History
Ilia State University was founded in 2006, as a result of the merger of 6 different academic institutes with long and varied histories. Currently, Ilia State University is one of the leading research and educational institutions in Georgia.
Education
Representing a union of students and professors, ISU is a multifunctional educational and research institution offering a common space for academic and professional education and research with the joint efforts of its students, professors, teachers and researchers.
Short Courses
University Ranking
Student services
The chief mission of the office is the facilitation of the process of internationalization in the academic sphere, in order to raise the profile of the university. Particular priorities are cooperation with international institutions, the participation of Ilia State University faculties and students in international cooperative or exchange based projects, and the raising of the university profile in international networks.
Housing services
Ilia State University offers affordable housing options in contracted hostels and apartments in Tbilisi, closer to the campus. The prices range from 200 to 400 USD per month.
Library services
Iliauni Library – a space for learning and research – is open to everyone regardless of age, social, cultural, religious, ethnic or ideological status. The collection of the library contains almost 2 million titles, textbooks and periodicals, in in various languages. The library works to maintain and expand its collection as well as to make its electronic resources readily accessible.
ICT services
Argus is an electronic system designed for the students of Ilia State in order to aid them in the planning of their study process.
The book house Ligamus is a project of Ilia State University, which brings together several functional spaces. Ligamus offers to the students of Ilia State and the public at large a book shop, a café, a reading room, a children’s room, and free Wi-Fi.
Medical services
All international students are required to provide proof of insurance valid in Georgia for the duration of the studies (i.e. renewed annually).
Ilia State University will provide several student insurance packages from which students can choose acceptable option.
Campus life
Ilia State University offers affordable housing options in contracted hostels and apartments in Tbilisi, closer to the campus. The prices range from 200 to 400 USD per month.
Sports facilities
Promotion of healthy lifestyle is among the main objectives of ISU Department of Student Affairs. For this purpose, the Department organizes regular tournaments, and runs student teams that take part in different sporting events.
ISU students, as well as administrative and academic personnel, can take part in different university tournaments that are held throughout a year. The sports tournament schedule is published a week before a new semester starts. Those willing to participate can fill in respective registration forms or call at the Department of Student Affairs.
Student clubs
Ilia State University welcomes around 5,000 freshmen every year 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. ISU provides an advanced and dedicated academic community where the students can learn from experts and gain the qualification they are looking for.
The Ilia State University is involved in the Bologna process and is recognized both in Europe and in the US. ISU is accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. And it is approved by the Nation Education Quality Enhancement Centre.