Founded in 2007, Shota Meskhia State Teaching University is a higher-education institution located in the small city of Zugdidi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti. Officially recognized by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, Shota Meskhia State Teaching University is a coeducational Georgian higher education institution. Shota Meskhia State Teaching University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Shota Meskhia State Teaching University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.