Prime Minister of Georgia announced that the Government is considering introducing a "3+1" higher education model, under which Bachelor`s Programs would last 3 years and Master`s Programs – 1 year, except for certain specialised fields. He made the relevant statement at the presentation of the Government’s new education reform.

"Both academic levels should have clearly defined goals - something is currently lacking… Three years is generally sufficient for most specialities. Of course, medicine and similar fields are exceptions. In nearly all other cases, it is possible to obtain a Bachelor`s Degree in 3 years and a Master`s Degree in just 1 year. We also plan to introduce certain initiatives in other areas in the near future", - said Irakli Kobakhidze.

As he added, the Government also plans to propose additional changes soon, including a potential transition to an 11-year school curriculum in some schools. According to him, the Ministry of Education is already working actively in that direction.