The Rector of GTU, Academician David Gurgenidze, and the University Community Respond to the Government’s Decision to Establish GTU as One of the Major and Leading Technical-Technological Higher Education Institutions in the Region

The Rector of the Georgian Technical University, Academician David Gurgenidze, and the University Community Respond to the Decision of the Government of Georgia on Establishing the Georgian Technical University as One of the Major and Leading Technical-Technological Higher Education Institutions in the Region.

The rapidly changing global reality, labor market demands, and the development of an innovative economy require a modern, flexible, and quality-oriented educational policy. The Georgian Technical University, with its many years of experience and academic and scientific potential, expresses its full readiness to actively participate in the process of reforming the education system.

The Rector of the Georgian Technical University and the University Community Express Their Sincere Gratitude to the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, and the Minister of Education, Science, and Youth of Georgia, Givi Mikanadze, for a Constructive, Open, and Professionally-Oriented Dialogue. It is particularly important that the decision reflects both the position of the academic community and the long-term educational interests of the country: preserving the distinct identity of the Technical University as a leading center of engineering, technical, and technological education and defining its scientific and technical profile represents one of the key prerequisites for the country’s technological and industrial development and the formation of a sustainable economy.

The decision is fully in line with international practices in the diversification, specialization, and strengthening of institutional identity within the higher education system.

In the Context of Global Technological Changes, Digital Transformation, and Structural Shifts in the Labor Market, Education System Reform Represents a Matter of Strategic Importance. The aim of the reform should be not only institutional reorganization but also substantive renewal of the educational process, strengthening mechanisms for quality assurance, and ensuring a close link between higher education and the priorities of economic development. In this context, technical education is considered a key component of the country’s sustainable development strategy.

The Georgian Technical University expresses its full readiness to systematically and actively participate in the process of education system reform. The University possesses significant institutional, academic, and scientific resources, enabling it to engage in the planning, implementation, and evaluation stages of the reform. The University’s vision is based on quality-oriented management, the integration of teaching and research, the introduction of innovative pedagogical models, and the development of human capital aligned with labor market demands.

Within the Strategic Development Perspective, the Priorities of the Georgian Technical University Include the Modernization of Technical and Engineering Educational Programs, the Renewal of Research and Laboratory Infrastructure, the Deepening of Integration into International Academic and Scientific Networks, and the Strengthening of Technology Transfer Mechanisms. Special Attention Will Be Given to Enhancing the University’s Role in Forming an Innovative Ecosystem, Expanding Collaboration with the Private Sector, and Supporting the Professional Development of Young Researchers and Engineers.

The Georgian Technical University Views Its Mission as a Unified Platform for Education, Science, and Technological Development That Serves National and Regional Development Goals. Partnership Between the State and the Scientific-Academic Community in This Process Is Considered a Critical Factor for Ensuring the Effectiveness and Sustainability of the Reform. The University Is Prepared to Continue Responsible and Results-Oriented Cooperation for a Transformation of the Education System That Ensures the Country’s Long-Term Competitiveness.

“We Are Confident That, Through the Joint Efforts of the State and the Academic Community, It Will Be Possible to Establish an Education System That Responds to Today’s Challenges and Future Needs. The Georgian Technical University Will Continue to Remain One of the Main Pillars of Progress, Knowledge, and Engineering Thinking in Georgia and the Region,” the Released Statement Reads.

Today, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze Met with the Rector of the Georgian Technical University, Professors, and Representatives of the Academic Council. According to the Prime Minister, it was agreed at the meeting that the Georgian Technical University Will No Longer Merge with Tbilisi State University and, Following the “One City One Faculty” Principle, GTU Will Be Transformed into a “Purely Technical” University. According to GTU Rector, Academician David Gurgenidze, the Educational Programs of the Faculty of Law and International Relations, the Faculty of Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Business Technologies Will Transition Gradually.