Deputy Minister of Education, Zviad Gabisonia, explains what exactly the new government decree on financing studies at the first level of higher education implies.

According to him, during the first two semesters, the state fully and unconditionally covers the student's tuition fees, and in order for a student to maintain 100% funding, he must accumulate more than 80% of the credits, that is, only one subject can be left to be passed in the semester.

According to Gabisonia, this is not about learning outcomes, academic achievements or grades, but only about accumulating enough credits.

“As you know, education at state universities is free for students enrolled in 2026-2027. This means that during the first two semesters, the state fully and unconditionally covers the student’s tuition fees at state universities.

In order for a student to maintain 100% funding, he or she must accumulate more than 80% of the credits, that is, one subject may remain to be passed. In such a case, his or her full funding will continue, and if he or she fails to acquire more than 80%, the state will pay him or her 50% of the tuition fees.

In other words, if a student ensures the accumulation of more than 80% of the credits from the third semester, the state will continue to fully finance his or her tuition fees.

This approach is common practice worldwide and is a recommendation of World Bank experts.

Even if a student fails to pass only one subject from the third semester, but in the next semester accumulates all the credits, full funding will be restored.

This is not about learning outcomes, academic achievements or points, it is only about accumulating enough credits. In case of overcoming the 51-point barrier in the subject, it means that the student has already obtained the credit.

It is important that if a student, after receiving 50% funding, restores the 100% credit result, the state will continue to fully finance the cost of his education,” said Zviad Gabisonia, Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia.