Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, established in 1918 in Tbilisi, Georgia, is the oldest university in both Georgia and the Caucasus region. It is a recognized institution for pursuing an MBBS degree in Georgia. The university was founded by Ivane Javakhishvili, a notable Georgian historian and academician. The university collaborates with numerous universities and educational and scientific centers worldwide, including UNESCO, NMC, WHO, the University of Saarland in Germany, Brunel University in the United Kingdom, the Association of European Universities, and the Council of Europe.