WELCOME TO BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY – BTU
EASTERN EUROPE’S POWERHOUSE OF INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS.
#1 CHOICE FOR AMBITIOUS STUDENTS, GLOBAL PARTNERS, AND LEADING TECH GIANTS.
Business and Technology University blends world-class education with real-world industry experience, offering forward-thinking programs built for the digital era. With global collaborations and a vibrant international community, BTU is where driven students transform ambition into success in the fields of technology and entrepreneurship. BTU is rapidly becoming the go-to destination for international students ready to lead, innovate, and thrive in the world’s fastest-growing industries.
Founded in 2016, BTU was built to bridge business and technology through a bold, innovation-driven educational ecosystem. In just a decade, BTU has emerged as one of Georgia’s fastest-growing and most dynamic universities, recognized internationally for its cutting-edge programs, high-tech labs, and global partnerships.
Today, BTU unites a vibrant community of students, innovators, and industry leaders, delivering hands-on, future-focused education aligned with the demands of the global digital economy. Backed by international recognition, an ambitious vision, and a relentless drive for excellence, BTU is shaping the next generation of global leaders in technology, business, and innovation.
#1 choice among students in Georgia
Highest ranking in student and alumni employment
Highest ranking in international and industry partnership
fACTS aBOUT bTU
- Founded in 2016;
- Located in Eastern Europe Tbilisi, Georgia;
- Authorized by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE);
- Number of accredited programs: 16;
- International double degree programs: 7;
- Number of students: over 5500;
- Number of campuses: 2;
- Number of high-tech labs: 12.
BTU Recognition & Awards
- Recognized by EIT Digital, a leading European innovation ecosystem under the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), with the Trainer Award within the Deep Tech Talent Initiative, ranking among the top three universities in Europe
- Recognized by UNESCO, the United Nations specialized agency for education, science and culture, for the global AI literacy initiative AI4Globe, acknowledged as part of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD)
- Top-Tier Education: Home to Georgia’s Highest Demanded Program in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.
- Career Success: Proudly maintaining the highest employment rate among graduates in Georgia.
- Awarded by UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, with the Corporate Sustainability Award (Quality Education) for the Women Mentorship in Tech Programmes
- Honored by UN Women, the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and women’s empowerment, with a Special Prize recognizing BTU’s contribution to advancing women in technology
- Named Winner by Emerging Europe, an international policy and research organization, of the Future-Proof Education Initiative of the Year for 500 Women in Tech
- Named Winner by Emerging Europe of the Future-Proof Education Initiative of the Year for Coding School for Women
International Memberships and Partnership with world’s leading universities AND ORGANISATIONS
- MIT – Martin Trust Center
- Harvard MOC Affiliated Network
- Oxford – Fintech & Legaltech Society
- European University Association
- European Science and Diplomacy Alliance
- European Business Association
- European Marketing and Management Association
- ENRICH Global
- UN Global Compact
- American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia
- Italian Chamber of Commerce in Georgia
- VAM Realities Network
Step Into the Future with region’s most innovative labs:
- XR and AI Lab
- Laboratory 4.0
- iOS & Android Lab
- Renewable Energy Lab
- Blockchain Lab
- Cybersecurity Lab
- Sustainability Lab
- Microsoft Lab
- MarTech Lab
- Media Lab and Podcast Studio
- Coding School for Women
- Entrepreneurship Center
Entrepreneurship at BTU - Region’s First Partnership with MIT’s Martin Trust Center
Beyond the classroom, the Center for Entrepreneurship at BTU empowers students with extracurricular learning, hands-on support, global networks, and funding opportunities – all built on MIT’s world-leading entrepreneurship methodology. International students enjoy full access to its wide range of services, activities and initiatives, including:
- Unlimited access to Orbit – a cutting-edge startup development platform designed at MIT gives students the structured tools, data-driven insights and guided processes needed to build and validate real business ideas.
- individual mentorship and consultation at every stage of startup creation and development
- training courses and workshops
- startup bootcamps and grant competitions
- hackathons
- pre-acceleration programs
Partnership with MIT
BTU is proud to be the first institution in the region to establish a strong and strategic partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – the world’s #1 university, specifically through its entrepreneurship hub, the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship (MTC).
Professors at BTU are Industry Leaders and Visionaries
At BTU, students learn directly from graduates of the world’s leading universities and top executives from Georgia’s largest organizations, many of whom are actively shaping global international corporations. This unique synergy between world-class academic standards and high-level professional practice brings cutting-edge knowledge, strategic insight and real-world expertise straight into the classroom – transforming every lecture into a masterclass and every course into a gateway to world-class education.
Future-Focused Education, Powered by WEF
BTU is the first university in Georgia to integrate the World Economic Forum’s Strategic Intelligence platform and Transformation Maps into its academic process, connecting 200+ master’s students with global economic, technological and industry trends and positioning BTU as the region’s leader in future-focused education.
Student Support & Integration Services
BTU is committed to providing a seamless transition and a welcoming environment for all international students, ensuring they feel supported, confident and fully integrated into both academic and social life.
From arrival to graduation, students benefit from a comprehensive support system designed to enhance their overall experience and well-being:
- Residence Permit Support: Preparation of all university documentation required for the residency process.
- Academic Registration: Full assistance during the enrollment and registration stages.
- Onboarding & Orientation Week: A dedicated Orientation Week and specialized Onboarding programs designed to introduce academic life, campus services and Georgian culture.
- Career Support: Guidance and resources for professional development and employment.
- Lifelong Learning: Access to continuous education and specialized training programs.
- Business Creation Support: Professional assistance for students in the process of launching their own business.
- Startup Support: Mentorship and resources for developing a student’s own startup within the BTU ecosystem.
- Intercultural Activities: Events designed to support integration and cultural exchange.
- Georgian Language Courses: Language support to help students adapt to the local environment.
- Daily Guidance: Ongoing student support services for everyday needs and inquiries.
- Assistance at Every Stage: Continuous support throughout the entire learning process.
Alumni Network & Lifelong Support
At BTU, graduation isn’t the finish line, it’s the beginning of a lifelong partnership. The ever-growing BTU Alumni Network keeps graduates connected to each other, the University and industry leaders across local and global markets.
Alumni enjoy exclusive networking events, professional meetups, and industry-focused activities. Through the Lifelong Learning Program, graduates can also continue their education free of charge, enrolling in up to three courses per semester across BTU’s academic programs.