Georgian citizens must pass the Unified National Exams. Admission for the program requires minimal competence levels in the following Unified National Exams:
● English Language – 70% + 1;
● Georgian Language determined by National Assessment and Examinations Center;
● Mathematics – 40% + 1 or Physics – 40%+1.
International applicants should follow the rules and terms defined by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia according to the order №224/N (December 29, 2011). The Applicant should prove English language qualification equivalent to CEFR level B2 or higher.

To prove the English qualification, the applicant must submit one of the following:

a) an official international language certificate (the main certificates and minimum scores accepted are given below*);
b) an English Proficiency Statement from the university, high school or college, confirming that English was the language of instruction;
c) a certificate issued by a local or international English language instruction provider (e.g. language school), confirming the acquisition of B2 level as a result of a language course the applicant attended.
d) Or apply and take University’s institutional paper-based or online language test aligned with CEFR level B2.
Note: The English language requirement may be waived if the applicant is a native of or graduated from an English medium high school/university in countries, the official language of which is English.

* The following are the minimum English test scores for admission: TOEFL
● paper based PBT 513
● internet based iBT 65
● computer based CBT 183

IELTS
● Academic (Band 5.5)

Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
● Certificate of Advanced English CAE: 160/Level B2 (also grades A/B/C)
● First Certificate in English FCE: 160/Grade C (also grades A/B)                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ● Business English Certificate (Higher) BEC: 45/Level B2 (also grades A/B/C)
● Business English Certificate (Vantage) BEC: 60/Grade C (also grades A/B)
● Business Language Testing Service BULATS: 60 overall
● PTE (General level 3)
● PTE Academic (59-75 points)

TELC (The European Language Certificates)
● TELC English B2: Pass                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Michigan (Cambridge Michigan) 

     Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English ECPE: Low Pass

•  Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English ECCE: Pass
  MELAB: B2
  International Students shall undergo a paper or online-based entry test in Mathematics or Physics – Entry-Level Test 40% + 1 . The test will be administered by the University to a similar level as required by Georgian students.

The mission of the Program:
The mission of the Computer Science program is to prepare our students for careers in their chosen area of specialization. As such, the program aims to provide quality instruction, advisory services and student support to ensure students achieve their goals and gain the knowledge and experience required to succeed in the demanding field of Computer Science.

The Program Educational Objectives of the Computer Science program coincides with Ilia State University’s mission to generate, disseminate and apply knowledge to advance science and benefit society both, on national and global scales. Besides focusing on providing necessary professional skills to students, the program delivers several courses to equip graduates with broad insights that would prepare them to stay efficient and live in harmony, in society, in general. Some of these courses will enhance critical thinking of future graduates of the program, and some will provide basic education in the field of natural sciences. Emphasis on teamwork as well as organization and structure of the core courses will give graduates the capability to fill the growing demand of software engineers, Web and Mobile application developers, data engineers, data scientists, system and database developers and administrators.

Within the program, fundamental courses in the key fields of mathematics, probability theory and statistics will be well integrated with the courses in software engineering, systems administration and data science. The program structure ensures the incremental acquisition of adequate practical and theoretical knowledge in the fields of Computer Science. Program graduates will be competitive professionals in Georgia and abroad in areas of software engineering, systems administration and data science.

In addition, the program is oriented towards the development of transferable skills such as effective oral and written communication in at least one non-native language, hence it will lead to the development of multicultural awareness. We expect that our graduates will use these skills to advance their careers in whichever area of their interest, in industry, or governmental sector or continue their studies in academia.

Program Educational Objectives:

The Program has the following Educational Objectives (PEOs):
● PEO 1: Graduates have sufficient knowledge and skills in the field of computer science to perform on a high
professional level to contribute to the advancement of both their professional community and a broader society;
● PEO 2: Graduates are able to work autonomously and function efficiently in a team environment both as leaders and team members.

● Interactive lectures and seminars;
● Active learning methods;
● Analysis and synthesis method;
● Problem-based learning;
● Individual and group work;
● Laboratory and practical work;
● Brainstorming and reflection;
● Projects.
Note: Specific teaching methods are identified for each individual program component and are listed in relevant syllabi.

The program learning outcomes aim at equipping students with:
1. Analyse a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.  

All students admitted to the bachelor program are required to accumulate 240 ECTS to be awarded their Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.
8 Semesters, 242 ECTS (1 ECTS: 25 hours)
● Free-elective Component: General Module – 62 ECTS (including 14 ECTS electives);
● Major – 180 ECTS (including 42 ECTS electives).

The bachelor program in Computer Science combines a solid core of Computer Science courses with the ability to gain additional depth through providing elective courses in fundamental areas of Computer Science and general education. All the combinations of mandatory and elective courses provide sufficient knowledge and expertise to the students
necessary for computing practice, for applying the secure computing principles and for perception of local and global impacts of computing solutions on individuals, organizations and society in general. In addition, the curriculum provides breadth through various choices for basic science and general education, including business administration courses.

The bachelor program in Computer Science culminates with a Senior Design Project (12 ETCS), during which students are tasked to solve actual computing problems using the knowledge and skills they have learned throughout their studies. The Senior Design Project teams will generally consist of 3 to 6 students under the supervision of a faculty mentor/supervisor. The purpose of the project is to improve the students’ practical and technical skills, communication skills by integrating writing, presentation and teamwork opportunities and moreover, it serves to the transformation of students into proficient and equipped prospective employees.

Teaching and learning resources:

● Classes;
● Computer Classes;
● Computing Centre;
● Electrical and Electronic Engineering teaching laboratories;
● Ilia State University Library;
● Electronic platform of the University – Argus;
● Moodle, Turnitin;
● Teaching and Learning Staff Development Center.

Partner organizations, supporting the development and implementation of the program:

● University of California San Diego;
● San Diego State University;
● Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Steinbuch Center of Computing;
● MaxinAI LTD;
● OptioAI LTD;
● Liberty Bank JSC;
● Bank of Georgia;
● TulaCo;
● Feedc;
● Deutsche Post DHL Group;
● Orient Logic;
● Edison LTD;
● Innotec LTD;
● Kartli Generation LTD.