Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU) is the absolutely oldest university in the Caucasus. Its Faculty of Medicine offers a prestigious, highly respected state medical degree at a very competitive tuition rate.
$5,500
6 years
English
Tbilisi, Georgia
Public/State
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU) is the absolutely oldest university in the Caucasus. Its Faculty of Medicine offers a prestigious, highly respected state medical degree at a very competitive tuition rate.
Deeply historical and academic. The TSU campus is massive, featuring beautiful architecture and centuries of academic tradition.
Medical Degree / MD (State Foundation)
Medical Degree / MD (State Foundation)
Medical Degree / MD (State Foundation)
Year-wise cost breakdown
Tuition: ~$5,500/yr for international students (Georgia's oldest and largest public university, Est. 1918). Note: distinct from TSMU (Tbilisi State Medical University). On-campus housing available. Source: tsu.ge, medicalabroad.org (2025).
Clinical & support
Clinical exposure
Partnered with top state and private hospitals across Tbilisi, providing a very structured, European-style clinical phase.
Teaching hospitals
Admissions to MBBS at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Faculty of Medicine usually follow the public/state university process used for international medical applicants in Georgia. Always confirm the current cycle, seat availability, and document format directly with the university before applying.
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Complete pre-departure medical examination
Travel to Georgia and complete registration
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Use the university's own admissions or program page to confirm the current foreign-applicant route before you apply.
Open university websiteMedical Degree / MD (State Foundation) with English delivery and current-cycle intake guidance.
Admission cycles, seat availability, and invitation timelines can shift. Use this page for planning, then verify the active cycle before applying.
Indian students applying for MBBS in Georgia must meet NMC requirements for overseas medical education.
Educational documents
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Start document preparation and application planning early in the cycle and confirm exact timelines with the university.
Seat availability, invitation timelines, fee notices, hostel options, and visa processing should be rechecked for the current cycle.
Some Georgian universities offer merit-based fee reductions for international students with strong academic records. The Georgian Government also operates a small scholarship programme for foreign students under bilateral agreements. Confirm availability and eligibility criteria with the specific university's international admissions team.
Ask whether fee waivers are merit-based, automatic, limited-seat, renewal-based, or only available in later years.
Request the written scholarship terms, the net payable tuition, and whether hostel or other charges are excluded.
For MBBS abroad, the key decision is not campus placement. It is whether the university, course structure, teaching medium, clinical exposure, and post-study pathway remain aligned with the licensing route you want to pursue after graduation.
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Deeply historical and academic. The TSU campus is massive, featuring beautiful architecture and centuries of academic tradition.
Campus logistics and accommodation planning should be confirmed directly with the university during the admission cycle.
Students should verify day-to-day settling-in support, local language adaptation, and arrival guidance directly with the university.
Exceptionally safe, maintaining high government standards for a premier state institution. Oldest university in the country offering immense library resources and global exchange programs.
Accreditations & listings
WDOMS listing
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Faculty of Medicine appears in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
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Tbilisi gives students a more cosmopolitan day-to-day environment, broader housing choices, and easier international connectivity than smaller Georgian cities. Tbilisi currently has 36 listed universities in this catalog, so students comparing this city can focus on academic structure, institution type, and campus fit without relearning the same city context on every page.
Country
Georgia
Universities here
36 listed
Georgia offers English-medium medical programs, compact cities, and a straightforward student experience for applicants prioritizing international exposure.
Region
Eastern Europe
Climate
Four seasons with mild winters in Tbilisi
Living cost
Tbilisi is one of the more affordable European capital cities for students. Food, transport, and accommodation costs are significantly lower than Western Europe.
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