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 2026 program!

• Founded in1871, 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:

1. Academic Performance:

• Minimum GPA of 3.2 in the current level of study as of the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

2. Students are not eligible to apply for a TSU partially funded program if they:

• are participating in a TSU-administered exchange program during the Spring semester of the 2025–2026 academic year;
• complete their studies at TSU in the Spring semester of the 2025–2026 academic year;
• participated in Harvard Summer School in 2025 with TSU funding.

3. English Language Proficiency:

• Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency with one of the following certificates (issued no earlier than January 1, 2024):
• 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.

4. Disciplinary Record:

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

5. Course Prerequisites:

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

6. Financial Readiness:

• Applicants must have sufficient financial resources (or have a sponsor or sponsors) to cover all necessary expenses related to the nominee’s participation in the summer school.

Note: Tuition, as well as room & board if applicable, must be paid in full by May 11, 2026.

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