Сall for applications within the framework of Bilateral Exchange Program for TSU students of the third, the fourth, the fifth and the sixth semester of Bachelor, the first, the second semester of Master and the first, the second, the third and the fourth* semester of PhD level studies!

!!! The implementation of physical mobility will depend on the epidemiological situation in Georgia and receiving countries

List of scholarship by countries and universities:

1. List of scholarships for Bachelor level studies:

Estonia:

University of Tartu  
Scholarship terms: monthly stipend (to cover food costs) and a place in the University dormitory.
Period/semester of mobility: Fall semester of the Academic Year 2021-22

Latvia:

University of Latvia  
Scholarship terms: monthly stipend (to cover food and accommodation costs).
Period/semester of mobility: Fall semester of the Academic Year 2021-22

Lithuania:

Vilnius University
Scholarship terms: monthly stipend (to cover food costs) and a place in the University dormitory.
Period/semester of mobility: Fall semester of the Academic Year 2021-22

Vytautas Magnus University  
Scholarship terms: monthly stipend (to cover food costs) and a place in the University dormitory.
Period/semester of mobility: Fall semester of the Academic Year 2021-22

Slovakia:

Comenius University in Bratislava
Scholarship terms: monthly stipend (to cover food costs) and a place in the University dormitory.
Period/semester of mobility: Fall semester of the Academic Year 2021-22

Czech Republic:

Charles University  
Academic fields: Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Scholarship terms: monthly stipend (to cover food costs) and a place in the University dormitory.
Period/semester of mobility: Fall semester of the Academic Year 2021-22

2. List of scholarships for Master level studies:

Poland:

University of Warsaw 
Scholarship terms: monthly stipend (to cover food and accommodation costs). The decision on exact amount of the scholarship will be made by the receiving university after the nomination of the exchange student.
Period/semester of mobility: Fall semester of the Academic Year 2021-22

3. List of scholarships for PhD level studies:

Czech Republic:

Charles University
Academic fields: Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Scholarship terms: monthly stipend (to cover accommodation costs) 
Period/semester of mobility: Fall semester of the Academic Year 2021-22

The applicants for the given call should meet one of the below listed prerequisites:

Own one of the following English language proficiency certificates (B2 level):

a) TOEFL, IELTS or CAMBRIDGE certificate. The certificate should be taken no earlier than 2 calendar years before the application deadline; 

OR

b) TSU institutional language test results (October 5th, 2020; or March 2nd, 2021 with a minimum score of 71 points)

OR

c) Certificate of study abroad at a university level for a minimum of 1 semester on a fully English instructed program (type of attendance – day attended).

Selection process:

1. Eligibility check (Tbilisi State University)
2. Interview with the selection committee (Tbilisi State University)
3. Nomination for mobility (Tbilisi State University)/scholarship award (host University)

Required documents:

1. A copy of a passport;
2. CV in Europass Format (in English);
3. Certificate of enrollment at TSU (in English);
4. A Transcript of Records of current academic level (in English; the document should indicate the GPA);
5. A certificate of English language competence (applicants with a minimum score of 71 points in TSU institutional language test, do not need to upload a document);
6. A scanned copy of the Bachelor’s diploma (only for Master level applicants);
7. A scanned copy of the Diploma Supplement (in English; the document should indicate the GPA); (for Master level applicants);
8. A copy of the Master’s Diploma, scanned version (for PhD level applicants);
9. A copy of the Diploma Supplement (in English; the document should indicate the GPA), (for PhD level applicants);  
10. Duly filled and signed learning agreement (check carefully the web page of the preferred European University, make note of courses relevant to your home faculty study level and program, consult with the home faculty Quality Assurance Service and then fill in the first page of the document; once filled, the document should be signed by a relevant representative of the home Faculty QA service and the applicant) appendix 1 
11. A letter of recommendation (in English; recommendation should be submitted electronically by filling in the questionnaire available in the mobility management portal (mobility.tsu.ge), by a recommender indicated in the application form by the applicant; the questionnaire is sent automatically to the e-mail address entered in the portal by the applicant).;
12. A motivation letter (in English) with the following technical specifications:  length - no more than 1 page; font - Times New Roman, font size - 12, line spacing - 1.0, fields – 2cm.
13. Letter of interest (the official letter is not required, confirmation letter by e-mail is enough, issued by the relevant academic secretariat and/or professor of the host university) (only for PhD level applicants). 

Interested eligible applicants should register on mobility.tsu.ge, upload the full application package (in PDF format) and submit it no later than 2 pm on March 19th, 2021!

*For the attention of the fifth and upper semester PhD level students wishing to apply for PhD scholarships: for the fifth and upper semester PhD level students, who are unable to complete their studies within 6 academic semesters (due to the difficulty of the research topic), are allowed to apply on the condition that they present a reference issued by the faculty on the above-mentioned matter (necessity to extend the 6-semester-long PhD period due to the academic needs).

Additional important information: 

A) Mobility management portal mobility.tsu.ge:
     

Please note that the mobility management portal mobility.tsu.ge:

• Does not allow submissions after the deadline (2 pm, March 19th, 2021.);
• Does not register an incomplete application package. 
• The application form is considered electronically submitted only after pressing the send button. 
• Upon successful submission of the application, the applicant will receive a relevant email notification.
• The list of universities may change, therefore, periodically scan through the given call at TSU webpage
• The date and time of the interview will be communicated individually to all applicants on the e-mail address indicated in the portal.;
• Applicants will be interviewed remotely!

B) Finances and restrictions related to Covid-19:

     Please note that:

• Physical mobility may be related to compliance with administrative rules and regulations regarding entry into the host country, such as PCR examination (once or repeatedly), stay in quarantine space, travel, health and accident insurance that incur certain financial costs. All such costs should be paid for by the selected student(s).
• Visa and travel insurance-related costs are not included in the scholarship and should be paid for by the selected student(s).
• Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in exceptional cases, mobility for the Fall semester 2021 may be cancelled or postponed until the Spring semester of 2021-22 academic year! In case the mobility is postponed, the semester-based limitations on eligibility should be observed.
• Booking a dormitory at the host institution may require an advanced instalment of the cost. The amount varies by country, city and type of accommodation.
• In accordance with Article 492, Paragraph 4 of the Law of Georgia on Higher Education, students retain active enrolment at their home universities while on a study abroad. Therefore, successful completion of the administrative registration at TSU in the beginning of each semester spent abroad is absolutely mandatory! Noncompliance with this rule will result in the suspension of mobility.

For additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team at exchange@tsu.ge