🏛️ University Overview

Georgian Technical University (GTU), founded in 1922 and granted full university status in 1990, is one of Georgia’s largest and most respected public institutions. Located in Tbilisi, GTU is a hub for engineering, science, and applied technology education. The university places strong emphasis on practical training, research, and industry cooperation, making it a popular choice for both local and international students.

With over 20,000 students and a large academic and administrative staff, GTU maintains a modern, research-oriented campus that includes laboratories, specialized institutes, and technology centers. It has a long-standing commitment to internationalization and is actively involved in academic partnerships and exchange programs worldwide.

🎓 Academic Programs

Faculties & Programs:

GTU is composed of 14 faculties, including:

• Civil Engineering

• Power Engineering and Telecommunications

• Mining and Geology

• Chemical Technology and Metallurgy

• Architecture, Urban Planning and Design

• Informatics and Control Systems

• Transportation and Mechanical Engineering

• Business Technologies

• Law and International Relations

• Agricultural Sciences and Biosystems Engineering

• Engineering Economics and Media Technologies

• Education and Social Sciences

• International Design School

• Faculty of Medicine

Degrees Offered:

• Bachelor’s programs (4–4.5 years)

• Master’s programs (1.5–2 years)

• PhD programs (3+ years)

• Some programs are taught in English and internationally accredited (e.g., ABET accreditation in engineering)

💰 Tuition Fees & Scholarships

Estimated Annual Tuition (English-language programs):

• Bachelor’s: $4,000 – $4,500

• Master’s: $4,000 – $4,500

• PhD: $4,000 – $4,500

Georgian/Russian-language programs:

• Bachelor’s & Master’s: ~2,250 GEL per year

• PhD: ~4,000 GEL per year

Scholarships and Funding:

• State grants available for Georgian citizens

• Social and merit-based scholarships

• Special support for veterans, displaced students, and top performers

• Tuition discounts for selected categories

🏠 Accommodation & Campus Life

• On-campus dormitories available for students at affordable rates

• Off-campus housing in Tbilisi costs approximately $200–$400 per month

• Monthly living costs (including rent, food, and transport): around $400–$700

Facilities & Student Life:

• More than a dozen research labs and institutes

• Second-largest university library in Georgia

• Sports arenas, student clubs, innovation centers, and cultural activities

• Internship programs, career services, and international mobility options (e.g., Erasmus+)

📝 Admission Requirements

For Bachelor’s Programs:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• English proficiency (minimum IELTS 5.5 or equivalent for English-taught programs)

• Academic transcripts

• Passport copy

• Online interview (in some cases)

For Master’s Programs:

• Recognized bachelor’s degree

• English proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)

• CV, motivation letter, academic references

• Interview may be required

For PhD Programs:

• Master’s degree in a related field

• Research proposal

• Academic transcripts and CV

• Proof of English proficiency

Application Process:

1. Submit application and required documents

2. Participate in an interview (if applicable)

3. Receive acceptance letter

4. Pay tuition deposit

5. Apply for student visa and finalize travel

6. Arrive and begin enrollment

🌐 Contact Information

Georgian Technical University
Tbilisi, Georgia
Phone: +995 32 2 77 11 11
Email: info@gtu.ge