ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Guide for International Students

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 Contents
 GEORGIA
HAVE YOU BEEN TO GEORGIA?
SOME USEFUL GEORGIAN PHRASES
 ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY
ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY IN A NUTSHELL
ARGUS
LIBRARY
OFFICE OF FOREIGN RELATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
 UNIVERSITY LIFE
STUDENT CLUBS & SPORTS
ILIAUNI THEATER
UNIFOOD
INNOVATION & ENTERPRENEURSHIP
FABLAB - LABORATORY OF FUTURE INNOVATION
BOOKSTORE – LIGAMUS
SCIENCE CAFÉ
SCIENCE PICNIC
 TBILISI
ARRIVAL
AIRPORT
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
STUDENT CARD FOR TRANSPORTATION LIVING
 IN TBILISI
WEATHER
POSTAL SERVICES
GETTING SETTLED IN TBILISI
FOOD
INSURANCE
IN EMERGENCY SITUATION
IN CASE YOU NEED MEDICAL CARE
 ENTERTAIMENT
BARS & CLUBS
SHOPPING
 CULTURAL ITEMS
 SOCIAL EVENTS
 SOME TIPS YOU MIGHT BARE IN MIND
 CHECKLIST
 THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
 FIND & FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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GEORGIA
Have you been to Georgia?
 A land of contrasts under the high peaks of Caucasus, at the cross-
roads of East and West.
 Country of unique, welcoming culture and world-famous hospitality.
 A place where an ancient artistic heritage and unique traditions meet
modern lifestyle.
 Cradle of wine, one of the oldest wine producing regions of the world.
 A land full of colours, sights, historic monuments and UNESCO heritage
sites.
 Homeland of first Europeans, of unique alphabet and language, music
and dances.

Experience unforgettable moments in Georgia!

Georgia is in Europe, not United States

“The leafy boulevards of the Georgian capital Tbilisi look like Paris, and the
English-speaking young hipsters wouldn’t look out of place in Berlin. But
take a look at a map and you’ll find the former Soviet republic 1,000km
(600 miles) east of the Bosphorus, marooned in Asia. One definition of Eu-
rope marks the Caucasus Mountains as its border, putting Georgia firmly
in Asia. Other definitions place the whole Caucasus region, including Geor-
gia, in Europe which is where most Georgians feel it belongs. Head into the
countryside however, where farmers scratch out a subsistence living, and
it’s a different story. If this is Europe, it can sometimes feel more like 19th-
Century Sicily than the modern-day EU.” – Source: www.bbc.com. Check out
10 things you might not know about Georgia

National Symbols:

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SOME USEFUL GEORGIAN PHRASES
Hello: გამარჯობა! [gamarjoba!] I’m American: მე ამერიკელი ვარ
What is your name?: რა გქვია? [me amerik’eli var]
[ra gkvia?] Where do you live?: სად
Nice to meet you: სასიამოვნოა ცხოვრობთ? [sad tskhovrobt?]
თქვენი გაცნობა [sasiamovnoa I live in the U.S: ვცხოვრობ
tkveni gatsnoba] ამერიკის შეერთებული
How are you?: როგორ ბრძან- შტატებში [vtskhovrob amerikis
დებით? [rogor brdzandebit?] sheertebuli shtatebshi]
I’m good, thanks: გმადლობთ, I’m a student: მე ვარ სტუდენტი
კარგად! [gmadlobt, k’argad!] [me var st’udent’i]
And you?: და თქვენ? [da tkven?] Can I help you?: დახმარება ხომ
Do you speak (English/Georgian)?: არ გინდა? [dakhmareba xom ar
ლაპარაკობთ ინგლისურად/ ginda?]
ქართულად? [lap’arak’obt ing- Can you help me?: შეგიძლია
lisurad/qartulad?] დამეხმარო? [shegidzlia damekh-
Does she speak Chinese?: maro?]
საუბრობს ის ჩინურად? [sau- Where is the airport?: სად
brobs is chinurad?] არის აეროპორტი? [sad aris
A little bit: ცოტა [tsot’a] aerop’ort’i?]
How old are you?: რამდენი წლის Go straight: იარეთ პირდაპირ
ხარ? [ramdeni ts’lis khar?] [iaret p’irdap’ir]
I’m 33 years old: მე ვარ Then: შემდეგ [shemdeg]
ოცდაცამეტი წლის [me var Turn left: მოუხვიეთ მარცხნივ
otsdatsamet’i ts’lis] [moukhviet martskhniv]
It was nice talking to you: Turn right: მოუხვიეთ მარჯვნივ
სასიამოვნოა თქვენთან [moukhviet marjvniv]
საუბარი! [sasiamovnoa tkventan I have a reservation: დაჯავშნული
saubari!] მაქვს [dajavshnuli maqvs]
What do you mean?: რას How much is this?: რა ღირს? [ra
გულისხმობ? [ras guliskhmob?] ghirs?]
I don’t understand: ვერ გავიგე! Waiter: ოფიციანტი [opitsiant’i]
[ver gavige!] What is this?: რა არის ეს? [ra aris
I don’t know: არ ვიცი! [ar vitsi!] es?]
Sorry: მაპატიეთ! [map’at’iet!] Are you okay?: კარგად ხარ?
What is that called in Georgian?: [k’argad khar?]
როგორ არის ეს ქართულად? I need a doctor: ექიმი მჭირდება
[rogor aris es qartulad?] [ekimi mch’irdeba]
What does that word mean in Help: დამეხმერეთ! [dame-
English?: რას ნიშნავს ეს სიტყვა khmeret!]
ინგლისურად? [ras nishnavs es Call the ambulance: სასწრაფო
sit’qva inglisurad?] გამოიძახეთ! [sasts’rapo
Where are you from?: საიდან gamoidzakhet!]
ხართ? [saidan khart?] Call the police: პოლიცია
I’m from the U.S: მე ვარ ამერიკის გამოიძახეთ! [p’olitsia
შეერთებული შტატებიდან [me gamoidzakhet!]
var amerikis sheertebuli shtate- I am sick: ცუდად ვარ [tsudad var]
bidan]
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Ilia State University, located in Its 4 schools (School of Arts and
Tbilisi, Georgia, is a flagship Sciences, School of Natural
public research and Sciences and Engineering, School
comprehensive higher education of Business, School of Law) offer
institution in Georgia, South distinctive training in their
Caucasus, focusing on scientific respective directions and along
advancement and transferring with 30 large and small scale
top notch knowledge to facilitate research institutes, centers and
societal development. stations create in-depth research
Established in 2006 as a merger opportunities in social sciences,
of six different institutions, each humanities, business, law, life
having a long history and a sciences, earth sciences, and
diverse institutional profile, Ilia hard sciences.
State University justly occupies ISU has secured unique position
the top position among research in Georgia’s educational system
universities in South Caucasus for its contribution to science
(according to SCimago popularization, boosting
Institutions Rankings). entrepreneurial ecosystem of the
country and actively carrying out
social responsibility projects.

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 Founded: 2006
 300 Professors (full, associate and assistant), 301 Researchers, up to
 1000 lecturers
 4 schools
 15,978 Students
 72 study programs on Bachelor, Master's and PhD levels
 Around 30 Research Institutes and Centers
 90 ongoing research projects
 Over 30 million GEL Income from international donors

No. 1choice in number of study fields among Georgian freshmen since
 2015 No. 1 Research University in South Caucasus (SCimago
Institutions Rankings)

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ARGUS is an electronic program for selecting the courses and following/
managing your ECTS credits at the university.

It helps students to:

• Enroll for the courses of their choice including mandatory, mandatory-

selective, selective, as well as free credit courses.
• This program makes it possible to obtain information on course materi-
als throughout the semester.
• This program makes it possible to see the midterm exam results during
the semester and check the final exam grade at the end of the semester.

Every student gets our internal email (namesurname@iliauni.edu.ge)

address as well, thorough this Email you may contact students and aca-
demic personal.

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ILIAUNI Library provides easy-to-use and accessible information resources
by offering diverse services to students and staff. Up to 4 million printed
items, electronic catalogues and electronic library, access to video lectures
and a number of academic and scientific databases are at your disposal in
all 10 reading halls across the university campus.

Library is divided into a number of sections or departments, depending on

the subject field.

Services provided by the library are:

 Reading halls  Free access to wireless internet
 Multimedia library  Ask a Librarian at
 Literature room librarian@iliauni.edu.ge
 Room for group work  Copying of materials
 Interlibrary loan  Printing of materials at
 PC lab print.library@iliauni.edu.ge

Ilia State University subscribes to various international electronic journals.

Students can use these electronic resources from any internet access point
on the University premises. The electronic libraries can also be accessed
from outside the university by those who have the university e-mail account.

 Oxford Reference  Oxford Journals

 APS Journals  JSTOR
 Web of Knowledge  Britannica
 EBSCO  Project MUSE
 Cambridge Journals  Emerald

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OFFICE OF FOREIGN RELATIONS

The Office of Foreign Relations is the centralized contact point for all
international – full degree and exchange – students. The office administers
student recruitment, enrollment and integration process for degree
seeking students and applications for incoming exchange students of
partner universities.

QUICK FACTS:

 More than 500 partners around

globe
 President of Black Sea University Contact Information:
Network in 2016-2018
 1st Georgian degree awarding  Cholokashvili St. 3/5, Room E208
institution within the EMJMD ☏ (995 322) 220009 - 367 (ext)
program CEERES ✉ foreign-relations@iliauni.edu.ge
 60 partners within Erasmus + For Exchange Program enquiries:
ICM ✉ erasmusplus@iliauni.edu.ge
 Over 200 student & staff For Academic Program enquiries:
exchanges every year ✉ international@iliauni.edu.ge

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DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

Departemnt of Student Affairs is To receive information about

committed to create and maintain a available job vacancies you can
student-centered environment. The register with the following e-
department has been active at ISU mail: uni-jobs@iliauni.edu.ge.
since 2010. The goal of the Note your name, semester,
department is to deepen the faculty, and Ilia State University
relationship between students, e-mail.
instructors, administrative and Be on the lookout for e-mails
academic staff. from
The staff of the department helps student.service@iliauni.edu.ge
students to acquire information for more information about
about job openings, internships, local foreign exchange programs and
and foreign grants and scholarships, scholarships, as well as cultural
based on their interests and activities around Tbilisi.
specialization.
You can also check out our
official Facebook page: Iliauni
Contact Information: Student Service Department

 Cholokashvili St. 3/5, Room F106

☏ ( 995322) 220009 - 270 (ext)
✉ student.affairs@iliauni.edu.ge

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UNIVERSITY LIFE
Ilia State University offers a friendly, welcoming community where students
can engage themselves in a variety of academic, social and cultural activities.

STUDENT CLUBS

Student Club is the union of

students which enables a
student to discover himself at
the University. At ISU, every
student has the opportunity to
register their own club based
on his/her interest with the
support of the Department of
Student Affairs or a student
can join any of the 25 student
clubs. Student clubs work in SPORTS
different directions and
The Department of Student Affairs aims
generally aim to enhance civil
to support a healthy lifestyle. To
engagement and leadership
achieve this goal, the department
skills, to plan and implement
organizes different types of activities,
different types of activities and
such as: local competition in football,
involve students in University
basketball, rugby, volleyball, chess,
life
table tennis, etc. Each student at ISU
has the opportunity to participate in one
of these competitions if they register in
advance. Sport teams on behalf of the
Department of Students Affairs
participate in different competitions
between universities. Usually,
participants are selected at the
beginning of each academic semester.

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Iliauni Theater is the first and the only profession-
al theater in Georgian educational setting operat-
ing since 2010. The mission of the Iliauni Theater
is to support professional growth and training of
Ilia State University students of Theater Educa-
tion Center, but it also frequently hosts other
youth and professional theater projects.

For the scheduled performances and detailed in-

formation, please visit the following
web-page: http://www.iliaunitheatre.ge/en/
Address: Ilia State University,
Building A (Yard),
32a, Chavchavadze Ave.
For tickets, please, refer to the
Theater Box Office or bookstore Ligamus.

Unifood is a catering facility located on both campuses of of Ilia State Uni-

versity. Unifood offers ISU students delicious food from European and
Geor-gian cuisine for a rather moderate price. Here you can enjoy free wifi
and hang out with your peers while also grabbing a bite.

Unifood cafeterias are located:

 Building A (32, Chavchavadze ave)

 Building E (3/5 Cholokashvili ave) of the University.

ფუდ
ნი ი
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Innovations are an inseparable part of the world. ISU as the flagship higher
education institution in Georgia is striving towards meeting the challenges
of 21st century and finding its niche as an entrepreneurial and innovative
university of the country.

Recently ISU has launched STARTUP LINE, a space, which aims to contrib-
ute to the popularization of innovations and formation of successful startup
companies. STARTUP LINE, which is one of its kinds in the region of South
Caucasus, strives to become the driving platform of innovation development
in Georgia. It integrates pre-acceleration of startups, training center, Fab-
Lab, Virtualization Lab (VR Lab) and Technology Commercialization Office
(TCO). STARTUP LINE is a unique place for students to attend world-class
workshops and meet professionals of different areas, develop their innova-
tive and entrepreneurial skills and initiate commercialized ideas.

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Iliauni FabLab is a small-scale workshop venue offering digital and general
computer fabrication equipped with 3D printers, 3D scanners, laser cutters,
and other computer controlled tools. FabLab was established with the sup-
port from Georgian Technology and Innovation Agency and offers ISU and
partner university students, general public, and industry partners to fabri-
cate digitally technology-enabled products and create smart devices that
will be used in teaching and education purposes integrated into curriculum
and extra-curricular activities, innovation and entrepreneurship, sales and
marketing while distributing products in the relevant market and to the in-
dustry partners.

More info: www.fablab.iliauni.edu.ge

FABLAB
ILIAUNI

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Ilia State University book house “Ligamus” offers an extensive selection of
books by Georgian and foreign publishers. At “Ligamus” readers of various
literary taste and age can find a book of their choice. On weekdays, “Liga-
mus” hosts open literary events and book presentations.
“Ligamus” offers:
• Diverse range of book selection
• Literature Café
• Kids’ Corner
• Friendly and competent service
• Free wireless internet connection
It is located in Building A of the University.

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 Iliauni Science Cafe

Iliauni’s Science Café offers interesting live sessions with professional sci-
entists that will provide the attendees with fascinating information. The ses-
sions will take the form of a discussion rather than a lecture. In order to join
the events of the Science Café one need not be a scientist or be fluent in
scientific subjects. All curious people are welcome at the Café.

The aim of the Science Café is to connect famous scientists with people who
love science and are interested in the latest scientific developments.

Sessions can take different forms at the Science Café.

 Presentations of Iliauni Professors, researchers, and doctoral students -

Science Made at Iliauni
 Presentation of worldwide scientific news - Journal Club
 Progress Report on the ongoing work of young researchers
 Presentations of student research
 Meetings with invited lecturers
 Open theme evenings

More info: http://iliauni.edu.ge/en/iliauni/proeqtebi/

mecnierebis-popularizaciis-proeqtebi/samecniero-kafe

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Iliauni Science Picnic is one of the largest and most successful annual
outdoor events organized by Ilia State University since 2012. The event
aims to present science to people in a fun way, and by doing so, make
it attractive for attendants of different age groups and
professional backgrounds.

It has been the first and only ISU is the member of the
large-scale event in Georgia European Science Events
contributing to the promotion Association (EUSEA) and regularly
of science in all age groups. invites international partners to
Various onstage shows, attend the Science Picnic as
engaging experiments as well participants or visitors. The event
as contests related to biology, hosts participants from not only
physics, astronomy, chemistry, Georgia, but countries such as
architecture, robotics and many Poland, Estonia, Israel, Germany,
other disciplines. Ukraine, etc.

In 2017, the number of attendants exceeded 25,000.

More info: www.sciencepicnic.ge

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Tbilisi – the capital of Georgia

Tbilisi is not only the capital of Georgia, but it has always been considered
the great metropolis of the Caucasus. It is a city of ancient history, found-
ed in the Vth century, a fascinating mix of European and Asian cultures, a
multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-religious city. Every corner of this welcom-
ing place is full of stories and adventures. Tbilisi is home to major cultural
events held in Georgia, starting from international exhibitions, concerts and
festivals, extending to small-scale, extraordinary cultural celebrations found
on tiny stages and squares throughout the city.

Download Tbilisi Loves You app from your AppStore or PlayStore – the most
extensive mobile source for Tbilisi city.

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Georgian National currency is Georgian Lari (GEL).

Average exchange rate is: Euro 1 = 3.00 GEL; USD 1 = 2.50 GEL. You
can ex-change it in the Airport or in the city at the bank branches or
various cur-rency exchange places throughout Tbilisi.

GEL 1 is equivalent to 100 tetri, and notes come in denominations of GEL

100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. ATMs are common as is the use of credit cards.
Travelers’ checks are also accepted. Import and export of foreign and local
currency is not restricted although amounts exceeding GEL 30,000 and its
equivalent must be declared.

For further details please visit the following web-page: www.currency.ge

Tbilisi airport is located 17 kilometers (11 miles) southeast of the city. From
the airport you can either take a taxi or public transport.

Municipality Bus # 37 serves the route Airport - Tbilisi City. It departs from
the bus station in front of the Arrival hall to the city centre. One way ticket
costs 0.50 GEL.

Taxi service at Tbilisi International

Airport is available right outside
the terminal and provides 24 hour
service to passengers. The jour-
ney time to the city centre takes
about 20-30 minutes. Taxi fee is
around 25 GEL (approx. 10 Euros)
from the airport to the city center.
Please make sure that you have
enough amount of Lari with you as
you have to pay in cash.

For more information please visit the following web-page:

http://www.tbilisiairport.com/en-EN/Pages/Main.aspx

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 “METROMANI” CARD
“Metromoney” card is a general way
to pay in municipal transport (metro,
bus, minibus) and Rike-Narikala cable
car.

Owners of “Metromoney” cards auto-

matically get discounts in municipal
transport (metro, bus); they can also
pay a fare in minibuses in Tbilisi using these cards.

Where is it possible to purchase “Metromoney”, top up and check the bal-

ance?

Purchasing “Metromoney” card is possible at any payment office of metro

stations and Rike-Narikala cable car station. It costs 2 GEL. No document is
required to purchase the card. You can top up the card in any metro station
and both stations of Rike-Narikala cable car; express payment machines of
“Bank of Georgia” and service-centers;
Checking the balance on the card is possible in metro stations by swiping
your card on automatic control unit, on bus ticket and in payment offices of
stations (both metro and cable car).

If you pay by card in buses or metro you can travel for free within the next
1.5 hours.

“METRO
One of the most popular city
transports is Metro which
costs 0.50 GEL. The under-
ground rail system operates
two lines, the Akhmeteli-Var-
ketili Line and the Saburtalo
Line. Trains run from 6:00 am
to midnight.

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MINIBUS
The most dominant form of transportation
is the minibus (also called as “marshutka”).
Throughout the city a fixed price is 0.80
GEL. For longer trips outside the city, high-
er fares are in place. There are predefined
stops for the minibus lines, but in some
places they can be hailed in the streets like
taxis and each passenger can exit whenev-
er he likes. Minibuses run from 8 am till 10-11 pm

BUS
Buses usually have fixed routes and schedules. Schedule can be found on
the following web-page: http://ttc.com.ge/?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=1.
You can also plan your journey which is very flexible and convenient. Busses
run from 8 am till 11 pm and only cost 50 Tetri (0.50 GEL).

Every student in Georgia owns student card which is the easiest way to pay
in public transports and Rike-Narikala cable car in Tbilisi. Along with all the
advantages, the student card is a VISA Electron type plastic card which ena-
bles you to make any type of banking transaction. Only this card will enable
you to get a special discounted student tariff issued By Tbilisi City Hall.
Discounted prices will be: for Metro and Bus is 20 Tetri(0.20 GEL), for Rike-
Narikala cable car 50 Tetri(0.50 GEL).
While holding money on Student Card you will accrue an interest rate of 5%
if the amount is in GEL, 2% if the amount is in USD or 0.5% if the amount is
in EURO, but the saving amount must be above 100 GEL. Besides, we plan
various promotional activities where you will receive considerable discounts
at merchants and service providing objects.

Terms:
- Cost of the card – only 3 GEL

All students of Tbilisi’s colleges/universities accredited by the National Cent-

er for Educational Quality Enhancement (NEA) in Georgia are eligible to use
the Student Card.

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WEATHER
The climate in Tbilisi can be classified as moderately humid,
subtropical. The average annual temperature in Tbilisi is 12.7
°C (54.9 °F). January is the coldest month with an average tem-
perature of 0.9 °C (33.6 °F). July is the hottest month with an
average temperature of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F). For more informa-
tion about weather in Georgia, please visit the following web-
page: http://amindi.ge/

In case you, your family or your friends like hand-written letters or a post-
cards with the picture of beautiful landscapes or sights of Georgia, you
might search blue postal boxes in the streets and send Georgian spirit with
you letters back to your home country.

Before returning to home it might be a good idea to send some of your stuff
by post to avoid excess luggage charges in the airport.

Georgian Post Office

Address: Chavchavadze ave. 21, 0179, Tbilisi

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FOOD
There are lots of restaurants and cafés in Tbilisi. You can see the list of restaurants
and cafés on the following web-page: http://www.info-tbilisi.com/guide/
You can also use various kinds of fast foods restaurants. The most known fast food
places are:

Machakhela (Leselidze Street 26, Kostava Street 77)

Machakhela is traditional Georgian pastry chain. It is considered to be the widest res-
taurant chain in Georgia. Machakhela is famous for its tasty Acharuli khachapuri and
many other pastries made of cheese or vegetables.

Besides high-quality ingredients and experienced cooks, one of the most important
reasons why our khachapuris are so tasty, is that we bake them in a wood-fired oven.
This gives them incomparable color and taste.

Lagidze Water (Sameba Cathedral, Main Entrance) http://www.info-tbilisi.com/lagidzewater/

Lagidze Waters, invented by Mitrophan
Lagidze in 1887, have since then been an inte-
gral part of Georgian history.
You have a chance to try all authentic fla-
vours – Cream, Chocolate, Tarragon, Grape
and Lemon – separately or by mixing any of them together. All flavours are made of
natural syrups with the same secret recipe and technology as invented by Mitrophan
Lagidze. He used only natural components – fresh fruits and herbs from different re-
gions of Georgia, where the tastiest ingredients were hand-picked and selected.
Lagidze water was served traditionally with Khachapuri, Georgian cheese bread.
Don’t forget to try it!

You can find and enjoy international food chains close

to the university campuses as well:
Wendy’s - Ilia Chavchavadze Ave 37a
McDonald’s - Dzmebi Kakabadzeebi str.1
(Rustaveli Square)
Dunkin’ Donuts - Ilia Chavchavadze Ave 37a -
Subway - Chavchavadze ave. N19
KFC - Ilia Chavchavadze Ave 26
Domino Pizza - Ilia Chavchavadze Ave 11
There are also a number of supermarkets and few hypermarkets in Tbilisi where you
can buy ready-made food or ingredients to make your own food. Here are some of
them:
Carrefour - 3 V. Vekua St., Shopping Centre “GTC”
Goodwill – Ilia Chavchavadze Ave 34

APPROXIMATE COSTS of Restaurants, Markets, Utilities, Sports and Leisure,

Clothing, Rent and so on, please visit the following link: http://goo.gl/ki4J8U

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ACCOMMODATION
Before you arrive in Tbilisi, you can find a suitable flat with the help of Ilia
State University Foreign Relations Office. Also, you can see the list of avail-
able flats if you visit the following web-page: http://allproperty.ge/?lang=2

ELECTRICITY
Electrical supply is distributed at 220 V, as opposed to 110-120 V in the US/
Canada. European type plugs are used, so bring an appropriate adapter and
voltage converter for your gadgets.

COMMUNICATION
Communication is reliable throughout Georgia, with companies offering
good phone lines and cell coverage. The country code for Georgia is +995,
followed by a two- or three-digit area code (32 for Tbilisi) and a six- to seven-
digit phone number. Internet access is available from providers like Cauca-
sus Online, Silknet and United Georgian Telecom.

CELL PHONES
You can purchase SIM cards in one of the following mobile providers
in Georgia:

Magti - Chavchavadze ave. 21

Geocell - Chavchavadze ave. 34
Beeline - Chavchavadze ave. 56

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All international students must have valid health insurance
during their stay at Ilia State University. Insurance package
should be provided by any Georgian insurance company.
Upon your arrival Office of Foreign Relations will provide few
offers to you and you can chose suitable package.

Students can contact insurance companies individually as well.

Here are few examples:

Unison - Davit Gamrekeli St. 19

Ardi - Vazha Pshavela Ave. 3
Imedi L - Kazbegi ave. 44
GPI Holding - Vienna Insurance Group - Kostava str. 67
IRAO - Chavchavadze ave. 37d
IC Group - Mosashvili Str. 24
PSP insurance - Aghmashenebli str. 148/3

In 2012, Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs, Legal Entity of

Public Law – “112” was created for establishing emergency
service effective system.112 ensures operative response on
the Emergency situations.

112 is the Emergency and Operative Response Center that receives emer-
gency calls from all over Georgia via unified emergency number - 1-1-2 dur-
ing 24-hours and 7 days per week.

The 112 Operator, regarding the call type, receives, processes and analyses
incoming calls and transfers them to the relevant services. These services
are:

 Police
 Fire/Rescue Service
 Ambulance

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First aid will be provided for you in any public clinic of Georgia.
You might have some language problems while visiting hospital, so bring
someone who can translate for you or we suggest you to visit one of follow-ing
private clinics if needed, not to have any language barriers.

Aversi Clinic
Address: Vazha-Pshavela Av. 27B Tel. (+995) 32 296 72 27

Medi Club
Address: Tashkenti 22A Tel. (+995) 32 225 19 91

David Tatishvili Medical Center

Address: Tengiz Abuladze St 20, Tel. (+995) 32 291 31 19

Please keep in mind, that after Georgian insurance company provides health
insurance for you, you will be informed about contracted clinics, where you
will receive care with special conditions

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Your status as a student gives you a lot:

 Travel discounts
 Discounts on tickets for public transport
 Discounts on tickets for cinemas, theatres, Opera and Museums.

HERE ARE SOME ENTERTAINMENT VENUES

YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED WITH:

CINEMAS
Rustaveli - Rustaveli ave. 5
Amirani - Kostava str. 36
Cavea - 16th km Davit Agmashenebeli Alley, Tbilisi Mall, 3rd floor
2 Aleksandre Tvalchrelidze Str, Shopping Mall East Point
2/4 Rustaveli Ave. Tbilisi 0105, Georgia / Shopping Mall Galleria

THEATRES
Rustaveli Theater - Rustaveli ave. 117
Kote Marjanishvili Theater - Marjanishvili str. 8
Iliauni Theater - Chavchavadze ave. 32a
Tavisuphali Theater - Rustaveli ave. 2
Rezo Gabriadze Theater - Shavteli str. 13

OPERA
Opera House - Rustaveli ave. 25
MUSEUMS
Georgian National Museum&Soviet
Occupation Museum - Rustaveli ave. 3
Ethnographic Museum - Kus Tba road 1
National Gallery - Rustaveli ave. 11
Art Museum - Lado Gudiashvili str. 1
For more please visit: www.museum.ge

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You will find lots of clubs, pubs and bars in Tbilisi - night life doesn’t stop in
the city. It is quite easy to find a place that suits your mood perfectly, wheth-
er you want to dance, drink beer, watch some football on big screen, have
cozy night somewhere on terrace enjoying your cocktail, visit underground
places or just have lots of fun with your friends.

You might like some of those places:

Fabrika Tbilisi - Egnate Ninoshvili St. 8

Dublin Beer Bar - G. Akhvlediani St. 8
Wheels-Irish Pub Beer Bar - G. Akhvlediani St. 16
Canudos Ethnic Bar - Leo Kiacheli St. 7a-8
Zoestan - 5 Vakhtang Beridze St
Moulin Électrique - Leselidze St, 28
Warszawa - Alexandr Pushkini St.19
Bassiani & Space Hall Night Club – A. Tsereteli Ave. 2
Art Café Home - Betlemi 13
DIDI GALLERY Night Club - M. Kostava St. 36
Mtkvarze Night Club - R. Agladze St. 1
Safe Night Club - Rkinis Range 6
Vitamin Night club and cafe - Shardeni St. 4

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TBILISI MALL
Tbilisi Mall is the first and largest such unique development in the Southern
Caucasus to meet globally recognized standards. It is the most modern cen-
tre to combine leisure, retail and entertainment in the Region.
Address: 16th km Davit Agmashenebeli Alley
http://tbilisimall.com/en

EAST POINT
After driving 12 minutes from the city center and entering East Point shop-
ping mall, the whole new world opens up in front of you. The open concept
shopping and entertainment center, where you and your whole family can
dive into the depths of fashion industry and the heart of amusement world.
We offer innovative architecture, a good brand mix, unique offers and cus-
tomer-oriented service. Shop, Dine and Have Fun – all in one at East Point.
Address: 2 Aleksandre Tvalchrelidze Str.
http://eastpoint.ge
GALLERIA TBILISI
GA
Galleria Tbilisi is multifunctional shopping center, which revived center of
the city and filled it with a new energy. It is destination for everyday
needs, where it is possible to stop by for any petty detail – to shop,
entertain, dine, get various services.
Address: 2/4 Rustaveli Ave.
www.galleria.ge/en
MERANI MALL
Shopping mall in the city centre
Address: 42 Rustaveli Avenue
https://www.facebook.com/Rustaveli42

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Tbilisi has a number of important The old city enjoys particular
landmarks and sightseeing popularity among the visitors of
locations. The city also has Tbilisi. Out of the city's historic
important cultural landmarks such landmarks, the most notable
as the Georgian National Museum, locations are the Narikala fortress
Tbilisi State Conservatoire, Tbilisi (4th–17th century), Anchiskhati
Opera and Ballet Theatre, Shota Church (6th century, built up in the
Rustaveli State Academic Theatre, 16th century), Sioni Cathedral (8th
Marjanishvili State Academic century, later rebuilt), Church of
Theatre, the Sameba Cathedral, Metekhi (13th century), etc.
the Vorontsov's Palace (also
known as the Children's Palace
INFO-TBILISI TRAVEL is a vacation
today), a number of state
and travel company. Please visit
museums, Mtatsminda/Mama
the web-page for further details:
Davit Church (Holy Mountain), the
www.info-tbilisi.com/travel
National Public Library of the
Parliament of Georgia, the
National Bank of Georgia and
other important institutions.

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➢ Art Gene Festival
Is one of the most and highly attended events in Georgia with wide audience
of all generation and ethnicity, which is held annually during summer (July).
Festival Art Gene’s main goal is to promote and popularize Georgia’s tradi-
tional folklore, research and gather known and unknown materials of this
field and introduce it to the general public.
The general format of the Festival is free style and contains both well planned
and also leaves room for spontaneous improvised acts.
More info: www.artgeni.ge

➢ Tbilisi Open Air Festival:

Is held annually in Tbilisi for youngsters who love spending time with friends,
have fun and listen to music. Also during festival On the territory of Tbilisi
Open Air is located Camping Zone, which is organized by company “Camp
Island”. It welcomes 1200 visitors of the festival.
For detailed information visit official website:
http://www.tbilisiopenair.ge/en/rules

➢ Black sea Jazz festival

Is Offering music since 1998, Eastern Promotions has promoted in the Cauca-
sus region notable and highly acclaimed musicians. The company is owned
by four enthusiasts and music fans who are dedicated to promoting world
class music in the region, as well as promoting the best Georgian music and
artists abroad. From private corporate events to festivals and large-scale
concert, we provide exceptional production skills and services.
Festival is held annually during the summer in Batumi.
More info: http://tbilisijazz.com/

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SOME TIPS YOU MIGHT BARE IN MIND
€ Georgians do not call their country Georgia, it is called Saqartvelo
(საქართველო) in Georgian.
€ While in the bus, you can enter and leave through any door, not neces-
sarily enter from front or get off from back.

Georgians are well known for their hospitality. A guest is a gift from God,
goes the saying in Georgia. So foreign visitors are plied with food and drink -
an enjoyable experience, if not always good for the waistline. But “a toast!”
is the phrase dreaded by any visitor with a busy work day ahead. Out comes
a bottle of Chacha, the lethal Georgian schnapps, or a large plastic bottle
of homemade wine. Both must be downed in large shots. Excuses that you
have to drive back six hours along twisting mountain roads won’t be ac-
cepted. Instead, you’ll be offered a bed for the night, and be propelled into
a full-scale traditional feast. All those would be offered for free so do not try
to pay this up, it might be considered rude. – Source: www.bbc.com.

Check out 10 things you might not know about Georgia

 Georgians usually drink a lot, maybe better not to compete.

 Georgians drive crazy; keep this in mind for your safety :)
 While crossing the street, look both of the sides, even though it is green
light for pedestrians.
 People are very helpful. Even asking some place to random person in
the street, not only they’ll tell you where it is, possibly they follow there
to show you.
 Most food stores and shopping malls are working till 22:00 every day
with no brake. You find many 24 our markets and pharmacies through-
out the city.
 If you want taxi it is best to call a taxi company, giving your location
and direction is enough and they will arrive in a few minutes, this way
is cheaper too.
 Tipping is usual in Georgia but not obligatory.
 Georgia is a “close distance country”. So do not be surprised if after a
few meetings someone will give you kiss and hug.
 We would like to welcome you in Georgia.

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 CHECKLIST
Pre-Arrival

Apply for a passport if you do not have one

Apply for visa and prepare the required documents for your
visa interview
Book your flight to arrive in time for orientation

Research housing options

Investigate the cost of living and make a budget

Put together an important documents file

Organize your belongings and start packing

Post-Arrival

Buy some local currency and obtain transport card

Visit the Office of Foreign Relations

Open a bank account

Obtain residence permit from Public Service Hall

Explore public transport options in your area

Find your local supermarket, medical clinic, shopping
centers, etc.
Attend international students orientation days

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Building E Building H
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 Dining-room ”Unifood” (I Floor) Faculty of Natural Sciences
 Office of Foreign Relations (II Floor) and Engineering
 Administration of School of Business  Learning space of Faculty
and learning space (II, III, IV Floors) of Natural Sciences and
 Ilia Reading Hall (II Floor) Computer Engineering
 Center (III Floor)
Building S
Building F
 FABLAB
 Rectorate (II Floor)  Various research institutes
 The Head of Administration Office (II
Floor)
Building G
 University Administration Offices
and Services  Conference Room G106
 Department of Student Affairs  Learning space of the
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Building A Building C
 Book House "Ligamus"(I – II Floors)  School of Arts and Sciences
 Administration of School of Arts learning space
and Sciences and Information  School of Law learning
Center (II Floor) space
 Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani Reading  EBG study area
hall (A 409)  Child Development Institute
 Computer Resource Centre (A 208)
 Dining-room ”Unifood” (I Floor)
 Iliauni Theatre (Inner courtyard) Building D
 Conference Room A 101 (I Floor)
 Center of Fine and Applied
Arts study (V-VI Floor)
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 School of Arts and Sciences learning space
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For Bachelor Students Start End
Fall Term
Lectures period 25.09.2018 21.01.2019
Christmas holidays 25.12.2018 07.01.2019
Examinations period 22.11.2019 18.02.2019
Spring Term
Lectures period 04.03.2019 15.06.2019
Examinations period 17.06.2019 13.07.2019

For Master and PhD Students Start End

Fall Term
Lectures period 01.10.2018 26.01.2019
Christmas holidays 25.12.2019 07.01.2019
Examinations period 28.01.2019 23.02.2019

Spring Term
Lectures period 11.03.2019 22.06.2019
Examinations period 17.06.2019 20.07.2019

Holidays:
1-2 January - New Year
7 January - Christmas
19 January - Epiphany
3 March - Mother’s Day
8 March – International Women’s day
9 April – Day of National Unity
1-2 May - Easter
9 May – Day of Victory over Fascism
12 May – St. Andrew
26 May – Day of Georgia’s Independence 28 August – St. Mary
14 August – Day of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral 23 November – St. George

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