Question 1

Is Alte University a public or private university?

Accepted Answer

Alte is a private Georgian university, originally founded in 2002 as Tbilisi Open Teaching University and rebranded to Alte University in 2021. It now enrolls over 2,100 students from 15 countries.

Question 2

What language is the MD program taught in?

Accepted Answer

The International School of Medicine's MD program is taught entirely in English over six years (approximately 5.8 years plus a one-year internship). Day-to-day life outside class is in Georgian, though Tbilisi's international environment makes English widely usable.

Question 3

Can students get direct admission after Class 12?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Alte's MD program generally admits students directly after higher secondary school; Indian applicants must separately hold a valid NEET qualification to later be eligible for NMC registration. Confirm current NEET rules with the National Medical Commission before applying.

Question 4

What does the program cost in total, including living expenses?

Accepted Answer

Reported annual tuition ranges from around $4,500 to $5,950 depending on the source and admission year, so applicants should get a current written quote from Alte directly. On top of tuition, budget roughly $230-600/month for accommodation depending on whether you choose a home-stay, shared apartment, or private flat, plus daily living and transport.

Question 5

How do I apply to Alte University?

Accepted Answer

International applicants apply through Alte's own admissions process (alte.ge) rather than a third-party portal; the university's website lists specific document and eligibility requirements for the One-cycle Medical Programs (MD track). Applicants should check the current admissions guidelines page directly, as requirements can be updated between intakes.

Question 6

Is an English-language test required for admission?

Accepted Answer

Since the program is taught in English and Alte does not publicly list a mandatory IELTS/TOEFL threshold for MD applicants, most Indian students who studied in English-medium schools are not typically required to submit a separate test score — but this should be confirmed directly with admissions, since policy can vary by intake.

Question 7

When does clinical training start?

Accepted Answer

Clinical rotations begin in the third year at Ivane Bokeria University Hospital and other EVEX-affiliated facilities, continuing through the remainder of the six-year program. This gives Alte students an unusually consistent clinical base (one primary teaching-hospital partner) rather than rotating across many unaffiliated sites.

Question 8

Is there a stipend or scholarship available?

Accepted Answer

The Evex Grant, funded by Evex Hospitals at 100,000 GEL/year, fully covers tuition for the top 5 Georgian national-exam scorers annually — this is specifically for Georgian national-exam candidates, not a general scholarship pool Indian applicants would qualify for by default. Ask admissions directly whether any merit-based reductions exist for international students.

Question 9

When is the intake, and how far ahead should I apply?

Accepted Answer

Georgian medical programs generally run a single main intake aligned with the September/October academic-year start; specific application windows and deadlines should be confirmed with Alte's admissions office, as they can shift year to year.

Question 10

Does Alte require any special certificate for Indian applicants?

Accepted Answer

Beyond a valid NEET qualification and standard passport/visa documentation, no additional India-specific pre-approval certificate is documented on Alte's official materials. Confirm current NMC eligibility rules before enrolling.

Question 11

Is the MD degree recognized for practicing in India?

Accepted Answer

Alte's medical program is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) and was most recently re-accredited by Georgia's NCEQE on 8 May 2020. WDOMS listing is a prerequisite for Indian graduates to sit the NExT/FMGE licensing exam, but clearing that exam is still required for registration — WDOMS listing alone does not guarantee it.

Question 12

What accommodation options are available near Alte?

Accepted Answer

Alte does not run a dedicated on-campus dormitory for foreign MD students, so most international students rent private apartments in Tbilisi. Options range from a shared home-stay (around $100/month) to a private single-bedroom flat in the city center (around $300/month).

Question 13

How does Alte compare to other Tbilisi private medical universities?

Accepted Answer

Alte's distinguishing feature is its exclusive academic tie to EVEX Hospitals, Georgia's largest private healthcare group, which gives a more concentrated clinical-training relationship (via Ivane Bokeria University Hospital) than universities that spread rotations across many unaffiliated clinics. It is broadly comparable in cost and structure to other private Tbilisi medical schools.

MBBS at Alte University

Academic structure

MBBS at Alte University

Academic structure