Ilia State University post study work visa

Q. How long can international students stay in Georgia after graduation?

Students may stay for one year after completing the study program. The work permit can be easily extended further by that particular employer.

Q. Can a student work full time in Georgia?

A student visa issued for full-time degree level studies allows you to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week during term-time. This is a maximum of 20 hours in total in any one week, including paid or unpaid work and for one or more organisation. The 20 hours cannot be averaged over a longer period.

The average monthly salary in Georgia has increased by 33.5 GEL (about $12.23/€10.90) year-on-year and reached 1,092.7 GEL (about $398.80/€355.64) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2019

Q. Does Ilia State University help me find a job post my studies?

In general, as an international student, you will have 60 days after graduation to either enroll in another college program for further studies or enroll in an OPT (Optional Practical Training) program to gain employment after you graduate from college on an F-1 visa.