For International Students

 

KIU International Student Admission Guideline

 

for Foreign Citizens

 

 

Kutaisi International University offers internationally competitive, English-language Undergraduate programs in:

 

Progam	Annual Tuition Fee
Mathematics	3220 EUR equivalent, in accordance with the exchange rate set by the National Bank of Georgia of the day of ayment (the sum includes all teaching  materials)
Computer Science	5500 EUR equivalent, in accordance with the exchange rate set by the National Bank of Georgia of the day of payment (the sum includes all teaching  materials)
Management	5500 EUR equivalent, in accordance with the exchange rate set by the National Bank of Georgia of the day of payment (the sum includes all teaching  materials)

 

 

 

Admission to the Undergraduate programs without the Unified National Examinations is permissible for the following persons:

 

· Foreign citizens and stateless persons who have received full general or equivalent education in a foreign country, or for foreign citizens and stateless persons (except for persons who are dual citizens of Georgia) who have received full general or equivalent education in Georgia through foreign/international general education programs recognized by Georgia (entrant);

· Foreign citizens who study/have studied and received credits/qualifications in a foreign country at a higher education institution recognized in accordance with the legislation of the country (student).

 

 

I step

Registration and interview

 

Application Deadlines:

In the 2024-2025 academic year, the deadline for foreign nationals wishing to enroll in Kutaisi International University without passing the Unified National Examinations is August 10, 2024.

 

Required Documents:

A notarially certified Georgian translation is required for documents issued in a foreign language (not Georgian), unless the applicant uses the paid recognition service (in this case, the service fee is paid when submitting documents).

Documents are accepted electronically at: Apply@kiu.edu.ge

 

 

Foreign Citizen Entrants:

· International Student Application Form;

· Cover letter (no more than 500 words);

· Photograph (3x4);

· Copy of passport;

· Certificate issued by the Public Service Development Agency regarding not possessing Georgian citizenship (Mandatory only for entrants who have received full general or equivalent education in Georgia through foreign/international general education programs recognized by Georgia);

· A copy of the full general or equivalent education document and its supplement obtained in a foreign country or a copy of the full general or equivalent education document and its supplement received in Georgia through foreign/international general education programs recognized by Georgia;

· English language proficiency certificate (minimum B1 level). The applicant's English language skills can be confirmed by the following certificates: TOEFL, IELTS, Versant by Pearson English Certificate, Duolingo English Test (If you have another certificate, please contact Apply@kiu.edu.ge for consultation).

 

 

 

 Foreign Citizen Students:

 

 

· International Student Application Form;

· Cover letter (no more than 500 words);

· Photograph (3x4);

· Copy of passport;

· A copy of the document certifying the credits obtained in a higher education institution of a foreign country (academic transcript);

· English language proficiency certificate (minimum B1 level). The applicant's English language skills can be confirmed by the following certificates: TOEFL, IELTS, Versant by Pearson English Certificate, Duolingo English Test (If you have another certificate, please contact Apply@kiu.edu.ge for consultation).

 

 

Online Interview:

All undergraduate applicants wishing to study at Kutaisi International University must undergo an online interview in English.

 

After successful completion of the online interview, Kutaisi International University will issue a consent letter on the possibility of enrolling the applicant on their chosen undergraduate program, granted that the applicant successfully completes the remaining procedures in the admission process.

 

 

 

II Step

Recognition of Foreign Education

 

After receiving a consent letter from the University, the applicant is obliged to apply to the LEPL National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (hereinafter referred to as the Center) for the recognition of the educational document issued in a foreign country. The application form and detailed information can be found here.

 

The Center, upon the instructions of the applicant, is obliged to send the application, the attached documents and recognition result to the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, which makes the decision on granting the right to study in a higher education institution without passing the Unified National Examinations to the applicant.

 

 

Paid Service for Education Recognition

If desired, after receiving written consent from the University on the successful completion of the first step, the applicant must cover the service fee of 80 EUR within one week. Based on the submission of a receipt for payment of the service fee, the University will undertake the obligation to bring the applicant’s documents in compliance with the regulations in Georgia, if necessary, ensure the notarial translation of the document, pay the fee for the Foreign Education Recognition and submit relevant documentation to the LEPL - National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement. Also, cooperate with the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia to grant a person the right to study at Kutaisi International University without passing the Unified National Examinations.

 

 

 

 

III Step

 

Enrollment

 

Once the applicant is granted the right to study at Kutaisi International University by the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia without passing the Unified National Examinations, the Rector's decree for enrollment at Kutaisi International University shall be issued.

Before enrolling at Kutaisi International University, the applicant is obliged to sign a learning agreement with the University.

The student is obliged to pay the tuition fee in accordance with the current regulations at the university and submit a receipt confirming the payment.

 

 

Visa Documentation

 

After covering the tuition fee, the student shall be sent an invitation letter for visa procedures. The student must apply for a D3 Immigration, Long term study visa for Georgia. For more information please visit: geoconsul.gov.ge/en/entering-georgia

 

 

Health Insurance

 

Foreign citizen students are obliged to own student health insurance for the full period of holding active student status at the University. If necessary, consult us for advice on the purchase of an insurance policy: international@kiu.edu.ge ; apply@kiu.edu.ge

 

 

For more information, please contact us: international@kiu.edu.ge ; apply@kiu.edu.ge