Georgia Technical University (GTU) is approximately 98% full following higher education reforms, with 280 places still available, Rector Davit Gurgenidze told BM.GE. He expects the remaining spots to be filled through secondary admissions.
The university has reduced its academic programs from around 200 to 160, shifting its focus toward technical and technological fields. Gurgenidze said several dozen programs were discontinued, but new programs were added under the “one city – one faculty” model.
Despite the changes, the rector said the university’s student numbers have not declined, as the newly added programs offset the reduction in existing ones. He added that GTU aims to remain financially self-sustaining while continuing its research activities.
This year’s higher education reform also changed the university funding model, abolishing state grants and making tuition free at public universities. The reform introduced the “one city – one faculty” model and reduced the number of academic programs and admission places at public universities.
