"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press" - Thomas Jefferson
Become part of the free media!
Master’s Program in Multimedia Journalism and Media Management
The program is innovative and aims to prepare journalists who create both high ethical standard multimedia products and their own media platforms. Since 2001, the Master's program has produced generations of journalists who successfully work in leading media organizations in Georgia, the South Caucasus, and other countries.
Important news: For the first time this year, the program offers you the opportunity to complete your studies in one year and earn a Master’s degree in Journalism. If you choose to continue your studies for a second year, you can earn a Master’s degree in Media Studies. In other words, starting in 2026, the program will be offered in a “1 year + 1 year” format.
The program is conducted in English, where dozens of foreign students study alongside Georgian students every year. This creates a multicultural and dynamic learning environment, helping students see various issues from a global perspective and expand their professional network for future collaboration.
The Master's program prepares students for effective work in the fields of multimedia journalism, media management, and digital communication, both in Georgia and on regional and international levels.
What will I learn in the first year?
What will I learn in the second year?
Who will I become?
Upon completing the Master’s Program in Multimedia Journalism and Media Management, you will be able to continue your career in various sectors of digital communications, including multimedia journalism, media entrepreneurship and management, documentary filmmaking, podcasting, and other directions:
Registration for the Master’s program is conducted online.
Registration deadline: September 7, 2026
》 Online registration form for Master’s students
Number of available places: 20
Language of instruction: English
The Master’s program is designed for individuals who already hold a higher education degree in any field and wish to deepen their knowledge and expertise in Multimedia Journalism and Media Management.
Therefore, the necessary prerequisite for enrollment in the Master's Program is:
1) a bachelor's degree or equivalent academic degree in any field;
2) passing the Common Master's Exam;
3) Passing an internal university procedure: Filled application form developed by the University, Passing the exam in English (B2 level), those who submit a certificate of qualification (TOEFL IELTS) are exempt from the exam;
Payment instructions:
The annual tuition fee is 8,500 GEL (with a 2,500 GEL co-financing from the University Fund for Georgian citizens during the first year of study. The co-financing does not apply to foreign citizens. For Georgian citizens, the first-year tuition fee will be 6,000 GEL).
Payment:
The tuition fee must be transferred to the organization’s bank account.
Bank Details:
Bank Code (MFO/SWIFT): TBCBGE22
Recipient Name: LEPL Georgian Institute of Public Affairs
Account Number: GE84TB1100000110700419 / GEL
Our dedication to international collaboration and student exchange programs plays a key role in the growth of our institution. We partner with leading universities in Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, and many other countries to provide enriching exchange opportunities. These initiatives highlight our identity as a modern, open, and forward-thinking community, ready to embrace the future. By joining us, you will have the chance to expand your knowledge and experience through participation in these exchange programs.
Since its establishment in 2001, the MA Program in Multimedia Journalism and Media Management has welcomed hundreds of international students, offering them the opportunity to study journalism in line with international standards. In turn, these students have enriched our program by bringing diverse perspectives and contributing to a dynamic, multicultural learning environment.
Additionally, many students from our Master’s program have studied at various European universities through exchange programs, including semester-long opportunities and short-term international mobility projects such as Europe on Air, Invisible Cities, and EU Fact Check. These exchanges have provided invaluable international experience, broadening our students' horizons and enhancing their academic and professional development.
Join us and be part of a modern, open, and growth-oriented community. The future is bright, and we invite you to be part of it.
For more information about GIPA’s partner universities and exchange opportunities, please Find Detailed Information here
What will I learn in the first year?
What will I learn in the second year?
Who will I become?
Upon completing the Master’s Program in Multimedia Journalism and Media Management, you will be able to continue your career in various sectors of digital communications, including multimedia journalism, media entrepreneurship and management, documentary filmmaking, podcasting, and other directions:
Head of the Program
Nino Makhviladze
E-mail: n.makhviladze@gipa.ge
Mob: +995 599 700 970 (WhatsApp, Signal, Viber)
Address: Tbilisi, Rustavi highway #22a
