Academician – the highest academic title in Europe. Concentrations are offered in the fields of philosophy, economics, and political science. Academic and organizational structure The Great Academic Council is the administrative body of the Georgian International Academy. It is an exclusive academic organization where every member is required to have a Ph.D. degree, and hold the academic title Doctor Academician. The political scientist and scholar of journalism, Dr. Academician Gari T. Chapidze serves as the current Chairman of the Great Academic Council, as well as the President of Georgian International Academy. Dr. Academician Rudolf Semyonov serves as the Vice Chairman. References External links (in Georgian) Educational institutions established in 1812 Research institutes in Georgia (country) 1812 establishments in the Russian Empire