Founded in 1929, Batumi State Maritime Academy is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Batumi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Adjara. This institution also has a branch campus in Tbilisi. Officially recognized by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, Batumi State Maritime Academy (BSMA) is a very small coeducational Georgian higher education institution. Batumi State Maritime Academy (BSMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 93 years old Georgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Georgian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BSMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.