Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology

Number of admission slots: 32

Teaching language: Georgian

Admission prerequisite: complete secondary education and unified vocational testing.

Those wishing to enroll in the mentioned program should register for 2026 the Unified Vocational Testing at the following email address: https://vet.emis.ge/#/registration

At the time of registration, you should mark the Higher Vocational Program of Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology of the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs, and fill in the relevant fields.

After registration, you will receive a notification about the unified vocational testing (time, place, and other details related to testing).

Testing dates: 24-25 October 2026

The results of the unified vocational testing will be automatically sent to the university administration.

To enroll in the vocational program, you must submit the following documents to GIPA:

• Copy of ID card
• Certificate confirming complete general education (original/notarized copy)
• Photo 3X4
• Men aged 17 to 27 must present a document confirming their registration with the military or their exemption from military registration.

Enrollment will be based on the results of the unified vocational test and the ranking.

Studies will start on December 1, 2026.

Classes will be carried out every day, except weekends.

After successfully passing the unified vocational testing, you should submit the documents to the following address: Rustavi Highway #22a or send them electronically to the following address: drdve@gipa.ge 

Individual student fee – 500 GEL per year.

A 10% discount applies to a vocational student who has the highest score/grade in the ranked list based on vocational (national) testing and qualified as one of the following social statuses:

1. a) Socially vulnerable person - they must submit a certificate issued by the State-controlled "Social Service Agency" of the Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Protection of Georgia regarding registration in the "Database of Socially Vulnerable Families", which must be issued no later than 2 months before the certificate is presented to the university.
2. b) A person with disabilities - they must present a copy of the act of medical social examination No. 50/II (copy)
3. c) A person living in the occupied territories - must present a Georgian citizen's certificate, a neutral identity card or a neutral travel document
4. d) Children/family members of persons who died for the protection of territorial integrity of Georgia - must present a certificate issued by the State Service of Veterans' Affairs, which proves the family connection with the person who died for the protection of territorial integrity.

Bank details:

JSC TBC Bank

Bank code (MBO): TBCB GE 22

Name of recipient – Georgian Institute of Public Affairs NNLP

Account number - GE84TB1100000110700419 / GEL

* Please indicate the name, surname, personal number and program name in the destination while paying tuition fee.

The partner organizations of Department of Rural Development and Vocational Education of Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) are as following:

"Experts for Solutions" LLC
"ICP" LLC
"Safco" LLC
"Geo Safety" LLC
"Georgian Television and Radio Center" LLC
"Kartli Wind Power Plant" LLC
"Kosi" LLC
"Developer" LLC
"Towns Construction" LLC
"Gumbati Holding" LLC
"Polymer Group" LLC

1. How to register for the vocational program:

• You must register at the following address: https://vet.emis.ge/#/registration
• Enter personal data (please indicate an active e-mail address and phone number)
• Sign in
• Choose the appropriate program -  Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology
• Select the program implementer GIPA – Georgian Institute of Public Affairs
• Confirm the correctness of the data
• Wait for the exam card, mentioning the time and place of the exam

2. Who will teach me at GIPA?

Professional teachers - highly qualified specialists in the field, which allows students to strengthen their theoretical knowledge with practical skills, carry out the modules of the vocational program. In addition, students have the opportunity to meet invited guests (local and international experts and company representatives) during the educational process.

3. How does this program differ from other programs on the market?

The program is equipped with modern material and technical means and the latest theoretical and practical teaching methods. Periodically, students have the opportunity to meet specialists of the field, local and international experts in a round table format and discussions. Students are able to participate in extracurricular activities, receive the internal, university grants and implement projects in the field of Occupational Safety and Environmental Technologies.

4. How will GIPA support me with the employment?

You have the opportunity to master vocational modules and in the daily learning process to be in contact with leading, highly qualified experts / specialists. In addition, for the purpose of career development of students, GIPA carry out of employment forums, workshops with potential employers and sharing/consulting information about vacancies, internships and other employment opportunities.

5. What are the registration and admission procedures/timelines?

• The registration period for the Unified Professional Testing for professional programs is set from September 21, 2026, to October 09, 2026
• The Unified Professional Testing will be held from 24-25 October, 2026
• Publication of testing results on November 16
• The final selection can be made on November 11-13
• The deadlines for receiving documents are from 16 November to 30 November
• Registration is possible at the following address: https://vet.emis.ge/#/registration(For assistance with registration, please contact the contact persons listed below)

Nukri Meleksishvili

Head of Program

Mob: +995 599 304 046

Tea Gigauri

Coordinator

Mob: +995 511 460 349

Address: Tbilisi, Rustavi highway #22a

E-mail:drdve@gipa.ge