Question 1

Is Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University public or private?

Accepted Answer

TSU is a public/state university, founded in 1918. It is Georgia's oldest and largest comprehensive university, with the Faculty of Medicine as one of many faculties on campus.

Question 2

What language is the MD program taught in?

Accepted Answer

The six-year MD program is taught in English for international students.

Question 3

Can Indian students get direct admission after Class 12?

Accepted Answer

Most admission consultants report direct entry after Class 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with a qualifying NEET score, without a separate TSU entrance exam — confirm current admission mechanics directly with the Faculty of Medicine's international office, since state-university procedures can be more document-heavy than private universities.

Question 4

What does the MD program cost in total?

Accepted Answer

Reported annual tuition figures range from roughly USD 5,800 to USD 8,000 depending on the source and year (some report GEL 1,125/semester as the base state rate, with international rates set separately). campus logistics-style dormitory accommodation is reported at roughly USD 1,500/year where available; most international students rent private flats instead. Get current figures in writing from TSU before committing.

Question 5

How do I apply to TSU's Faculty of Medicine?

Accepted Answer

Applications go through TSU's Faculty of Medicine international admissions channel or an authorized consultant, submitting Class 12 marksheets, passport, and NEET score for Indian applicants, followed by an offer letter used for the Georgian student visa. As a large public university, expect a more formal, document-driven process than at smaller private institutions — confirm the exact current portal with TSU directly.

Question 6

Is an English-language test required?

Accepted Answer

Since the MD program is delivered in English, a separate IELTS/TOEFL score is not typically required for the medical track, but confirm this at time of application.

Question 7

Is TSU's MD program recognized for FMGE/NExT eligibility in India?

Accepted Answer

TSU's Faculty of Medicine is WDOMS-listed (FAIMER School ID F0000307), with NCEQE program accreditation dating to 2011 — among the longer-standing accreditation records of Georgia's Tbilisi-based options. The program's six-year English-medium structure is designed to meet the 54-month-plus-internship pattern in NMC's FMGL Regulations, 2021, but final FMGE/NExT eligibility is determined by NMC on a case-by-case basis at the time of your graduation.

Question 8

Are there stipend or paid-work provisions during the program?

Accepted Answer

No confirmed stipend or paid-internship program is published; clinical years are training placements rather than salaried work.

Question 9

When does TSU admit new medical students?

Accepted Answer

TSU follows an annual academic-year intake, typically starting around September; confirm exact application windows with the Faculty of Medicine's international office for your intended year.

Question 10

Is any special certificate or pre-approval required to apply?

Accepted Answer

Indian applicants generally need a valid NEET qualifying score; no additional TSU-specific pre-approval certificate is reported beyond standard document verification.

Question 11

What accreditation does the MD program hold?

Accepted Answer

The program holds NCEQE accreditation dating to 2011 (one of the earlier NCEQE-accredited MD programs among Georgia's Tbilisi options) and is WDOMS-listed under FAIMER School ID F0000307.

Question 12

What accommodation options are available?

Accepted Answer

TSU operates state dormitories, though space is not guaranteed to every international student; most report choosing private rental flats in Tbilisi instead. Apply for dormitory space early and confirm current availability directly with TSU.

Question 13

Is TSU different from Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — these are two separate institutions. TSU (Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University) is a comprehensive state university where medicine is one of many faculties; Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU) is a dedicated, independent medical university. Both are WDOMS-listed but under different FAIMER school IDs, and prospective students should not confuse the two when researching or applying.

MBBS at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Faculty of Medicine

Academic structure

MBBS at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Faculty of Medicine

Academic structure