Ilia State University

Tbilisi, Georgia

Ilia State University (ISU) is a modern public research university in Tbilisi, established in 2006 through the merger of several specialized institutions. It is ranked in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 at the 1201+ position and is the second most popular university in Georgia. ISU serves approximately 17,000 students across seven faculties, offering over 56 bachelor's programmes, 60+ master's, and a growing portfolio of doctoral programmes. The university is particularly noted for its programmes in journalism, business, natural sciences, dentistry, and social sciences, and has developed a strong international orientation with partner universities across Europe, North America, and Asia. ISU is accredited by Georgia's National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE) and is a member of the European University Association.

Key facts

• Country: Georgia
• City: Tbilisi
• Founded: 2006
• Students: 17,000
• Global ranking: #1201
• Acceptance rate: 60%
• Tuition: €3,000–€6,500 per year
• Average living cost: €550/month
• Application deadline: 2026-08-01
• Languages of instruction: Georgian, English, Russian

Programs

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Electrical Engineering / Electronic Engineering) — €4,140/yr , 4 years
• Ecology (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Ecology / Environmental Sciences) — €760/yr , 4 years
• Computer Engineering (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Computer Engineering) — €4,140/yr , 4 years
• Software Engineering (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Software Engineering / Computer Science) — €4,140/yr , 4 years
• Computer Science (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Computer Science) — €4,140/yr , 4 years
• Computer Engineering (MSc) (Master, Computer Engineering) — €4,140/yr , 2 years
• Energy and Mineral Resources Management and Sustainable Development (MSc) (Master, Energy Management / Mineral Resources) — €4,140/yr , 2 years
• Nutrition Science (MSc) (Master, Nutrition / Health Sciences) — €4,140/yr , 2 years
• Education (MA) (Master, Education / Pedagogy) — €3,220/yr , 2 years
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Master, Business Administration / Management) — €4,140/yr , 2 years
• Medieval Studies (MA) (Master, Medieval Studies / Humanities) — €3,220/yr , 2 years
• Political Science (MA) (Master, Political Science) — €4,140/yr , 2 years
• Psychology (MA) (Master, Psychology) — €4,140/yr , 2 years
• Social Work (MA) (Master, Social Work / Social Sciences) — €3,220/yr , 2 years
• Tourism Management (MSc) (Master, Tourism / Hospitality) — €4,140/yr , 2 years
• International Relations (MA) (Master, International Relations) — €4,140/yr , 2 years
• European Studies (MA) (Master, European Studies / International Relations) — €4,140/yr , 2 years
• Sociology (MA) (Master, Sociology / Social Sciences) — €3,220/yr , 2 years
• Marketing (MSc) (Master, Marketing / Business) — €3,220/yr , 2 years
• Law (LL.M.) (Master, Law) — €4,140/yr , 2 years
• Public Health and Health Policy (MPH) (Master, Public Health) — €4,140/yr , 2 years
• Atmospheric and Near Space Sciences (MSc) (Master, Atmospheric Sciences / Space Sciences) — €4,140/yr , 2 years
• Political Science (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Political Science / Social Sciences) — €4,140/yr , 4 years
• Medieval Studies (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Medieval Studies / Humanities) — €760/yr , 4 years
• History (MA) (Master, History / Humanities) — €3,220/yr , 2 years
• History (B.A.) (Bachelor, History / Humanities) — €760/yr , 4 years
• Computer Science (MSc) (Master, Computer Science) — €4,140/yr , 2 years
• Liberal Arts (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Liberal Arts / Interdisciplinary) — €4,140/yr , 4 years
• Physics and Astronomy (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Physics / Astronomy) — €760/yr , 4 years
• Finance (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Finance / Business) — €4,140/yr , 4 years
• Medicine (MD) (Bachelor, Medicine / Health Sciences) — €5,704/yr , 6 years
• Art Studies (MA) (Master, Art History / Cultural Studies) — €3,220/yr , 2 years
• Religion Studies (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Religious Studies / Humanities) — €760/yr , 4 years
• Business Administration in Management (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Business Administration / Management) — €6,900/yr , 4 years
• Music (B.A.) (Bachelor, Music / Performing Arts) — €760/yr , 4 years
• Tourism Management (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Tourism / Hospitality) — €4,140/yr , 4 years
• Psychology (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Psychology / Social Sciences) — €4,140/yr , 4 years
• Accounting (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Accounting / Finance) — €760/yr , 4 years
• Law (LL.B.) (Bachelor, Law) — €4,140/yr , 4 years
• International Relations (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, International Relations / Political Science) — €4,140/yr , 4 years
• Sociology (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Sociology / Social Sciences) — €760/yr , 4 years
• Mathematics (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Mathematics) — €760/yr , 4 years
• Theatre Studies (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Theatre / Performing Arts) — €760/yr , 4 years
• Nutrition Science (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Nutrition / Health Sciences) — €4,140/yr , 4 years
• European Studies (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, European Studies / International Relations) — €4,140/yr , 4 years
• Archaeology (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Archaeology / Humanities) — €760/yr , 4 years
• Social Work (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Social Work / Social Sciences) — €760/yr , 4 years
• Philosophy (B.A.) (Bachelor, Philosophy / Humanities) — €760/yr , 4 years
• Public Policy (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Public Policy / Political Science) — €4,140/yr , 4 years
• Marketing (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Marketing / Business) — €760/yr , 4 years