After the Georgian-Ossetian conflict, 1991, Tskhinvali State Pedagogic Institute continued functioning in Gori city.

The above-mentioned institutions have over the years employed such distinguished scientists and public figures as George Akhvlediani, E. Metreveli, Arnold Chikobava, T. Uturgaidze, G. Zhordania, Zurab Sarjveladze, S. Gachechiladze, S. Khutsishvili, V. Topuria, Sergi Makalatia, G. Merkviladze, David Tevzadze, etc.

The main objective of the newly founded institution LEoPL-Gori University is to provide a quality education appropriate to modern requirements.

The academic personnel consists of 106 professors, the university has 7 buildings, library and sports ground, computer labs and centers, etc.

From 2011 Acting Rector of the Gori State Teaching University is a professor Giorgi Sosiashvili.