Georgian Technical University (GTU) is an educational institution in Georgia with a primary focus on international relations. The university's history dates back to 1917, when it was established as the Polytechnic Institute in Tbilisi, making it the first higher-educational institution in the Caucasian region. It initially operated as a polytechnic faculty of Tbilisi State University.
In 1928, the departments of the polytechnic faculty were merged to form an independent institute known as the Georgian Polytechnic Institute (GPI). In 1990, the institute was granted university status and was officially renamed the Georgian Technical University (GTU).
The university places a strong emphasis on internationalisation and has actively engaged in various international cooperation programmes and partnerships. It is welcoming to international students, offering English-language educational programmes alongside Russian-language programmes.
Georgian Technical University offers a diverse range of educational programmes for undergraduates and postgraduates across several faculties, each specialising in different fields of study. These include civil engineering, power engineering, mining and geology, chemical technology and metallurgy, transportation and mechanical engineering, architecture, urban planning and design, law and international relations, engineering economic, media technology and social sciences, business technology, and informatics and control systems.
For international students interested in studying at GTU, the university provides comprehensive information on enrolment procedures, tuition fees, visa requirements and student life. The university’s dedication to internationalisation and academic growth has positioned it as one of the top higher-education institutions in Georgia.
