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MBBS in Georgia — at a glance
| Qualification | MD (Medical Doctor), one-cycle ECTS — not titled MBBS, not a Russian specialist diploma |
| Duration | 6 academic years / 12 semesters (TSMU English MD: 360 ECTS) |
| Quality agency | Programme accreditation via Georgia’s NCEQE — verify the specific MD |
| Main intake | September; limited winter intakes at some universities |
| Language | English-medium international MD; Georgian useful on wards |
| NEET-UG | Mandatory for Indian/OCI students targeting India |
| Listed tuition example | TSMU USMD USD 13,500/year ≈ ₹11.5 lakh (non-citizens). English MD: confirm the TSMU letter |
| Living (planning) | Tbilisi costs more than Osh or Samarkand — confirm locally |
| Visa | D3 study visa + residence permit — not visa on arrival; e-visa is short-stay only |
Medical universities on this page
These are institutions Global Edge currently profiles for counselling — not an NMC-approved list. Verify each programme on WDOMS and against FMGL 2021 before you apply.
TbilisiTbilisi State Medical UniversityUSMD ≈ ₹11.5 lakh listed(Please also refer latest university brochure)TbilisiIvane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University(Please also refer latest university brochure)ECTS MD · WDOMS + FMGL checkBatumiBatumi Shota Rustaveli State University(Please also refer latest university brochure)Black Sea campus · D3 + residence permitTbilisiCaucasus International University(Please also refer latest university brochure)ECTS MD · WDOMS + FMGL checkTbilisiIlia State University(Please also refer latest university brochure)ECTS MD · WDOMS + FMGL checkTbilisiNew Vision University(Please also refer latest university brochure)ECTS MD · WDOMS + FMGL checkKutaisiAkaki Tsereteli State University(Please also refer latest university brochure)Smaller-city campus · confirm English MDTbilisiUniversity of Georgia (Tbilisi)(Please also refer latest university brochure)ECTS MD · WDOMS + FMGL check
Directory check: World Directory of Medical Schools.
How much does MBBS in Georgia cost?
| University | What is published | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi State Medical University — English MD | Confirm TSMU admission letter | Do not use USMD USD 13,500 for this product |
| Tbilisi State Medical University — American MD (USMD) | USD 13,500 ≈ ₹11.5 lakh/year for non-Georgian citizens | TSMU USMD programme document |
| Other universities on this page | Typical counselling band ≈ ₹3.4–6.8 lakh/year | Offer letters vary — confirm the invoice |
Other recurring costs
| Hostel / shared flat (Tbilisi) | Usually a separate line — confirm room type |
| Residence permit, translations, notary | First-year extras in GEL — not included in tuition |
| Food | Indian messes exist in Tbilisi; self-catering is common |
USMD tuition: TSMU programme PDF (non-Georgian citizens USD 13,500). Indicative INR at about ₹85 per USD. Standard MD quotes must come from the university, not an agency table.
Eligibility for Indian students
| School leaving | Complete secondary education with PCB; 50% / 40% PCB thresholds apply for Indian licensing eligibility. |
| NEET | Qualifying scorecard for the admission year. |
| University screen | File review and frequently an online English / biology interview. |
| IELTS | Usually not mandatory; some programmes may request proof of English. |
| Age | Generally 17 by 31 December of the admission year. |
Admission and student visa
1
FMGL and WDOMS check
Confirm English MD, 6 years, internship at the same institution, NCEQE accreditation status.
2
University application
Academics, passport, NEET, and the interview if scheduled.
3
Offer and fee invoice
Pay the university, not an unnamed overseas account.
4
D3 study visa
Most Indian MD students apply for a D3 immigration visa via geoconsul.gov.ge. evisa.gov.ge is short-stay only.
5
Residence permit in Georgia
Study stays require a residence permit after arrival. The university’s international office drives this timeline.
6
Enrolment
Contract, student card, hostel or rental registration, and health insurance as required.
Documents commonly requested
Academic file
- Class 10 & 12 documents
- NEET scorecard
- Passport copy
- Photos
After offer
- University invitation / enrolment letter
- Proof of funds as visa rules require
- Insurance meeting current Georgian rules
- Apostille if the university asks
Before you apply
FMGL 2021 in four lines. At least 54 months of the degree; 12-month internship at the same foreign institution; English as the medium of instruction; then FMGE or NExT and Indian CRMI. NMC does not stamp a foreign-college list. Full regulation: MBBS abroad hub · NMC study-abroad desk.
Do not choose Georgia on outdated visa copy. “Visa on arrival for Indians” is not the current nationality rule. Budget time for a D3 immigration visa and a study residence permit. Also budget for higher Tbilisi rents than Osh or Samarkand. Georgian is still used in clinics.
Frequently asked questions — MBBS in Georgia
Yes, if you are an Indian or OCI student who wants to be eligible for licensing in India. NEET-UG qualification is mandatory under NMC rules for primary medical qualifications obtained abroad.
English-medium MD tuition is commonly planned at about ₹3.4–6.8 lakh per year (about USD 4,000–8,000 at ₹85/USD) — confirm each invoice. Tbilisi State Medical University’s American MD (USMD) is published at USD 13,500 per year for non-Georgian citizens (about ₹11.5 lakh). TSMU’s standard English MD is a different product and must come from the TSMU admission letter.
No. Indian ordinary passports are not visa-free for Georgia and there is no visa on arrival for a degree programme. A six-year MD normally requires a D3 study visa (geoconsul.gov.ge) and a residence permit after arrival. The e-visa portal is for short stays only.
Georgian medical universities award a Medical Doctor (MD) degree under ECTS. TSMU’s English MD is a 6-year, 360-ECTS one-cycle programme — not a Russian specialist diploma and not titled MBBS.
Yes for the international MD tracks. Georgian is still useful with patients. NMC requires the degree’s medium of instruction to be English — get that in the university’s confirmation letter.
Six academic years (12 semesters) is the standard one-cycle MD. Confirm that internship/clerkship of 12 months is completed at the same university if you need FMGL compliance.
Georgia introduced tighter tourist insurance rules (Government Decree No. 602, from 1 January 2026) with minimum cover expressed in GEL. Students should confirm whether their residence-permit path and university insurance already satisfy border requirements.
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