2026

Between February and March 2026, the Parliament of Georgia considered, in first reading, a legislative package introducing amendments to the Law of Georgia on Higher Education, the Law of Georgia on Education Quality Enhancement, and the Law on Science, Technology and their Development—status: under parliamentary consideration (first reading).

The proposed amendments aim to optimise teacher education pathways, clarify procedures for reorganisation of state-founded universities and introduce temporary governance arrangements during institutional restructuring. The legislative package also introduces the academic position of leading professor, revises qualification requirements for directors of public research institutions, and establishes transitional arrangements for educational programmes.

2025 

In December 2025, the Parliament of Georgia considered in first reading a legislative package introducing amendments to the higher education framework. The proposed amendments include changes to governance arrangements in state-founded higher education institutions and revisions to funding mechanisms, including provisions allowing full state financing of studies in selected higher education institutions established by the Government.

In October 2025, the Government of Georgia initiated a comprehensive higher education reform process and presented a concept for reforming the higher education system. The reform concept identifies challenges related to institutional governance, funding arrangements and links between higher education and the labour market and sets directions for future legislative changes.

Georgia has launched a higher education reform process and established the Government Commission for Higher Education Reform. Chaired by the Prime Minister, the Commission has initiated a comprehensive reform concept, along with related discussions and preparatory work.

Equity measures remain a priority, with the “1+4” program for minority students continuing to serve as an important channel and means to higher education. Enrollment data for 2024/25 confirms the ongoing participation of over 1,500 students.

According to recent regulatory amendments, starting in 2025, higher education institutions will be required to offer a special course in the state language at the BA level. The Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia has developed a regulation governing the delivery of special courses.

2024

By legislative amendments adopted on 27 June 2024 to the Law of Georgia on Higher Education and the Law of Georgia on Education Quality Enhancement, aimed at accelerating digital transformation in higher education. The above-mentioned legislative amendments aim to regulate the issues related to the implementation of distance education and e-learning in higher education. It envisages permission for partial or full online learning (Only on the MA level). The legislative amendments package also foresees recognition of education acquired abroad in a distance-learning mode.

By Resolution of the Parliament of Georgia dated 22 March 2024, the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education was ratified, establishing universal principles for fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory recognition of higher education qualifications, as well as qualifications that give access to higher education and offer avenues for further study and employment. In accordance with established procedures, the Convention will enter into force for Georgia on September 11, 2024.

By amendments to Ministerial Order No. 206/n of September 2019, adopted on 28 February 2024, under which the volume of BA and MA programs has been redefined. According to these amendments, Higher Educational Institutions operating in Georgia are allowed to develop educational programs at the BA level with a minimum volume of 180 ECTS in the field of study of Business and Administration. Before these amendments, only 180 ECTS were allowed for joint programs through international partnerships and for programs in the performing arts.

In 2024, preparatory steps were taken towards introducing a results-based financing model for higher education institutions. At the same time, quality assurance mechanisms were further developed: the cluster accreditation model was expanded, and international experts continued to evaluate academic programs.

A quality assurance framework for doctoral programs was also approved, strengthening standards for research training. 

New regulations on e-learning in higher education were introduced, creating a legal basis for online and blended university programs.