Ilia State University was founded in 2006 as a result of a merger of six different academic institutions with long and varied histories.  Currently, it is one of the leading research and educational institutions in Georgia.  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.

Employees: 275 professors and more than 1000 researchers and teachers

4 faculties: Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Medicine, Faculty of Business, Technology and Education, and Faculty of Law 

Students: over 15,763 students

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

Over 30 research institutes and centers

Research and learning facilities in many regions of Georgia

School of Business: # 1 study destination of Georgian freshmen since 2015

Why Study at ISU?

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-around experience to provide them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve future career goals. ISU provides an advanced and dedicated academic community where the students can learn from experts and gain the qualifications they are looking for.

At Ilia State University, students can broaden their horizons through its multicultural environment, which will develop their interpersonal skills to face new challenges – and will have the opportunity to become involved in a wide range of engaging student activities, clubs, and societies.