Study abroad at Batumi

Batumi is the dazzling subtropical coastal gem of Georgia on the Black Sea and the administrative capital of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, celebrated for its modern seaside boulevard, European Belle Époque architecture, and vibrant international resort atmosphere. Batumi is a premier regional hub for English-medium medical and maritime education, home to Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University (BSU - highly regarded for its WHO/WFME-accredited Faculty of Medicine and Natural Sciences), Batumi Navigation Teaching University (BNTU - accredited international maritime academy), and BAU International University Batumi (member of the global BAU network offering English-taught General Medicine MD degrees with USMLE preparation). Degrees are 100% in English within the European Bologna framework with direct eligibility for WHO, ECFMG (USA), and GMC (UK). Students benefit from very affordable tuition fees, low coastal living costs, safe environment, and streamlined student residence permit procedures.

Tuition fees in Batumi are exceptionally economical for European medical and maritime studies: Accredited English-medium medical programs (General Medicine - MD) range from $4,000 to $5,500 per academic year, while Dentistry ranges from $3,500 to $4,500 per year. Maritime Navigation and Engineering degrees range between $3,000 and $4,000 per year. Business Administration and IT bachelor's programs range from $2,500 to $3,500 per year. Student rental apartments in Batumi Boulevard, Old Boulevard, and New Boulevard range from $250 to $450 per month. General monthly living expenses range between $350 and $600.

International students require a Georgian D3 Study Visa (applied for online via e-Visa portal or at the Georgian Embassy) following university recognition by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia (MES / EQE). After arriving in Batumi, the university assists the student in obtaining the Temporary Residence Card (TRC) from the Public Service Hall (Justicia).