European University (Tbilisi) MD Programme: Fees, Admission and Review for Indian Students
European University (EU) is a private university in Tbilisi, Georgia, offering a 6-year, 360-ECTS Medical Doctor (MD) programme in English for $6,500 a year (≈ ₹6.1 lakh) — about $39,000 (≈ ₹36.7 lakh) in tuition for the whole course. It reports about 2,000 international students and runs its own Jo Ann University Hospital. Its graduates passed FMGE at 36.0% in 2024 but 24.1% in 2025 (76 of 315), below Georgia's 30.3% average.
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EU: key facts
- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Type
- Private university
- Tuition per year
- $6,500 (USD, approx.)
- Total (tuition + hostel, full course)
- $39,000
- Course duration
- 6 years (360 ECTS Medical Doctor)
- Medium of instruction
- English
- Intake
- September (autumn); 2025–26 deadline was 20 September 2025
- Recognition
- Private university authorised in Georgia; enrolment via NCEQE and Ministry of Education; University states its Faculty of Medicine is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools — verify at search.wdoms.org; Member of AMEE and AMSE (university's statement)
- Indian students
- 315 European University graduates sat FMGE in 2025 (NBEMS); the university reports about 2,000 international students overall
- Official website
- eu.edu.ge/en
Key takeaways
- Official fee: $6,500 a year for the 6-year, 360-ECTS English-medium MD; the dental programme costs $5,500.
- European University reports about 2,000 international students and up to 50 clinical bases, including its own Jo Ann University Hospital (founded 1996).
- St Michael's Hospital joins the university's clinical network from 2026.
- NBEMS: EU graduates passed FMGE at 36.0% in 2024 (151 of 420) but 24.1% in 2025 (76 of 315).
- Admission: online application, English certificate or remote English test, then NCEQE and Ministry of Education recognition before the contract and visa.
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European University at a glance
European University (EU) is a private university in Tbilisi with a Faculty of Medicine that teaches a six-year, English-medium Medical Doctor (MD) programme. The university says it hosts about 2,000 international students, works with up to 50 clinical bases and runs two university hospitals. It describes itself as the only private university in Georgia included in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings (the university's own statement).
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| City | Tbilisi (Faculty of Medicine building: 17 Sarajishvili Street) |
| Type | Private |
| Course | Medical Doctor (MD), 6 years, 360 ECTS, English |
| Tuition | $6,500 a year (≈ ₹6.1 lakh) |
| Own hospitals | Jo Ann University Hospital; St Michael's Hospital from 2026 |
| FMGE 2025 | 24.1% (76 of 315), NBEMS |
Fees
European University publishes its English-programme fees in US dollars (university website, November 2026):
| Programme | Duration | Credits | Fee per year | ≈ ₹ per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor (MD) | 6 years | 360 ECTS | $6,500 | ₹6.1 lakh |
| Dental Medicine (DMD) | 5 years | 300 ECTS | $5,500 | ₹5.2 lakh |
Six years of MD tuition total $39,000 (≈ ₹36.7 lakh). The university offers dormitory places — described as affordable and usually booked in advance — but does not publish a price, and it refers students to Numbeo for Tbilisi living costs. Our MBBS in Georgia hub estimates about $230 a month for a shared flat and $200–690 a month for daily costs. With a Georgian bank student card, bus, minibus and metro rides cost GEL 1.
Hospitals and clinical training
Clinical access is EU's main selling point. Jo Ann University Hospital, established on 16 September 1996, is a multidisciplinary hospital run by the university and specialising in paediatric cardiology and congenital heart defects. St Michael's Hospital becomes the second hospital in the university's network in 2026, and the university-owned EU Dent clinic gives dental students practice.
Across Georgia, MD students begin mandatory clinical rotations in year 4, with roughly 120 ECTS of rotations in the last four semesters, according to Georgian authorities' answers to the Indian Embassy. Ask EU which rotations happen at its own hospitals versus partner clinics, how groups are sized, and how the final-year clerkship is certified for FMGL 2021 purposes. See our FMGL rules guide.
Admission process
European University's enrolment rules for international students set out a clear sequence:
- Apply online (the form needs a Google account).
- Document check by the admissions manager: notarised passport copy, notarised school-leaving certificate, one 3 × 4 cm photo and an international English certificate if you have one.
- English test: without a valid certificate, you take the university's remote exam in speaking, listening and reading.
- Recognition: the university sends your documents to the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE) and the Ministry of Education for recognition and the right to study.
- Agreement and tuition payment, with proof of the semester fee by the deadline — for the 2025–26 autumn intake that was 20 September 2025.
- Visa at a Georgian embassy or consulate.
Indian applicants also need a qualifying NEET-UG score (valid three years) and apostilled documents — see our NEET guide.
FMGE results
| Session | Appeared | Passed | Pass % |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMGE 2024 (both sessions) | 420 | 151 | 36.0% |
| FMGE June 2025 | 148 | 36 | 24.3% |
| FMGE December 2025 | 167 | 40 | 24.0% |
| FMGE 2025 combined | 315 | 76 | 24.1% |
Source: NBEMS. The 2025 result was consistent across both sessions but clearly lower than 2024 and below Georgia's 30.3% average. Our FMGE guide covers preparation.
Licence and FMGL considerations
Georgian authorities state that no MD graduate is registered on graduation; graduates must pass a national post-diploma exam in Georgian and complete residency to practise independently, and Georgian law applies the same rules to foreigners. Ask EU for its MD programme's current accreditation decision and keep your syllabus and rotation records for your NMC eligibility application.
Questions to ask before you pay
Get written answers from the university's admissions office, not an agent:
- Which year does your batch start rotations at Jo Ann University Hospital, and which rotations happen at partner clinics instead?
- How many hours of Georgian language are in the MD curriculum?
- What does a dormitory place cost, and is one guaranteed in year 1?
- Is the $6,500 fee fixed for all six years, and what other charges (insurance, residence permit, exams) apply?
- What is the current accreditation status and expiry date of the English MD programme?
Clear answers to these will tell you more about the university than any brochure. For broader warning signs, read our agent scams and red flags guide.
Is European University right for you?
EU suits students who want a private Tbilisi university with its own hospital at a mid-range fee. Its 2025 FMGE dip is the main caution. Compare it with New Vision University ($7,000, 34.0% in 2025) and Tbilisi State Medical University ($8,000, 23.2%), using our how to choose a medical university abroad guide.
Pros and cons of EU
Advantages
- Mid-range official fee of $6,500 a year for a 6-year English MD
- Own university hospital (Jo Ann University Hospital) plus a second hospital joining in 2026
- Clear online application with a remote English test if you lack a certificate
- Large international student body of about 2,000
Drawbacks
- FMGE pass rate fell from 36.0% (2024) to 24.1% (2025), below Georgia's 30.3% average
- Private university — check that the MD programme's accreditation is current
- Website was running in test mode in November 2026; confirm details with admissions
- Licence to practise in Georgia requires a Georgian-language exam and residency
Frequently asked questions
What is the fee for MBBS at European University Georgia?
European University lists $6,500 a year for its English-medium Medical Doctor (MD) programme, which runs 6 years and 360 ECTS. That is about ₹6.1 lakh a year and $39,000 (≈ ₹36.7 lakh) in tuition for the whole course. Accommodation and living costs are extra — the university has a dormitory but does not publish its price.
What is the FMGE pass rate of European University graduates?
NBEMS reports 76 of 315 European University graduates passed FMGE in 2025 (24.1%): 36 of 148 in June and 40 of 167 in December. In 2024, 151 of 420 passed (36.0%). Georgia's average in 2025 was 30.3%.
Does European University have its own hospital?
Yes. The university runs Jo Ann University Hospital, a multidisciplinary hospital established in 1996 that specialises in paediatric cardiology and congenital heart defects, and says St Michael's Hospital joins its clinical network from 2026. It also cites up to 50 clinical bases and its own dental clinic, EU Dent.
How do I apply to European University from India?
Fill in the online application, upload a notarised passport copy, school certificate and photo, and submit an English certificate or take the university's remote English test. The university then submits your documents to NCEQE and the Ministry of Education for recognition. After that you sign the agreement, pay tuition and apply for a Georgian visa. Indian students also need NEET-UG.
Sources
- Why EU — international students (fees, hospitals, memberships) — European University
- Enrollment rule — international students — European University
- Cost of living and conditions — European University
- FMGE Performance Report 2025 — National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
- Country/Institute Wise Performance in FMGE 2024 — National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
- Advisory to Indian Students Seeking Admission in Georgia — Embassy of India, Yerevan
Last fact-checked 14 November 2026. Fees are approximate and quoted in US dollars; exchange rates and university fee schedules change every year. Confirm current figures with the university and your national medical regulator before paying. See our editorial policy.