Georgia to Make Higher Education Free at State Universities
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the transition to free higher education at state universities, with measures to maintain student motivation.
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Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze announced that higher education at state universities will become free.
According to him, the new funding model includes mechanisms that will help maintain students' interest and motivation to study.
Kobakhidze noted that if a student fails two subjects in one semester, starting from the third semester, the amount of state funding for them will be reduced. He said this measure is aimed solely at increasing motivation to study.
The Prime Minister also stated that one of the main reasons for the country's high economic growth rates has been the eradication of corruption. According to him, in July, Georgia's economy grew by 8.6%, and the average growth for the first six months of the year was 7.9%, exceeding forecasts by the IMF and other international financial institutions.
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PM Irakli Kobakhidze announced the transition to free higher education at state universities
the new funding model provides for a reduction in state funding for students who fail two subjects in a semester, starting from the third semester
Georgia's economy grew by 8.6%
average economic growth was 7.9%, exceeding forecasts by the IMF and other international financial institutions