Kutaisi University  is the first private higher educational institution in Western Georgia, which was founded in 1991.

Kutaisi University offers students high-quality, international standards-compliant education, various exchange programs and practice-oriented teaching. Kutaisi University implements educational programs of all three levels. The university has faculties of medicine and social sciences, business and law, within which both Georgian and English educational programs are implemented.

The University also houses the Research Institute of Economics and publishes the internationally refereed journal "Economic Profile".

Kutaisi University is an individual associate member of EUA (European Universities Association). It is the fifth private university in Georgia to join the European University Association, which is a unique opportunity to be involved in the process of developing European educational policy. Kutaisi University cooperates with 44 universities of 16 countries within the framework of memorandums of understanding since its establishment. This fact allows to receive foreign students and lecturers, to have double degree programs, as well as exchange programs for students, academic and administrative staff. Accordingly, students are given the opportunity to participate in exchange programs. They intensively travel abroad, at the same time, citizens of other countries receive their education at Kutaisi University. In addition to the fact that Kutaisi University is focused on providing quality education, the Student and Graduate Service Center, with the support of partner organizations, takes care of employment and internships for students and graduates.