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Study abroad at Georgia

Georgia

Overview

  • Population

    3,935,766

  • Universities

    47

  • Language

    Georgian, English

  • Currency

    Georgian lari

Why study at Georgia

Georgia is one of the fastest-growing and most attractive study destinations for international students, particularly renowned for European-standard, WHO and WFME-accredited English-medium General Medicine (MD), Dentistry, Pharmacy, Computer Science, and International Business. Top institutions like Tbilisi State Medical University, Ilia State University, and New Vision University offer direct admissions without demanding complex entrance exams or language certificates like IELTS. Students enjoy low living expenses, European lifestyle, safe environment, and straightforward visa and residency procedures.

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Fees

Tuition fees in Georgia are very affordable. General Medicine (MD) in English ranges between $4,500 and $7,500 per year. Dentistry and Pharmacy programs range from $4,000 to $6,000 per year. Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Business Administration, and Engineering range between $3,000 and $4,500 per year. Master's degree programs average $3,500 to $5,000 per year. Average living expenses range between $350 and $600 per month.

Cost of Living

CategoryCost (Georgian lari)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre (Tbilisi/Batumi)500
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre335
Utilities (electricity, gas, heating, water)73
Internet (high-speed broadband unlimited)19
Mobile phone plan (high-speed data & calls)13
Monthly public transport pass (metro & bus)11
Monthly grocery basket215
Coffee / Beverage in café3
Cinema ticket6
Monthly gym membership43

Admission requirements

  • High School Graduation Certificate & Video Interview

    Notarized copy of the secondary school diploma with official English translation, passport copy, and passing a brief basic English online video interview arranged by the university.

  • Ministry of Education Recognition (EQE Decree)

    Mandatory recognition decree issued by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (EQE) under the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.

Student Visa

International students require an Immigration D3 Study Visa or electronic entry visa issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. Upon receiving the official Ministry Approval Decree (EQE) and university order, students apply for the D3 Visa online or via the Georgian Embassy. Within 45 days of arrival in Tbilisi, the student obtains the Georgian Temporary Residence Card (TRC).

How to Study

1

Choose your preferred medical or academic program in Georgia.

2

Submit your passport copy, high school transcripts, and short video interview.

3

The university issues the preliminary offer and files your documents with the Ministry (EQE).

4

Receive the official Ministry Recognition Decree and Final Acceptance Letter.

5

Pay the tuition fee deposit and apply for the D3 Student Visa via the e-visa portal or embassy.

6

Fly to Georgia, finalize campus registration, and issue your student residence permit.