Skip to main content
Public Health hero image
Ilia State UniversityTbilisi, Georgia
Ilia State University logo

Public Health

Offered By Ilia State University

Accredited by NCEQEAdmissions Open

Degree

Master of Public Health

Duration

2 Years

Format

On-Campus

Instruction Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Program Overview

Administered by the School of Natural Sciences and Medicine via the Public Health and Insurance Institute (established 2013), this program trains public health experts with systematic and modern competencies. Drawing from epidemiology, environmental health, health economics, policy analysis, and global health, it is designed to meet standards recognized by ASPHER (Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region). Faculty leadership includes experienced professionals such as Nino Mirzikashvili, Giorgi Gotsadze, Akaki Zoidze, and Yagor Kalandadze.

Career Paths

  • Health Policy Analyst/Advisor in government or international organizations (e.g. WHO
  • UN).
  • Public Health Consultant in NGOs and research institutes.
  • Program Manager in health promotion or disease prevention.

Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements

  • Valid PassportRequired

    Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended period of stay.

  • Recorded InterviewRequired

    A video interview must be completed through our online admission portal. The interview will be recorded and reviewed by the university admission committee.

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalentRequired

    Undergraduate academic qualification awarded after completing a program of study.

  • English Language Proficiency

    CEFR B2 level is required. Accepted tests include TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalents.

Curriculum & Structure

What You Will Learn

Analyze population health using epidemiological and statistical methods
Evaluate socio-economic and environmental determinants of health and policy effectiveness
Design
implement
and assess public health policies at local and global levels.
Communicate health strategies clearly to diverse audiences.
Conduct ethical
evidence-based research and collaborate across sectors and disciplines.
View Official Syllabus

Tuition Fee

Due now — paid when you apply

Application Fee

This covers application processing, document translation, and recognition of foreign certificates.

$350

Paid later — after you're admitted

Tuition Fee

$3,200

/ year

No hidden costs — full fee transparency

Tuition Benchmarking

Comparison of this program's tuition against similar programs in Georgia.

Living in Georgia

$575–$840/ month

Estimated total monthly budget including rent, food, and transport.

View all programs at Ilia State University

Select Intake

Fall intake Academic Year 2026/27

Open