Computer Science (English-taught)

Purpose of the Program

The purpose of the English-language Computer Science Master program is to raise highly qualified, locally and internationally competitive specialists who are compliant with industry-required standards. The program offers Master’s students well established research-based study program and provides thorough theoretical and practical knowledge through fundamental and innovative approaches, which are trending in nowadays computer science. Particularly, the offered Master’s Program focuses on giving students a deep understanding of courses from the following areas of computer science:

• Theoretical computer science
• Systems design and security
• Artificial intelligence

After successful completion of any above listed areas, Master’s students will obtain the knowledge and will be able to be competent in analysis, problem solving, and implementation. Program will master students and deepen the skills required for searching and preparing technical documentation. Also program will prepare Master students to pursue studies at the next level of academic education in computer science, computer engineering, information sciences, artificial intelligence, and information technology.

Carrier Opportunities

The Master of Science program in Computer Science will prepare internationally competitive specialists. The knowledge and skills acquired by the graduates will enable them to respond to modern technology related challenges. Graduates will be able to be employed both the private and public sectors, as a leading specialist, where they perform professional functions both independently and in teams. In particular, they will be able to work as a software developers, software engineers, data analysts, information technology specialists, network administrators, etc. Graduates can also continue their studies at the next level of academic education in the direction of computer science, computer engineering, information science, artificial intelligence and information technologies.

Student Exchange

According to the agreements with IBSU partner universities students have an opportunity to participate in various international exchange programs.

Admission to the Program

Requirements for Georgian MA applicants:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic degree;
• Successful completion of the unified master’s examination;
• Examination (interview) in the language of the program instruction;
• B2 level intra-university test in a foreign language if it is not supported by a BA diploma/certificate;

Please note!

• An applicant is exempt from the foreign language examination if he/she completed an English-taught program/an international certificate confirming the B2 level or language knowledge;
• In case of equal scores in the interview, under competition conditions, the master’s candidate’s GPA will be taken into consideration.

Required documents: 

• Application Form
• 2 photos (3X4) (printed and in electronic form)
• Notarized copies of the diploma and the appendix, or the certificate issued by the relevant higher education institution on awarding the degree and a consolidated mark sheet (the IBSU diploma does not need to be notarized)
• Applicants with higher education overseas should present notarized translations of the diploma and appendix, as well as documentation confirming their international education
• Copy of identification card/passport (for citizens of foreign countries – notarized translation)
• An international certificate confirming the level of proficiency in a foreign language/a document confirming the academic degree obtained as a result of the completion of a foreign language program – diploma and appendix (if any)
• A military registration document issued in accordance with law
• A Common Master’s Degree Exam Card

Non-resident candidates for master’s program must register at this link – https://forms.gle/x8oWgozzUNP1tdjc9 to attend the desired program and also email the necessary documentation to admissions@ibsu.edu.ge

Admission of International Students: https://ibsu.edu.ge/en/iro/home/

Tuition Fees

For entrants who are enrolled via Unified Masters Exams: 2900 GEL
For entrants who are not enrolled via Unified Masters Exams: 4900 USD

Awarded Qualification: Master of Computer Science
Language of the Program: English
Structure of the Program and Duration: 2 years, 120 ECTS

Contact Information

Program Coordinator: Affil. Prof. Vakhtang Rodonaia
E-mail: vrodonaia@ibsu.edu.ge
Tel: +995 322 800 064 (162)
Room: A310

Program