Ilia State University (ISU), located in Tbilisi, Georgia, is a flagship public research and comprehensive higher education institution in Georgia, South Caucasus, focusing on scientific advancement and transferring top notch knowledge to facilitate societal development. ISU's recognition at home and abroad, amongst many of its partners worldwide is due to ISU's unique institutional capacity that is reflected primarily, in the quality of academic staff recruited successfully throughout Georgia and beyond.

Established in 2006 as a merger of six different institutions, each having a long history and a diverse institutional profile, Ilia State University justly occupies the top position among research universities in South Caucasus (according to SCimago Institutions Rankings).

ISU in a nutshell

•Founded: 2006

•Employees: 300 professors and more than 1000 researchers and teachers

•4 schools: School of Arts and Sciences, School of Natural Sciences and Engineering, School of Business, School of Law

•Students: over 15 978 students

•Study programs: Approximately 50 Bachelor and 40 Master’s and Doctoral programs

•Over 30 research institutes and centers

•90 ongoing research projects

•Over 30 million GEL – Income from international donors during 2006-2018

•#1 choice in number of study fields among Georgian freshmen since 2015

Ilia State University welcomes around 5,000 freshmen every year from up to 15 countries at all levels of higher education. ISU strives to meet each student's needs and help them reach their potential. Ilia State University equips its students with an all-round experience to provide them with the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence in order to achieve future career goals.

At ISU you will be offered with:

•Student-centered teaching - Vibrant relations between professors and students contribute to lively academic collaboration and debates. Students are encouraged and supported by faculty to find their individual research interests during their studies.

•Practice based curriculum - ISU collaborates with governmental bodies and international organizations, as well as public and private entities creating opportunities for students to integrate theoretical knowledge into world of work.

•Exchange and double degree program opportunities - Since 2012 ISU offers exchange programs to its students and staff in numerous international higher education institutions. ISU offers its students the exclusive opportunity to obtain a double degree diploma with various Austrian and US Universities.

•Competitive tuition fees – ISU offers top-class education with competitive tuition fees in the country and the region as well.

•Unforgettable student life - friendly, welcoming community where students can engage themselves in a variety of academic, social and cultural activities.