Question 1

Is University of Georgia (UG) a public or private university?

Accepted Answer

UG is a private university, founded in 2004, and is among the larger private universities in Georgia by student enrollment (6,000+ students). It offers its MD program through its School of Health Sciences.

Question 2

What language is the MD program taught in at UG?

Accepted Answer

UG offers an English-medium MD program aimed at international students, alongside programs in other languages for its broader student body. Applicants should confirm the exact English-track program code and any language requirements directly with UG's School of Health Sciences.

Question 3

Can Indian students get direct admission to UG after Class 12 with NEET?

Accepted Answer

Indian students pursuing MBBS-equivalent study abroad are generally expected to hold a valid NEET qualification, in addition to UG's own admission process. Because NMC eligibility rules can change, applicants should verify current requirements with the National Medical Commission and UG's admissions office before applying.

Question 4

What is the total cost of studying MD at UG, including living expenses?

Accepted Answer

Reported annual tuition for international students is approximately USD 6,000-6,500, with Tbilisi living costs estimated at roughly USD 350/month by independent sources; campus logistics/meal arrangements fees are additional and should be confirmed directly with UG. Because figures vary across sources, applicants should request UG's current official fee breakdown before financial planning.

Question 5

How do I apply to UG as an international student?

Accepted Answer

UG publishes admissions information, tuition and fee details, and a representatives/agents network on its official site (ug.edu.ge). Applicants should follow UG's official application process directly and can also work with Students Traffic for document preparation and eligibility checks.

Question 6

Is an English-language test required to apply to UG's MD program?

Accepted Answer

Specific English-proficiency requirements (or waiver conditions) for UG's MD program should be confirmed directly with UG's Office of International Student Services, as requirements can vary by applicant profile and intake year.

Question 7

Does UG require an entrance exam or interview for MD admission?

Accepted Answer

Admission mechanics -- including whether a subject-specific entrance test or interview applies beyond document screening -- should be confirmed directly with UG's admissions office, since this level of process detail was not independently documented at the time of research.

Question 8

Are there stipends or paid work opportunities for students at UG?

Accepted Answer

No dedicated stipend or earn-while-studying program specific to UG was identified during research. Georgian student visas generally carry work-rights restrictions; students should confirm current visa/work-rights rules with Georgian immigration authorities and UG's international office before assuming any income opportunity.

Question 9

When does the academic year start at UG and when should I apply?

Accepted Answer

UG's main intake generally aligns with the Georgian academic year start in the autumn; exact application windows should be confirmed directly with UG's Office of International Student Services, since intake timing can shift year to year.

Question 10

Does UG require an Eligibility Certificate or other pre-approval before enrolling?

Accepted Answer

Indian students planning to study medicine abroad should independently confirm whether an Eligibility Certificate or other NMC pre-approval is required for their intake year. This should be verified with the National Medical Commission directly, not assumed from marketing material.

Question 11

Is a degree from UG recognized for practicing in India after graduation?

Accepted Answer

UG's MD program is structured to meet NMC's FMGL 2021 structural criteria (6-year duration), and the university is corroborated across multiple independent sources as WDOMS-listed and NCEQE-accredited. Final recognition to practice in India depends on passing the FMGE/NExT exam and NMC's screening status for the institution at the time of the student's return, so this should be verified directly with NMC before enrolling.

Question 12

What accommodation options are available for UG students?

Accepted Answer

UG operates its own gender-separated campus logistics system (reported dormitories include names such as "Atmia" and "TCH"), with beds, desks, air conditioning, and central heating, plus an on-site Indian meal arrangements serving three vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals daily. Current room rates and meal arrangements fees should be confirmed directly with UG before committing.

Question 13

How does UG compare to TSMU or TMA for an Indian student choosing between Georgian medical universities?

Accepted Answer

UG offers a large, modern private-campus environment with a structured in-house campus logistics-and-meal arrangements system and a large Indian cohort, positioning it between TMA's smaller, closely mentored academy model and TSMU's public state-university scale with its own hospital network. Students prioritizing modern private-campus infrastructure and university-run Indian meal arrangements facilities may prefer UG; students prioritizing university-owned hospital exposure may prefer TSMU.

MBBS at University of Georgia School of Health Sciences

Academic structure

MBBS at University of Georgia School of Health Sciences

Academic structure