{"id":45059,"date":"2024-05-24T16:18:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T12:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibsu.edu.ge\/?page_id=45059"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:01:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:01:38","slug":"international-relations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ibsu.edu.ge\/en\/schools\/eduhum\/masters\/international-relations\/","title":{"rendered":"International Relations (English-taught)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;full-width&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"templatera_shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"vc_shortcodes-custom-css\">.vc_custom_1730207050299{background-image: url(https:\/\/ibsu.edu.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_7543111.webp?id=46651) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}<\/style><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid page-title vc_custom_1730207050299 vc_row-has-fill 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Because of the small classes and qualified professors both from Georgia and beyond, the program provides a unique opportunity for academic growth for its students through fully immersing them in academic discourse, dynamic discussions, constructive debates, etc. The program has a strong research component as well as a particular focus on Georgia, its foreign policy and immediate neighborhood. Finally, apart from the core courses that teach students the essence of International Relations , students can enjoy a wide range of elective courses in order to specialize in their particular field of interest.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Career Opportunities<\/h4>\n<p>MA students of International Relations\u00a0 will be able to work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, state structures responsible for foreign policy and national security issues, namely, foreign relations departments of various Ministries, international organizations, NGOs working on international relations and national security issues, research centers, etc. Besides, MA graduate can continue studies in Ph.D. program to increase his\/her competence and qualification.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Admission<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Requirements for Georgian MA applicants:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent academic degree;<\/li>\n<li>Successful completion of the unified master\u2019s examination;<\/li>\n<li>Examination (interview) in the language of the program instruction;<\/li>\n<li>B2 level intra-university test in a foreign language if it is not supported by a BA diploma\/certificate;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Please note!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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;<\/li>\n<li>In case of equal scores in the interview, under competition conditions, the master\u2019s candidate\u2019s GPA will be taken into consideration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required documents:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ibsu.edu.ge\/storage\/2025\/06\/IBSU_R03F35.G_Application_form.docx\">Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 photos (3X4) (printed and in electronic form)<\/li>\n<li>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)<\/li>\n<li>Applicants with higher education overseas should present notarized translations of the diploma and appendix, as well as documentation confirming their international education<\/li>\n<li>Copy of identification card\/passport (for citizens of foreign countries \u2013 notarized translation)<\/li>\n<li>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 \u2013 diploma and appendix (if any)<\/li>\n<li>A military registration document issued in accordance with law<\/li>\n<li>A Common Master\u2019s Degree Exam Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Non-resident candidates for master\u2019s program must register at this link \u2013\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/x8oWgozzUNP1tdjc9\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/x8oWgozzUNP1tdjc9<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>to attend the desired program and also email the necessary documentation to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:admissions@ibsu.edu.ge\"><strong>admissions@ibsu.edu.ge<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission requirements for international students: <a href=\"https:\/\/ibsu.edu.ge\/en\/iro\/home\/\">https:\/\/ibsu.edu.ge\/en\/iro\/home\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Language of Instruction:\u00a0<\/strong>English<br \/>\n<strong>Programme Duration:\u00a0<\/strong>2 years (120 ECTS)<br \/>\n<strong>Awarded Qualification:\u00a0<\/strong>Master of International Relations<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Tuition Fees<\/h4>\n<p><strong>For entrants who are enrolled via Unified Masters Exams:\u00a0<\/strong>3700 GEL<br \/>\n<strong>For entrants who are not enrolled via Unified Masters Exams:\u00a0<\/strong>4900 USD, Scholarship Up to 1000 USD.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Contact Information<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Co-head of the program:<\/strong> Dr. Baia Ivaneishvili<br \/>\n<strong>E-mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:bivaneishvili@ibsu.edu.ge\">bivaneishvili@ibsu.edu.ge<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Tel:<\/strong> +995 32 2 800 064 (172)<br \/>\n<strong>Room:<\/strong> A304<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/ibsu.edu.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/International-Relations-MA-ENG.pdf\">Program<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"International Relations (English-taught) Home \/International Relations (English-taught) About School Programs Bachelors Masters Doctorate News Academic Staff Students Journal International Relations (English-taught) Program Description MA in International Relations\u00a0 is an English language program offering a vibrant atmosphere for learning to a limited number of students. 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