ARS GUSTO • RegistrationReceive a European education
Receive a European education
without leaving Georgia!
Join the international ARS GUSTO family — practical mastery, academic knowledge and European professional connections in one modern learning environment.
Practice-based learningGeorgian and English sectorsPlaces are strictly limited
Apply online ↓Information is being updatedProgramme information and tuition fees are currently being updated on the University of Georgia website.
University of Georgia website ↗?How do I apply?Four simple steps to submit your applicationGuide
- Choose your preferred programme and language track.
- Review the official exchange rate and select a payment plan.
- Complete your personal details, CV and motivation letter.
- Keep your application number after submission; the response will arrive by email.
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Choose your learning path
Programmes and tuition
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National Bank of Georgia
Official USD / GEL calculator
Tuition$2,750.00
Today’s GEL equivalent—
Each instalment$687.50One quarter first, balance over 11 months
12-month exchange-rate movement
Payment option
USD tuition remains the contract basis and GEL is calculated at the official rate on each payment date. August is a study break only: any instalment due in August remains payable and is never skipped.
The special 12% discount is not publicly selectable. It applies only to an individual written contract approved by the CEO.
Georgian track • 12 months
Study, August break and final-exam timeline
August is a study break; teaching resumes in September and the following month is reserved for the final exam/course completion.
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ACADEMIC FORMAT
Study format and timetable
Core professional programmes — 80% practical training • 20% theory • standard schedule: 4 days per week, 4–5 hours per day • morning, afternoon and evening groups
80%Practice20%Theory4days weekly
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Programme starts: 15 October • 15 December • 15 March • 15 May
Admissions and masterclass calendar
Masterclass topics, chefs, dates and prices are updated according to the Academy calendar.
Summer break
The academic programme pauses during August.
15 October 2026 — intake
Morning, afternoon and evening groups • Georgian and English sectors
15 December 2026 — intake
Morning, afternoon and evening groups • Georgian and English sectors
15 March 2027 — intake
Morning, afternoon and evening groups • Georgian and English sectors
15 May 2027 — intake
Morning, afternoon and evening groups • Georgian and English sectors
ITALIA • PARMA • REGGIA DI COLORNOInternational partnership with ALMA
High-achieving students may access exchange opportunities in Italy, student invitations and residential campus options.
ALMAEXCHANGEINTERNATIONAL CAMPUS
Official ALMA website ↗
ARS GUSTO • TBILISI
Academy facilities and student life
Explore the Academy's learning environment, practical work and student life.
UG CULINARY ACADEMY
Contact us
21 Mirian Mepe Street, Tbilisi