Erasmus+ Programmes for 2025 Spring Semester
GIPA’s International Relations and Development Department is announcing an internal call for selection of students for participation in Erasmus+ mobilities for the Spring 2025 Semester.
The call is open only for students with outstanding academic achievement (GPA no less than 3.0);
A list of universities, study programmes and English Taught Courses can be accessed via this link
The students are eligible to apply maximum up to 3 selected universities.
Note: Please, be advised that in order to be eligible to participate in the exchange, students must have completed at least two semesters of full-time study as BA student and one semester of full-time study as MA student.
Those below are not eligible for the participation in the competition for Erasmus+ Exchange Program:
- Students who have financial indebtedness towards the University;
- Students who have been assigned a disciplinary action and 1 (one) year has not passed since the disciplinary action or it has not been removed before expiration;
- Students who have already received an ERASMUS + grant during their studies at a similar level;
The students wishing to participate in the competition for the Erasmus+ program should submit the following documents:
- Copy of the Passport;
- Filled out Application Form (in accordance with the Annex 1);
- International Certificate confirming the knowledge of English language (IELTS – 6.0; TOEFL – 78) or any or other respectively recognized certificate of knowledge at the level of B2. Students who have passed the course corresponding to the B2 level of knowledge of English language within the educational program of the University and have acquired a positive evaluation are freed from the requirement of submitting the certificate.
- Transcript of Records (in English Language, with indication of GPA);
- Motivation Letter (in English Language, not exceeding 1 page);
While selecting the students in the competition for Erasmus+ program, the Call Committee will take into consideration:
- Academic marks of the student (including choosing the courses in English language if such exist);
- If the student has an unsatisfactory mark (F);
- Level of English language knowledge of the student;
- If before considering his/her candidature the student has participated in the exchange educational program, including ERASMUS+ exchange program during his/her study at the analogous level of education in the University;
- Motivation of the student which the Call Committee checks during the interview with the candidate;
- Future vision, focus and critical thinking of the student.
Recognition of credits: Credits taken at the host university will be recognized within the relevant educational program of the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs.
Note: Please note that students must consult with the relevant GIPA Program Coordinator and / or Program Head to select the preferred subjects at the host university.
Tuition fee:
In the frame of the partnership with the host university, GIPA students will not have to pay tuition fees in host universities during the spring semester of 2025. However, during the participation in the ERASMUS + exchange program, the student is not released from the obligation to pay the tuition fee provided for the relevant semester at GIPA.
Scholarship includes: Monthly stipend of 800-900 Euros + Round trip International Travel in accordance with fixed lump sum.
Selected scholarship holders must cover themselves the visa fees and monthly international insurance costs!
Eligible groups of students for the top-up “fewer opportunities”.
Within the Erasmus+ projects, subject to the availability of the approved budget, some universities can also support GIPA students with fewer opportunities. A student with fewer opportunities receives an extra 250 EUR per month and must provide documentation that one of the following applies to him/her:
- Has disabilities / Chronic illness with additional financial needs abroad
- Has a child/children and travels abroad with them
- Has a weaker socio-economic status
See Application Form (Annex 1)
The deadline for submission of application documents is 13 September, 2024, 19:00 hrs.
In case of additional questions, please, feel free to contact us through email: n.bakradze@gipa.ge or phone: 577 57 75 11
Incomplete and late applications will not be considered!
