Thank you for choosing an exchange program at Ilia State University!
Situated in Tbilisi, the vibrant capital of Georgia, ISU has been welcoming exchange students and staff from Europe and beyond for many years.
The International Relations Office (IRO) serves as the central administrative unit coordinating Erasmus+ exchanges and is the primary contact point for incoming students and staff from partner universities. On average, we host around 110 incoming exchanges each academic year.
Incoming Exchange Students
Incoming Exchange Staff
International Summer Schools
International Staff Week
Prerequisits:
- For implementing exchange program (Erasmus+ and partner universities), your home university must be a partner university of the Ilia State University. Please check the list of partner universities on our website.
- If your university does not offer exchange program with Ilia State University, we kindly ask you to contact relevant exchange coordinator at your home university to set up exchange agreement. They should then contact us directly at: iro@iliauni.edu.ge.
- Before submitting your application to Ilia State University, you have to be selected and nominated by your home university for an exchange. The requirements and application procedures are determined by your home university. Please contact the relevant coordinator at your home university for information and guidance.
Language requirements:
- To attend courses taught in English at Ilia State University, minimum English language requirement is B2 level. You have to submit proof of language proficiency as part of the application
Nomination:
- Nomination Deadlines for institutions:
- Fall Semester: May 31, 2025
- Spring Semester: November 30, 2025
- Nomination form for institutions
Application:
- Application deadlines for students:
- Fall Semester: June 15, 2025
- Spring Semester: December 15, 2025
- Application form for students
Required documents:
- CV
- Copy of passport
- Transcript of records
- Proof of enrollment at home university
- Language Certificate / Proof issued by the home university (min B2 level)
- Learning Agreement draft (for the list of courses please see Course Catalogue)
- Diploma of previous academic level completed (only for MA and PhD students)
!!! All documents must be issued or translated into English language.
At PhD level each incoming student is supervised by the relevant professor, depending on the research focus of the mobility. To find relevant host at Ilia State University, you can either directly contact professors (see the list here: https://faculty.iliauni.edu.ge/en/), or contact International Relations Office. To facilitate this process, please provide your CV and research plan.
Academic offer for exchange students:
- Incoming exchange students can take a number of English-taught courses across different faculties, as well as several courses offered in other languages like Russian, German, etc.
- To attend Georgian language courses, students should demonstrate B2 level Georgian language proficiency.
- All exchange students will have the possibility to learn Georgian language for 6 ECTS. The Practical Course of Georgian Language is available for Bachelor, Master and PhD students.
- Students should aim to complete 30 ECTS credits in one semester. One ECTS credit equals 25 hours of work, which includes both lectures and homework.
- Within one faculty, students can choose courses from several disciplines. Students are also welcome to choose some courses from other faculties, if they meet the requirements for these courses.
- Please note, that there may be changes in the course offers due to the fact that some of the courses are available in case of sufficient number of students applied.
Admission & Orientation:
- Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will receive an acceptance letter and detailed information about the next steps from the International Relations Office via email.
- Acceptance letters are sent out from mid-January for the Spring Semester and from July for the Fall Semester.
- IRO will support you in finalizing your Learning Agreement and will facilitate communication with the relevant faculty coordinator. Course descriptions can be provided upon request.
- ISU organizes orientation sessions for incoming students — online before arrival and on campus during the first week of the semester.
- After your enrollment is completed, the IRO will provide you with your personal ARGUS credentials (ISU’s online academic administration platform) and your ISU email account, along with user instructions. Through the ARGUS platform, students can access the course catalogue and syllabi, view timetables, and choose their preferred courses.
Fees & Scholarships
- Erasmus+ exchange students do not pay tuition fees during their semester at Ilia State University. Usually, the students can receive scholarships from their home universities. The amount of Erasmus + monthly scholarships for incoming students to Georgia is defined as 700 EUR per month. Please consult relevant coordinator at your home university.
Accommodation & Living
- Ilia State University does not have a student dormitory, however, visiting students and staff can receive guidance and support from IRO in finding housing options according to their preferences.
- The prices for a furnished studio in a central area range from 400 to 500 EUR, while the prices for a shared apartment in a normal/peripheral area range from 200 to 400 EUR per month, depending on the number of roommates and area. Please be aware that the cost of renting depends on the location. Sources for estimates: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Tbilisi, http://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/tbilisi
Health Insurance:
- While not mandatory for incoming students at Ilia State University, we recommend having health insurance to ensure coverage during your stay in Georgia. If interested, the International Relations Office (IRO) can provide further information and guidance.
