MBBS in Georgia for Indian Students (2027–28): Fees, Universities, FMGE Results and Licence Rules

Why do Indian students choose MBBS in Georgia?

Georgia offers a six-year, English-taught Medical Doctor (MD) degree with published fees and FMGE results above the all-country average. Tuition is higher than in Central Asia, and its universities train students in their own or affiliated clinics in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi.

The scale is large: NBEMS data show 5,103 Georgian-trained candidates sat FMGE in 2025, more than from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan or Armenia. The degree is called "MD" because Georgia follows the European one-cycle model (360 ECTS), but it is the equivalent of an Indian MBBS for FMGE purposes — what matters is whether your course meets the FMGL 2021 conditions, not the degree title.

How much does MBBS in Georgia cost?

English-medium MD tuition in Georgia runs from about $4,800 to $8,000 a year (≈ ₹4.5–7.5 lakh) for 2026–27. Unlike many destinations, most Georgian universities publish their foreign-student fees in US dollars on their own websites.

Official published fees (English MD)

Other universities (fees as listed by Careers360, April 2026)

Lari amounts are converted at about GEL 2.59 per US dollar (ExchangeRate-API, 13 November 2026). Careers360's own rupee figures use an older exchange rate, and many universities actually set fees in dollars, so ask for the official fee letter.

Total cost of the 6-year course

Six years of tuition costs $28,800–48,000 (≈ ₹27–45 lakh). Accommodation is the next big item: Numbeo (November 2026) lists a one-bedroom flat outside central Tbilisi at about GEL 1,208 a month, so sharing with one other student costs roughly $230 a month or $2,800 a year. Tuition plus that accommodation budget gives a whole-course figure of about $45,000–65,000 (≈ ₹42–61 lakh).

Day-to-day costs come on top. Numbeo's minimum food basket (Asian diet) for Tbilisi is about GEL 468 a month (≈ $180) and a monthly transport pass is GEL 40, while its average single-person spending excluding rent is about $685. Plan on $200–690 a month depending on lifestyle. European University notes that students with a Georgian bank student card pay GEL 1 per bus or metro ride. Use our MBBS abroad cost calculator to compare with India — see also MBBS abroad vs private MBBS in India.

Is MBBS in Georgia valid in India? The licence question

A Georgian MD can lead to Indian registration if the course meets FMGL 2021 and you pass FMGE — but Georgia's licensing system is the part you must understand before choosing. NMC does not approve foreign universities; compliance is judged when you apply for the FMGE eligibility and registration.

FMGL 2021 has six core conditions: at least 54 months of study and a 12-month internship/clerkship in the same foreign institution; English as the medium throughout; the prescribed subjects; and registration or eligibility for a licence in the country of study, on par with its citizens. Our FMGL rules guide explains each.

Duration and clinical training

In answers given to the Indian Embassy (Yerevan, 15 September 2022), Georgian authorities said all undergraduate MD programmes in Georgia are six years, as required by national regulations and the Medical Sector Benchmark for state accreditation. Students study pre-clinical subjects and simulation skills up to year 3; mandatory clinical rotations start in year 4, amounting to roughly 120 ECTS across the last four semesters, in the university's own clinics or affiliated hospitals. Indian students have "the same right as Georgians" to these clinical courses and may examine patients under supervision with the patient's consent.

There is no separate internship year after graduation, so ask the university how it certifies the 12-month clerkship that FMGL refers to. NMC's FMGL FAQ (Q17) says the internship is a separate phase from the clinical postings within the 54-month course, so rotations alone may not be enough.

Licence to practise in Georgia

This is the most important nuance. According to the same Embassy advisory, MD graduates of any nationality are not registered with a regulator on graduation, because they cannot practise independently yet. Graduates usually sit a national post-diploma qualification exam, run by the Medical and Pharmaceutical Regulation Agency under the Ministry of Health. The exam is in Georgian, and there is no rule that prohibits Indian graduates from taking it. After passing it and completing a residency, graduates may practise.

Georgia's Law on Medical Practice confirms the framework: Article 7 gives the right to independent practice to citizens "of Georgia or another country" who graduated from an accredited Georgian institution and hold a state certificate; Article 21 requires a diploma, completed residency and a passed state exam for that certificate; and Article 10 makes knowledge of the Georgian language mandatory for independent practice.

In other words, foreigners are legally on par with citizens, but the route runs through Georgian-language exams. That is why we rate Georgia "mixed" rather than "good": the structure fits FMGL, but how NMC applies the "licence on par with citizens" test to Georgian graduates can only be confirmed case by case. Keep copies of your syllabus, rotation logbooks and any certificate the university issues.

Eligibility and admission process for 2027

You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, at least 50% in PCB (40% for reserved categories), age 17 by 31 December 2027, a qualifying NEET-UG score from the last three years, and proof of English. There is no national entrance exam for foreign applicants.

1. NEET-UG 2027 (or a qualifying 2025/2026 result).
2. Apply to the university online. European University asks for a passport copy, school certificate, photo and an English certificate; without a certificate you take its remote English test (speaking, listening, reading). David Tvildiani Medical University asks for 60% in chemistry and biology, a B1 English certificate, NEET for Indians and an online interview.
3. Recognition: the university sends your documents to the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE) and the Ministry of Education, which issues a decree giving you the right to study in Georgia.
4. Contract and fee payment directly to the university.
5. Visa: apply at a Georgian embassy or consulate once enrolled.
6. Arrival: classes start late September or early October.

Careers360 reports that applications usually open around December–January and close in August; Tbilisi State Medical University's site showed "Admission for 2026/2027 Fall intake is open" in November 2026. Apostille your documents at the Ministry of External Affairs before applying. See our admission process guide and student visa guide.

FMGE pass rate for Georgian graduates

In 2025, 30.3% of Georgian-trained candidates passed FMGE (1,548 of 5,103), compared with 21.5% for all countries — but results differ sharply by university.

Source: NBEMS FMGE performance reports 2024 and 2025. Georgia's rate fell between 2024 and 2025 while the number of candidates rose by about a fifth — a pattern to watch. Small universities can swing widely from one session to the next, so look at several years. Our FMGE exam guide explains the exam itself.

Language of instruction and clinical training

Teaching is in English, but patients speak Georgian. Georgian authorities say most MD programmes include Georgian language courses, and "it always helps if the students know the local language" during clinical work. Tbilisi State Medical University also runs a Russian-medium MD for $5,000 a year — do not choose it if you want Indian registration, because FMGL requires English throughout.

Ask each university how big clinical groups are, which hospitals they use, and whether you will take histories yourself or watch. European University, for example, lists up to 50 clinical bases and its own Jo Ann University Hospital; New Vision University describes a predominantly practical final phase.

Public or private university in Georgia?

Georgia's public universities are older and larger; its private ones are newer, often smaller, and usually own or partner closely with a hospital. Neither type is automatically better — the FMGE table above shows strong and weak results in both groups.

• Tbilisi State Medical University (public) traces its history to the medical faculty founded in Tbilisi in 1918 and has roughly 7,500 undergraduate students, about a quarter of them international (Wikipedia). It is the biggest single source of Georgian FMGE candidates.
• Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (public), founded in 1918, is Georgia's oldest university, with about 23,500 students; its Faculty of Medicine has been independent since 2000. It is ranked 951–1000 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
• Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University (public) grew out of a 1935 teachers' institute, became Batumi State University in 1990 and teaches its English MD in the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Health Care.
• David Tvildiani Medical University (private) was founded in 1989 as AIETI Medical School — which it describes as Georgia's first non-governmental medical institution — and took its current name in 2011.
• European University (private) reports about 2,000 international students, runs Jo Ann University Hospital (founded 1996) and adds St Michael's Hospital to its network from 2026.
• New Vision University (private) teaches a 360-ECTS MD in four "loops", ending with a 60-ECTS practical phase, and says the curriculum is designed against WFME global standards.

For budgeting, public universities sit at both ends of the range ($5,000 at Batumi, $8,000 in Tbilisi), so compare course quality and hospital access rather than the label.

Life in Tbilisi and Batumi: climate, food and safety

Georgia is generally safe and comfortable for Indian students, but expect political protests in Tbilisi, a wet climate in Batumi and higher living costs than Central Asia.

• Tbilisi climate: humid subtropical with hot summers (average highs around 32 °C in July–August) and winters near freezing (January average low about −0.6 °C).
• Batumi climate: on the Black Sea, mild in winter (January lows around 4 °C) but described as the wettest city in Georgia and the Caucasus, with roughly 2,400–2,500 mm of rain a year.
• Food: Georgian food is built around bread, cheese, meat and beans, so vegetarians should check what is available near their hostel and whether a shared kitchen is provided. European University, for example, runs its own cafeteria.
• Safety: the UK FCDO rates crime as low overall but warns about pickpocketing, drink spiking and discrimination against ethnic minorities. Protests around Parliament on Rustaveli Avenue reached their 700th consecutive day on 28 October 2026 and "tensions can escalate without warning". Do not join demonstrations — participants may face questioning on exit or be refused re-entry.
• Restricted areas: the FCDO advises against all travel to Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
• Earthquakes: small tremors are frequent; the last significant one was magnitude 6.2 in 2022.

Read our life as an Indian medical student abroad guide for banking, SIM cards and settling in.

How to verify a Georgian medical university

Check four things: Georgian authorisation, programme accreditation, WDOMS listing and NBEMS results.

1. Authorisation and accreditation: the English MD programme itself must be accredited in Georgia — ask for the NCEQE accreditation decision and its expiry date.
2. WDOMS: search the exact university name on the World Directory of Medical Schools (search.wdoms.org). A listing is a legitimacy check, not NMC approval — see our WDOMS and recognition guide.
3. FMGE track record: look the university up in NBEMS's institution-wise FMGE report under its official name.
4. Indian Embassy: the Embassy of India in Yerevan is also accredited to Georgia and publishes advisories for students.

Red flags to watch for

• "NMC-approved" or "no NEET needed" — NMC approves no foreign university (why there is no "NMC-approved" list), and NEET is mandatory for Indians who want to practise in India (MBBS abroad without NEET).
• Russian- or Georgian-medium programmes sold as cheaper "MBBS" options.
• Transfer promises — FMGL requires the whole course in one university; the Indian Embassy in Yerevan has warned about agents bringing transfer students on false promises.
• Fees paid to an agent's account instead of the university, or fees well below the university's published price.
• No NCEQE decree or Ministry recognition before you travel — you should not need a tourist visa to "sort it out later".

Our agent scams and red flags guide lists more warning signs.

Georgia vs Armenia vs Azerbaijan

Georgia sends far more candidates to FMGE than Armenia or Azerbaijan, and its 2025 pass rate was more than double Armenia's — but it is not the cheapest option. MBBS in Armenia has a well-known state university in Yerevan but much lower average FMGE results in 2024–25, and MBBS in Azerbaijan is a smaller option. If you need a loan, read our education loan guide before you commit.

Pros and cons of MBBS in Georgia

Advantages

• Six-year English-taught MD is the national standard, matching FMGL's duration requirement
• FMGE 2025 pass rate of 30.3% for Georgian graduates, above the 21.5% all-country average
• Wide choice: public universities (TSMU, Ivane Javakhishvili TSU, BSU) and private ones with their own hospitals
• Fees are published officially by most universities in US dollars
• Low overall crime level according to the UK FCDO
• Georgian law allows foreign citizens to obtain a licence on the same terms as Georgians

Drawbacks

• Tuition of $4,800–8,000 a year is higher than in Central Asia or Russia
• Licence to practise requires a Georgian-language post-diploma exam and residency, which few Indian graduates attempt
• FMGE results vary from about 16% to 42% between universities, so the choice of university matters a lot
• Clinical work with patients needs Georgian; teaching is in English but patients are not
• Long-running political protests in Tbilisi that the FCDO says can turn violent
• Living costs in Tbilisi are higher than in Central Asian student cities

Medical universities in Georgia (5)

Tuition is per year in US dollars for the English-medium general-medicine programme. Click a university for intake, hostel, recognition and FAQs.

University	City	Type	Tuition / year	Duration
Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University	Batumi	Public	$5,000	6 years (one-cycle Medical Doctor)
European University	Tbilisi	Private	$6,500	6 years (360 ECTS Medical Doctor)
New Vision University	Tbilisi	Private	$7,000	6 years (360 ECTS Medical Doctor)
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University	Tbilisi	Public	$8,000	6 years (one-stage Medicine programme)
Tbilisi State Medical University	Tbilisi	Public	$8,000	6 years (one-cycle Doctor of Medicine)