SDG 4: Quality Education
New Vision University delivers quality education through an inclusive, theoretically rigorous, and practice-driven model that links learning with real-world impact. The University ensures access to higher education for diverse student populations, develops labor-market-relevant skills, and embeds sustainable development across teaching and research. NVU prepares socially responsible graduates and contributes to sustainable societal development.
Access to Inclusive Higher Education (Targets 4.3, 4.5)
NVU promotes equitable access to higher education through its commitment to equal access, equity, and student-centered education. NVU combines academic, wellbeing, and career support services that help its international body of students from different backgrounds to participate fully in university life and succeed in their studies.
Key Actions and Indicators
- Students representing 90+ countries
- Approximately 40% of students from developing countries
- Institutional commitment to equal access, equity, and lifelong learning
- Personalized academic support and student-centered learning environment
- Well-being Center providing free psychological support and workshops
Skills Development and Employability (Target 4.4)
New Vision University equips students with practical, profession-oriented skills that enhance employability and prepare them for real-world professional environments.
Institutional Action (4.6) – Certificate Courses in Arts
New Vision University offers certificate courses in arts and design as flexible, short-term learning opportunities ranging from one to twelve months. These programmes are open to diverse participants and focus on developing practical creative skills, including work with sustainable materials and production techniques. By providing accessible, practice-oriented education beyond traditional degree programmes, the initiative supports lifelong learning and skills development across different age groups and backgrounds.
Institutional Action (4.6) – Law Education Sessions for Secondary School Pupils
NVU conducts law education sessions for school students, introducing key legal concepts, rights awareness, and career pathways in law. These sessions extend educational opportunities beyond the university and support the development of legal literacy and informed civic participation among younger audiences.
Education for Sustainable Development (Target 4.7)
New Vision University integrates sustainable development principles across its teaching, research, and community engagement activities, ensuring that students acquire the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to contribute to a sustainable future.
Key Actions:
- General competence course on sustainable development available across educational programmes;
- Integration of SDG-related topics into curricula and academic activities;
- Doctoral seminars and student research focused on sustainable development challenges;
- Engagement of students in projects addressing real-world sustainability issues;
- Outreach initiatives promoting awareness of sustainable development in schools and communities.
Public Lecture on Sustainability Law (Target 4.7)
NVU hosted a public lecture on sustainability law, focusing on the legal dimensions of environmental protection and sustainable development. The lecture contributed to raising awareness among students and the wider community about the role of legal frameworks in achieving sustainability goals.
Institutional Action (4.7) – Student Conference on Sustainable Development
New Vision University organized the student conference “Change the Future – Sustainable Development Through Your Involvement”, engaging students from multiple universities in addressing global and local sustainability challenges. Participants developed practical recommendations, conducted research, and presented solutions aligned with the SDGs. The initiative was supported by mentoring and resulted in the publication of student work, strengthening both academic engagement and sustainability-oriented competencies.
Conference on Social Innovations for Sustainable Regional Development (Target 4.7)
NVU contributed to the conference “Social Innovations for Sustainable Regional Development,” which brought together academic and regional stakeholders to discuss innovative approaches to sustainable development. The conference provided a platform for knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue on sustainable solutions, linking academic research with regional development needs.
SDG 4 Targets Addressed
- 4.3 – Equal access to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education
- 4.4 – Increase the number of people with relevant skills for employment and entrepreneurship
- 4.5 – Eliminate gender disparities and ensure equal access to education for vulnerable groups
- 4.6 – Ensure literacy and lifelong learning opportunities for all
- 4.7 – Ensure knowledge and skills for sustainable development and global citizenship
Cross-Cutting Impact – Football as a Driver of Societal, Social, Economic and Regional Development
New Vision University positions football as an institutional strategic and research priority, considering it as a tool for societal transformation. It incorporates activities dedicated to youth development, regional engagement, and social transformation. Through initiatives such as establishing Inter Academy Georgia, purchasing and supporting regional FC Torpedo Kutaisi, a futsal club and research on football’s societal impact, NVU connects football with education, economic development, and community cohesion.
- Partnership with Martvili Football Academy – expanding access to sport and structured youth engagement in regional areas (SDG 10 (10.2, 10.3), SDG 4 (4.6), SDG 11 (11.3))