Ilia State University (ISU)

Ilia State University is a public research university established in 2006 in Tbilisi, Georgia. It offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and one-cycle education across science, technology, medicine, business, humanities, social sciences and other disciplines.

Yes. “Ilia University” and “Iliauni” are commonly used shortened names for Ilia State University in Tbilisi, Georgia. Applicants should use the full official name when submitting documents or making payments.

Ilia State University has several academic buildings in Tbilisi, Georgia. Its International Students Department lists an applicant consultation office at 3/5 Kakutsa Cholokashvili Avenue, so visitors should confirm the room and building relevant to their appointment.

International tuition at Ilia State University differs by program and academic year. Applicants should check the current tuition page and their official offer, noting that tuition does not include accommodation, living costs, travel, insurance or other personal expenses.

ISU’s current international catalog includes English-taught bachelor’s programs in business, computer science and engineering fields, master’s programs such as MBA, public health, applied genetics and atmospheric sciences, and a six-year Medical Doctor program. The list can change, so applicants should confirm the language on the current degree-program page.

International applicants select a program, review its entry requirements and submit ISU’s online application with the required documents. The International Students Department screens the file and sends feedback, examination details and further enrollment instructions by email.

General requirements include a passport, photo, the relevant school certificate or previous degree and evidence of English proficiency. Master’s applicants may also need a CV and motivation letter, while individual programs can request additional academic documents or entrance assessments.

Applicants to English-taught programs generally need English at CEFR B2 level. ISU may accept an approved international certificate, a statement confirming previous English-medium education, or its online institutional language test; eligible applicants from English-speaking education backgrounds may receive a waiver.

ISU currently publishes two international intakes: fall and spring, with June 30 and November 30 listed as the respective application deadlines. Dates can change by cycle or program, so applicants should verify the current admission notice before submitting.

ISU’s current international admissions guidance lists a non-refundable application fee of USD 150 after preliminary approval. The university states that the fee may be waived when the applicant independently handles translation, notarization, education recognition and enrollment procedures; confirm the current amount and conditions before payment.

ISU states that the annual tuition fee may be paid in two semester-based installments. Scholarship availability and eligibility vary by program and funding call, so international applicants should check the current tuition and scholarship information for their intake.

ISU’s international admissions FAQ lists bachelor’s programs as four years, master’s programs as two years and the one-cycle Medical Doctor program as six years. A specific curriculum or joint degree may have different conditions, so students should also check the individual program page.

Ilia State University is a public institution authorized under Georgia’s national quality-assurance system, and its programs are accredited through the national process. Recognition outside Georgia depends on the program, destination country and profession, particularly for regulated fields such as medicine.

Accommodation is not included in ISU tuition and should not be assumed to be guaranteed with admission. International students should request the university’s current housing guidance and arrange a verified option before arrival.

Yes. ISU’s official international application process lists an invitation letter after enrollment, and its International Students Department assists with the visa and residence-permit process. Students who require a D3 study visa must apply through the Georgian authorities, which make the final decision.