Starting in 2026, Georgia has integrated level-five vocational education programs into the unified national examination system for the first time. Zurab Oshkhneli, acting director of TSU’s Media and Television Arts College, explained that applicants can now register through a “one-window” system and choose both bachelor’s and vocational programs simultaneously.
Oshkhneli noted that this change expands opportunities for young people, who can now apply to level-four or level-five programs in parallel. Both lead to a state diploma and military service deferment, though level four is a one-year compact program, while level five lasts two years and provides broader skills.
He emphasized that applicants can pursue multiple options at once. If a student is not admitted to a bachelor’s program, they can continue their studies in a college and avoid losing a year; some may even study both simultaneously. Registration requires a 10-GEL fee, payable by May 6 at 18:00.
Oshkhneli highlighted the growing importance of vocational training, saying it provides practical, income-generating skills in fields such as operations, maintenance, graphic design, and photography. He encouraged applicants to use the new opportunity and avoid waiting until the deadline.
