Incoming Students

Welcome to Batumi Navigation University!

Dear students, we are delighted that you have chosen to study in Georgia, particularly at BNU. We are committed to upholding the following values:

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Unity and Freedom: Freedom of choice, decision-making, speech, and expression.
  • Professionalism and Academic Freedom: Responsibility, integrity, and academic freedom.
  • Community Engagement and Social Responsibility
  • Readiness for Innovation

The International Relations Service is here to assist you throughout the registration process for the Batumi Navigation University exchange program.

Basic Requirements:

To participate in the Erasmus+ program, students must not be in the first or final year of their current level of study.

Admissions/Academic Information:

Foreign students should submit the required documents to the following email address: erasmusplus@bntu.edu.ge. Once all documents are received, BNU will evaluate the student's academic performance and make an admission decision.

Please note:

  • Students need a visa to obtain a residence permit in Georgia. For more information on visas, visit Visa Information.
  • Students must have a valid insurance policy from their home country, covering all medical services in Georgia.

Academic Year:

The academic year at Batumi Navigation Teaching University consists of two semesters: Autumn and Spring.

Credits:

Credits earned by students while studying at BNU will be forwarded as a transcript to their home universities upon completion of their studies.

Language of Instruction:

All courses for foreign students at BNU are conducted in English.

Course Load:

Students can earn up to 30 ECTS credits during a regular semester.

How to Register:

Exchange students from partner universities must submit the following documents in English to erasmusplus@bntu.edu.ge :

  • An official nomination letter from your home university.
  • A completed BNU application form.
  • A study contract (including selected courses).
  • A language proficiency certificate (B2 level: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 79).
  • A copy of your international passport.
  • A completed EUROPASS CV form.

Selection Process:

The Selection Committee at BNU will review and make the final selection of grantees based on the evaluation of candidates. The selection is primarily based on English language proficiency.

Note: Applicants who have previously received an Erasmus+ grant at the same level of study will not be given preference.