Study Graduate Entry Medicine at New Vision University

• New Vision University (NVU) is a fully-accredited and globally-recognised university located in Tbilisi, Georgia.
• With over 400 professors, scholars and practitioners on staff; there is an excellent low student-teacher ratio which ensures that all students get the individual attention that they need to succeed.
• With its own hospital, the university takes pride in providing students with first-hand exposure to medical practice.
• It’s easy to make new friends with the university’s diverse selection of societies and clubs.
• Students have flexible study pathways including the option to have personalised online study for up to the first year of their course.
• Online study is an option temporarily available due to Covid-19.

• New Vision University’s graduate entry medicine programme is open to candidates who already have a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in a science-related field such as Biomedical Science.
• The graduate entry medicine programme is four years in duration and is completely taught through English.
• Those who take the Graduate Entry pathway can accelerate their studies by starting in the third year of the six-year medicine course.
• The programme is structured into pre-clinical modules for the first year and clinical modules with hospital and professional facility rotations for the final three years.
• Students can gain real-world experience in the New Vision Hospital, which is owned and run by the university.
• Upon graduation, students receive a fully-accredited and globally-recognised medical degree.
• Graduates can go on to practice medicine in Georgia and across the world.
• The Study Medicine Europe (SME) Transcript Evaluation Team is authorised to process and assess application paperwork for the graduate programme (inclusive of academic transcripts and Bachelor’s studies documentation); all details are at the tab below, Graduate Entry Assessment Process.

• SME offers a high-level pathway for NVU students for international clinical rotation placements for up to three years in hospitals and medical facilities.
• To place students, SME aligns all aspects of the rotation with their NVU programme in professional clinical settings in the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA and Australia.
• In order to apply, SME requires students to submit:
  ○ Their CV, application documentation and specific preferences including the facility, its location, the department and the duration of the placement.
  ○ Along with this documentation, students must also have an authorised confirmation of their application from the NVU professor coordinating their programme.
• Applications are processed and placements are offered in order of submission as well the appropriate match with SME only able to extend a limited number of offers.
• The international clinical rotations opportunity is an invaluable training, learning and networking avenue for all students for both their career and skill development.

*Students have to pay the full tuition in first year, but will receive a 25% discount in each of the following years if they pass all their subjects.

NVU has a number of funding options including Student Loans and Scholarships.

Student Loans

• The student loans cover half of the annual tuition fees over the course of one full academic year.
• Visit our Student Loans page to discover more about the eligibility criteria and loan repayments.

Scholarships

• You can win one of five scholarships for New Vision University by attending one of Study Medicine Europe’s Open Days.
• Alternatively, you can gain a scholarship covering 25% of the following academic year’s tuition fees by passing all of your subjects.
• Read our Scholarships page to learn more about scholarships for New Vision University.

Applicants must provide the following information:

1. An application with the following details: a bio, education history and course for which you are applying.
2. A copy of your secondary education results with subjects studied.
3. Documents from your home country confirming that you are authorised to study in Georgia.
4. Two small photos of 4-5cm.

All documents need to be translated into Georgian to satisfy state directives.

• SME facilitates the application and entry to Graduate Medicine Programmes in Georgia for graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field with no entrance exams for successful applicants.
• SME Assesses applications to the Graduate Programme with the following steps:
  1. Completion of the due diligence process on behalf of the medical university
  2. Comparison of the transcripts of the students from their past studies with the study programme of the medical university
  3. Submission of the comparison for approval to both the respective ministry of education and the medical university itself.
• SME exclusively offers the 4-Year Graduate Entry Medicine Programme on behalf of our European partner universities for students who meet the entry requirements.

• In 2018, Forbes Magazine named Tbilisi “the most exciting city” of the year.
• Tbilisi’s cost of living is much lower than that of other cities, particularly for housing.
• You can easily navigate the city on its inexpensive public transport system
• You will never be bored as Tbilisi has a diverse array of cultural activities and events to enjoy.
• There is a buzzing nightlife and a great selection of nightclubs, bars, and live music venues to enjoy.

• Georgia is an extremely safe country due to its low crime rates.
• Foodies will relish the nation’s unique food culture which pulls inspiration from the cuisine of neighbouring regions.
• Outdoorsmen will love Georgia’s spectacular natural landscape. There are plenty of trails to discover in places such as the Great Caucus range and the Tusheti National Park.