Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
About ISU
Ilia State University (ISU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Tbilisi, Georgia. It is a young higher education institution, as it was opened in 2006. As an active member of European University Association (EUA), European Cooperation in the Field of Science and Technology (COST), International Association of Universities (IAU), Black Sea Universities Network (BSUN), European Network of Occupational Therapy (ENOTHE), Francophone Universities Agency (AUF), Association “, Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch”, (ÖSD), Rondine Cittadella della Pace”, ISU is participating in developing the academic environment.
The educational institution is in the top-1200 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
ISU does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor and master programs.
At ISU, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. For local citizens, tuition fees at ISU start from 3,499 USD. International students pay a minimum of 3,000 USD per year. The university provides tuition assistance to some students through financial aid programs. They are available to both locals and foreigners. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Admission to undergraduate programs is based on the results of entrance examinations. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 65. The IELTS score is not lower than 5.5.
IELTS
5.5
TOEFL iBT
65
TOEFL PBT
513
Master's degree at ISU
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. It is impossible to enter ISU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 5.5. TOEFL — 65 or higher.
IELTS
5.5
TOEFL iBT
65
TOEFL PBT
513
ISU campus
The campus of ISU is located in Tbilisi. This is a fairly large city that opens up many opportunities for students: from cafes, restaurants and other entertainment to internships at large companies. But an urban campus can also be a disadvantage, because big city life distracts some students from their studies. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. ISU accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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