International Black Sea University

International Black Sea University (IBSU) is the first private university in Georgia and the first English-language educational institution in the country, offering over 50 programs in both English and Georgian at all three levels of education. IBSU has been engaged in educational and scientific activities since 1995 and places a strong emphasis on professionally oriented, high-quality education and applied research, with a focus on innovation, internationalization, and lifelong learning.

IBSU is a signatory of the Magna Charta Universitatum and a member of the Francophone University Association (AUF), the Central and East European Management Development Association (CEEMAN), and the European Law Faculties Association (ELFA).

IBSU ranks as the top Georgian university in international research, with six refereed scientific journals, two research centers (Multidisciplinary Research Center and International Research Center), the IBSU Academy, and a Media Center. IBSU also ranks 2nd among private universities in Georgia in the Webometrics Ranking Web of World Universities, which seeks to promote academic web presence.

The 30-year-old Georgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IBSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities and/or activities, bilateral exchange programs with partner universities, as well as administrative services.

**Type:** University

**City:** Tbilisi

**Founded:** 1998

**Ranking:** 5