BLACK SEA AND CAUCASUS: DIVERSITY, CONFLICTS, AND NETWORKS

ILIAUNI International Summer School in BLACK SEA AND CAUCASUS: DIVERSITY, CONFLICTS, AND NETWORKS is designed to gather students from around the world for a fantastic international seasonal experience centered in Tbilisi, the main campus of Ilia State University, along with trips to regions of Georgia.

During the program, you will have an opportunity to learn or improve a foreign language of your choice (Georgian, Ukrainian, or Russian); engage with ILIAUNI recognized faculty selected from different fields of studies. The faculty will also include invited and guest of honor speakers and practitioners (Harvard University – the Davis Center, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia). You will gain new knowledge and expand your network of fellow students and faculty, and broaden your understanding of the Black Sea and the Caucasus Region countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Turkey, and Ukraine.

Georgia is a country at the crossroads of the East and West, where Europe meets Asia. This is a place with unique and welcoming culture, ancient artistic and historic heritage, delightful cuisine and wine.

Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia and the great metropolis of Caucasus, with over 1 million population, is a truly fascinating, multi-cultural city where traditions meet modern lifestyle.

Georgia ranks 18th in the list of safest countries in the world according to Numbeo in 2023, whereas Tbilisi has been one of the safest cities in the world for the last 10 years, regularly ranked in top 50 globally in safety index charts.