Study Medicine in Georgia in English

• Georgia is a learning haven for international students with courses in English, a safe and peaceful lifestyle, and acclaimed universities.
• Tuition fees in Georgia are among the most affordable in greater Europe at almost 57% cheaper than the UK. Medicine programme fees start at €4,540 per year for 6-Year courses.
• All universities are recognised by the UK’s General Medical Council and graduates hold a global Doctor of Medicine (MD) qualification.
• Georgia is quickly becoming a favourite choice for international medical training making it a powerhouse of education, technology, and entrepreneurship.
• Living costs remain ideal for students at around 46.9% lower than the UK with extensive options for central accommodations.
• Online studies are available at some universities which means no relocation hassles and greater programme flexibility.
• Georgian universities do not have entry exams and they’re part of the Bologna Process creating opportunities for Erasmus+ exchange programs.
• Numbeo ranks Georgia as “very safe”, giving it one of the world’s highest safety ratings for life and low crime.

1. Completed application form including brief biographical data, educational history and any courses for which the candidate is applying
2. Copy of a diploma confirming completion of secondary education, with an academic transcript stating the subjects studied
3. Document issued by relevant authorities which certifies the right to continue education in higher schools, tertiary institutions, and universities in the country of origin of the secondary school attended by the candidate
4. Health certificate issued no more than one month prior to application and verified in the country from which the candidate is applying
5. Two 4-5cm photographs

1. Medicine programme candidates for Georgia do not currently sit entrance exams
2. Students from both EU and non-EU countries must also apply for their Georgian Student Visa (upon arrival to Georgia) and Georgia Student Residence Permit (applied for after arrival).

• Pre-clinical modules
  • Comprising: lectures, laboratories, basic and pre-clinical theoretical modules studied on-campus and with online study options available
  • Duration: 3 years
• Clinical modules
  • Comprising: clinical studies, rotations, and lectures in Georgian hospitals, clinics, and specialist centres with local and international professors and clinicians
  • Duration: 3 years
• Internship
  • Comprising: further international clinical rotations depending on university partnerships and preference availability
  • Duration: optional, completed during university holidays
• State examinations
  • Not applicable for Georgian universities

• East West Teaching University
  • EWUNI offers 6-year medicine programmes.
  • Year 1 to 3 are pre-clinical study and theoretical modules; Years 4 to 6 are clinical rotations and training.
  • Students complete clinical rotations in three dedicated hospitals and clinics in Tbilisi: Alexandre Aladashvili University Clinic, Tbilisi Balneological Resort, and the Geo Hospitals Network.
• New Vision University
  • NVU offers 6-year medicine programmes.
  • The programme is structured into: Years 1 to 3 are pre-clinical lectures, laboratories, and basic sciences; Years 4 to 6 are clinical training with rotations in clinical settings.
  • During the clinical training years, NVU students exclusively complete hours at New Vision University Hospital.
• Caucasus International University
  • CIU offers 6-year medicine programmes.
  • The pre-clinical curriculum in Years 1 to 3 covers lectures, laboratories, and theoretical modules; then, the clinical curriculum in Years 4 to 6 involves clinical rotations and training.
  • Students complete clinical rotations at Georgian medical hospitals and clinics.
  • Additionally, students can pursue international rotations through CIU’s partnerships with the U.S. Georgia State University and France’s Grenoble Graduate School of Business.
• Georgian National University
  • SEU offers 6-year medicine programmes.
  • The first three years are pre-clinical modules: Years 1 to 2 are theoretical, basics of medicine, then Year 3 is pre-clinical modules.
  • For the final Years 4 to 6, students complete clinical rotations in settings including the American Hospital Tbilisi, which is an SEU-exclusive partner and affiliated clinic.
  • During university holidays (winter and summer), SEU students have exclusive international clinical rotations opportunities in the U.S., UK, and Turkey.
• Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
  • TSU offers 6-year medicine programmes.
  • Curriculum modules are structured into Basic, Pre-Clinical, and Clinical phases; Years 1 to 2 are basic sciences, Year 3 is entirely pre-clinical modules, and Years 4 to 6 are clinical rotations and training.
  • Students complete clinical rotations in Georgian hospitals and clinics, with TSU maintaining ongoing business relationships leading to extensive post-graduate pathways.

Students study at modern universities, train in local and international clinics, and live affordably with an excellent quality of life.

Tuition Fees

Studying at medical schools in Georgia gives students international training standards at top-tier universities with tuition fees starting at €4,540 per year.

Living Costs

Compared to living in the UK, every fee is far less overall than for the UK whether it’s rent and groceries, utilities and transport, health insurance, or entertainment.

Prices may vary within Tbilisi, where all five university campuses are as the Georgian capital is slightly higher than the national standard.

• There’s always a chance that students need assistance with paying their tuition fees even in a lower-cost university region.
• Firstly, some students opt to pay per semester rather than annually though this can create more regular bills than students are prepared for.
• Secondly, students may opt for loans through their university or at local Georgian banks or credit unions.
• For university loans, each medical school will have specific conditions for loans; eligibility is typically based on grades from the previous academic year. Additionally, the student will need to maintain average grades to at least 75% of their prior grades.
• Currently, New Vision University offers student loans in partnership with Georgian banks.
• Students can find further information about loans and repayments at Georgian universities at this Student Loans Georgia page.

• Georgia is a beloved destination for all visitors — students, tourists, professionals, and expats — and home to almost 4 million people.
• Georgia is best described as a fascinating, unique mix of Eurasian cultures that reflect the country’s history as the epicentre of Silk Road trade with rich cultural traditions and strong community relationships.
• Although the national language is Kartvelian and it’s recommended that students learn some of the local language to build relationships with Georgians, English is generally spoken as a second language in the cities.
• Most street signs are written in the Latin alphabet and the Kartvelian alphabet so it’s recommended to also learn the local alphabet.
• Overall, international students can expect a modern, progressive country that preserves its cultural integrity; there are still traditional markets selling handmade and farm-fresh produce while there’s also malls, global cuisine, and entertainment in Tbilisi, Batumi, and Kutaisi.
• This makes the student lifestyle relaxed and inspiring with endless options for enjoying free time outside of classes.
• Tbilisi’s club scene rivals Berlin while nature lovers can embrace varied and enchanting landscapes including some of Europe’s highest peaks in the Greater and Lesser Caucasus national parks, ski resorts, electric Black Sea coast resorts, UNESCO sites, and ancient, tucked-away villages.
• Extensive overland travel to Turkey, Russia, and Armenia is a weekend option (overland travel to Azerbaijan is expected to reopen in late 2024), and in Kutaisi, in the northwest, Wizz Air has its trans-continental hub.
• Arrivals into Georgia’s international airports are a relaxed process with visas on arrival for most travellers.
• Internal transport options are highly affordable with private drivers via GoTrip, rail and bus services, and the marshrutka minibus network.
• Students can expect to feel safe, welcome, and comfortable in all settings; it’s recommended to take normal, street-smart precautions.

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