with the US Embassy and University of North Texas (USA) Project Management College: Project Management and Program Management programs are implemented in cooperation with BP, George Washington University and ESI International The Confucius Institute: Chinese Language Courses (beginners, advanced and officially recognized certification levels) Georgian Culinary Academy: Vocational Education Programs in cooking and pastry All open-enrollment programs are demand oriented and cash positive Approximately 1000 students undertake non-degree programs annually

14 Internationalisation ONGOING RESEARCH: Around 80 research projects. SELECTED INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS AT FREE AND AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITIES: US Embassy grant awarded to Free University and Agriculture University in consortium with University of North Texas - Making an Impact in Policy Analysis in Georgia: Improving Research, Education and Engagement. Tempus project - Development of New Modules for International Bachelor and Master Programs in Sustainable Tourism Management (SuToMa). RERAM - Bridging Gaps Between R2I in Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials Erasmus Mundus - cooperation Education Force: Driving Mobility for EU- East Europe Volkswagen Foundation - Collective action and conflict on common villages pastures Comparative case studies in Azerbaijan and Georgia.

15 Bazaleti Training Center Located in 30 min drive from Campus Bazaleti Training Center offers a welcoming environment for conducting various academic activities/trainings. The Center hosts over 2000 trainees annually.

16 Confucius Institute Free University exclusively hosts Confucius Institute established in cooperation with the embassy of China in Georgia

17 Institute for Human Rights National Center for Commercial Law Free University hosts Institute for Human Rights (NIHR) National Center for Commercial Law (NCCL)

18 Kakha Bendukidze University Campus 240, David Aghmashenebeli Alley, 0159, Tbilisi, Georgia Phone: Contact