A solemn undergraduate commencement ceremony was held at the Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU) on July 30, 2014. 3000 graduates dressed in gowns performed student hymn ‘Gaudeamus Igitur’.
TSU Rector, Academician Vladimer Papava, Deputy Minister of Education and Science Giorgi Shervashidze and the Deans congratulated students on their graduation.
TSU Rector, Academician Vladimer Papava said that “this year the university celebrates the 92nd commencement ceremony. A new page will be opened in the life of our young people. They will face a new life and new challenges. The door of TSU is open for everyone, who decides to continue their MA or PhD studies. It is a great honor and simultaneously a great burden to be a TSU graduate.”
“It is really a remarkable day. 3000 BA students complete their studies and launch an independent life. I want to congratulate them on this day and wish them success in their life. I also call on them to keep contacts with the university even after graduation,” Deputy Minister of Education and Science Giorgi Shervashidze said.
Special certificates were awarded to 18 successful graduates during the ceremony attended by academic circles and invited guests.
“We have passed a certain stage of our life and the today’s event marks it. I spent four years at the university together with lecturers, administration and students. I want to express huge gratitude to my lecturers, because they helped me see the science from an interesting angle, as well as to the administration for their support and assistance. Besides, the university is very important for me because I acquired friends during these four years,” says TSU graduate Natalia Nebulishvili.
A concert by TSU Art and Mariko Ebralidze was held by the end of the event.
201 accredited educational programs are implemented at six faculties of TSU with about 22 thousand students undergoing their studies there. During the 2014-2015 academic year 3945 students will be enrolled to bachelor’s degree programs.
