Study abroad at Tbilisi

Tbilisi is the vibrant, historic capital and premier higher education metropolis of Georgia, situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia along the scenic Mtkvari (Kura) River. Tbilisi is Eastern Europe's most popular destination for English-taught medical and health science degrees, home to world-renowned institutions including Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU - Georgia's top public medical institution accredited by WHO, WFME, and US ECFMG), Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU - the oldest and highest-ranking university in the Caucasus), Georgian Technical University (GTU), Ilia State University, alongside top private institutions like European University, New Vision University, University of Georgia (UG), and Caucasus University (CU). Degrees are taught 100% in English within the European Bologna system. International students benefit from direct recognition in the EU, UK (GMC), and USA, very affordable tuition and living expenses, extreme safety, and a lively cosmopolitan student lifestyle.

Tuition fees in Tbilisi are very competitive for European degree programs: Accredited English-medium medical programs (General Medicine - MD) range from $4,500 to $7,500 per academic year, while Dentistry ranges from $4,000 to $5,500 per year, and Pharmacy ranges from $3,500 to $4,500 per year. Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Business Administration bachelor's programs range between $3,000 and $4,500 per year. Student shared rooms and private apartments in Saburtalo, Vake, and Didube range from $250 to $500 per month. General monthly living expenses range between $350 and $650.

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