Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU),

in collaboration with Harvard University’s Division of Continuing Education,

is pleased to announce the pre-selection of applicants for the Harvard Summer School 2025 program!

• Founded in 1871, Harvard Summer School (HSS) is the oldest academic summer program in the United States.
• Courses taught by Harvard faculty distinguished visiting scholars and industry experts.
• Partnership benefits: exclusive networking opportunities, dedicated course enrollment and student visa application support, and other student benefits during and after studies.

Eligibility Criteria:

Active TSU students from all three levels of study are eligible to apply if they meet the following administrative and financial requirements:

Academic Performance:

• Minimum GPA of 3.2 in the current level of study as of the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year.
• for those who are not in their graduation semester in the spring semester of 2025

Applicants wishing to apply for the partial funding from TSU:

• Should not be spending the Spring 2025 semester abroad through the mobility programs administered by TSU
• Should not be in their graduating semester in Spring 2025

English Language Proficiency:

• Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency with one of the following certificates (issued no earlier than January 1, 2023):
• TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition): Minimum score of 100.
• IELTS Academic (including Academic Online Test): Minimum score of 7.0.
• PTE Academic (PTEA): Minimum score of 70.
• Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125.

Disciplinary Record:

• No history of disciplinary offenses during studies at TSU.
• Agreement to abide by the Harvard Student Code of Conduct (available here).

Course Prerequisites:

• Meet all academic prerequisites for the selected courses within the Harvard Summer School, if applicable.

Financial Readiness:

• Demonstrate sufficient financial resources or have a sponsor or sponsors to cover expenses related to the participation in the program, including but not limited to expenses like:

1. Visa and travel to the USA.
2. Program fee.
3. Accommodation expenses.
4. Living expenses.
5. Study materials.
6. Health insurance and other associated costs.

Note: Tuition, as well as room & board if applicable, must be paid in full by May 12, 2025.

Detailed information related to participation in the competition, including the list of documents that need to be submitted, can be found here.