$4,900 / yearBachelor3 years
International Black Sea University
One price for every Bachelor’s, plus Medicine and creative degrees.
IBSU is known for academic quality and a diverse student body. All 13 of its English-taught Bachelor’s programs cost the same $4,900 a year, from business and economics to architecture and graphic design, and it also teaches Medicine.
Why international students choose IBSU
The choice is broad for a single price: business specializations, economics, social sciences, IT, architecture and graphic design, all on the European ECTS system. The Medical Doctor (MD) program costs $5,900 a year.
Everyone has an online video interview in English. You need IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 78 or B2, unless your previous studies were in English. Architecture and Graphic Design applicants also present a portfolio and complete a practical assignment. The yearly fee is normally paid up front, but an installment plan can be agreed.
How IBSU compares in Georgia
Annual tuition at IBSU next to the other English-taught programs we list in Georgia.
Bachelor’s
$4,900 a year for 13 programs. That is close to the middle price in our Georgia list (about $4,900).
Medicine and Dentistry
Medical Doctor (MD) costs $5,900 a year, close to the middle price in our Georgia list (about $5,900).
When you can start
Twice per year.
Paying tuition
The full annual fee is normally paid up front; an installment plan can be agreed with the administration.
Programs at International Black Sea University
Every program below is taught in English. Prices are per year.
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$5,900 / yearOne-cycle6 years
Admissions process
What happens between your first upload and your visa letter at IBSU.
- 01
Choose program
Select your preferred program and education level.
- 02
Prepare documents
Gather the required documents with our guidance.
- 03
University assessment
Your application is reviewed by the university and recognized by NCEQE.
- 04
Confirm enrollment
Receive your admission result and confirm your place.
Admission steps at IBSU
- Online video interview (English)
- Submit translated and notarized documents with the NCEQE form and payment receipt
- Pre-enrollment letter after the interview and application fee
- Rector’s order after Ministry approval
English and eligibility
IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 78 or B2 – unless your previous studies were in English. Online video interview for everyone.
No specific age limit. A full secondary school diploma is required.
You prepare
- Passport (translated into Georgian and notarized)
- School certificate or diploma (translated and notarized)
- Transcript (translated and notarized)
- CV
- Motivation letter in English and Georgian
- English certificate (unless exempt)
- 3×4 photo
- Transfers: enrollment order and transcript from the previous university
The university provides
- Pre-enrollment letter
- Rector’s order after Ministry approval
Fees, visa and refunds
Invitation letter and fees
The invitation letter is free.
If your visa is refused
Full tuition refund with official confirmation from the consulate or Justice House.
Paying tuition
The full annual fee is normally paid up front; an installment plan can be agreed with the administration.
Accommodation
Our Local Student Support team helps you find accommodation and prepares the accommodation confirmation for your residence permit.
Good to know
- Architecture: creative tour, portfolio and on-site assignment.
- Graphic Design: portfolio, creative tour and a 5-hour graphic composition assignment.
Campus life
What daily life looks like for IBSU students in Tbilisi.
Before you apply to IBSU: common questions
Is IBSU expensive compared with other universities in Georgia?
Its English-taught programs cost $4,900–$5,900 a year, which is above the typical Bachelor’s and Master’s fee in our Georgia list (about $4,630). The panels above compare each degree level.
What English level do I need?
IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 78 or B2 – unless your previous studies were in English. Online video interview for everyone.
When can I start at IBSU?
Twice per year.
Can I spread the tuition payments?
The full annual fee is normally paid up front; an installment plan can be agreed with the administration.
Do I get my money back if the visa is refused?
Full tuition refund with official confirmation from the consulate or Justice House.
Are there fees besides tuition?
The invitation letter is free.
Is there an age limit?
No specific age limit. A full secondary school diploma is required.
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