Students of the Faculty of Law and International Relations Visited Strasbourg on a Study Visit

Students and professors from the Faculty of Law and International Relations at the Georgian Technical University visited Strasbourg for a study visit from March 25th to 31st, where they had the opportunity to become acquainted with the specifics of European institutions’ work.

As part of the visit, the delegation held meetings at the Council of Europe, the European Parliament, and the European Court of Human Rights. During the meetings, the participants received detailed information about the functioning of the aforementioned institutions, the decision-making process, and the practical aspects of international law.

One of the highlights of the visit was a meeting with Strasbourg judge Lado Chanturia, who shared his professional experience with the students and discussed key areas of the court’s activities.

According to Professor Nikoloz Pipia, Head of the Faculty’s Department of Public Law: “Such visits are of particular importance to students – theoretical knowledge is necessary, however, direct contact with practice creates a completely different experience and plays an important role in professional development. Especially when students have the opportunity to get acquainted with the activities of international institutions of similar scale”.

The meetings were held in an interactive mode, which allowed students to actively engage in discussions and ask questions that were interesting to them. According to the students, the visit, along with being informative, also became an important motivation for professional development.

“The study visit to Strasbourg was particularly important for me, because it gave me a unique opportunity to see the functioning of European institutions and their impact on society. I better understood the importance of international law and increased my motivation for professional development,” said Nino Charkhalashvili, first-year student.

The visit to Strasbourg also played a pivotal role in shaping GTU graduate Archil Maisuradze’s academic and career aspirations: “The study visit to Strasbourg was not just a cognitive journey, but a crucial phase in my professional development. It highlighted the essential need to translate theoretical knowledge gained at university into real-world practice. I witnessed firsthand the dynamic process of developing European standards and the intricate institutional mechanisms underpinning international law. The highlight of the visit was meeting Mr. Lado Chanturia at the European Court of Human Rights.”

This visit exemplifies Georgian Technical University’s commitment to providing students with practical experience alongside academic learning. By actively fostering international study visits, the university enables students to advance professionally and broaden their knowledge in a global context.