Why study in Georgia?
Georgia is a small country in the Caucasus. Most Indian students go there for the six-year Medical Doctor (MD) programme, which Georgian authorities describe as equal to an MBBS. Several universities in Tbilisi and Batumi teach the MD in English. A few also offer English-taught bachelor's and master's degrees in business, computer science and engineering.
If you plan to practise in India, the National Medical Commission's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations 2021 apply to you. The course must last at least 54 months and be taught in English. You need a 12-month internship at the same foreign university, on top of the course. You must also be registered to practise medicine in Georgia on the same terms as a Georgian citizen. NMC does not publish a list of approved foreign universities. Check every programme against these rules yourself before you pay.
Be careful with Georgia's MD structure. According to answers from Georgian authorities published by the Embassy of India in Yerevan, the internship (clinical clerkship) sits inside the sixth year of the course. Independent practice in Georgia needs a national exam and a residency. Ask each university in writing how its programme meets each FMGL condition.
- Several universities teach the six-year MD fully in English
- Published English-medium MD fees range from about US$5,000 to US$8,000 a year
- Universities such as Tbilisi State University and BAU International University ask Indian applicants for NEET
- Georgian authorities say MD programmes are accredited by NCEQE, which is recognised by the World Federation for Medical Education
- Some universities also teach business, computer science and engineering degrees in English
- Two intakes a year at some universities, for example Ilia State University (autumn and spring)
Popular universities in Georgia
Tbilisi State Medical University
Tbilisi · English-medium MD, US$8,000 a year
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Tbilisi · Six-year English MD, US$8,000 a year
Caucasus University
Tbilisi · English MD plus business and computing degrees
Georgian American University
Tbilisi · Published 2026–27 fees for English programmes
University of Georgia
Tbilisi · English MD, IT and business programmes
Ilia State University
Tbilisi · English computing and engineering bachelor's
Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University
Batumi · State university with an English MD
BAU International University, Batumi
Batumi · Six-year English MD; asks Indians for NEET
Popular programmes
- Medical Doctor (MD / MBBS equivalent)
- Dentistry
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Public Health
- Pharmacy
- Engineering
Courses from our Course Finder
Medical Doctor Program (English Medium)
Tbilisi State Medical University · Tbilisi · MBBS / Medicine
Medicine (English program)
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University · Tbilisi · MBBS / Medicine · 6 years
Public Health (English program)
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University · Tbilisi · Master’s · 2 years
MD (Medical Doctor) Program (In English)
Caucasus University · Tbilisi · MBBS / Medicine · 6 years
Bachelor’s program in Business Administration (Specializations: Finance, Marketing, Management)
Caucasus University · Tbilisi · Bachelor’s · 3 years
Bachelor’s program in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Caucasus University · Tbilisi · Bachelor’s · 3 years
Cost of studying: financial breakdown
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| MD (MBBS) tuition | US$5,000–8,000 / yrEnglish-medium MD fees published by BSU, Caucasus, GAU, TSU and TSMU; TSMU's American MD costs US$13,500 a year |
| Undergraduate tuition | US$4,000–5,500 / yrEnglish bachelor's fees at Ilia, GAU and Caucasus University |
| Postgraduate tuition | US$3,200–5,000 / yrEnglish master's and MBA fees at Ilia, GAU and Caucasus University |
| Living costs / proof of funds | 2× subsistence minimum / monthFor a study residence permit, your bank balance must be at least double Georgia's monthly subsistence minimum for each month of the permit |
| Study residence permit fee | GEL 300 / 450 / 600Decision in 30, 20 or 10 calendar days |
| Recognition of school certificate | GEL 250NCEQE fee as quoted by the University of Georgia; many universities handle this for you |
| Health / travel insurance | RequiredMust cover the full validity of the D3 visa |
Typical tuition in rupees: ≈ ₹4–8 lakh per year (European Central Bank and Bank of Russia reference rates, 9 October 2026).
Application checklist
- 1Qualify NEET-UG for MBBS/MD; NMC treats the result as your eligibility certificate, valid for 3 years
- 2Check the programme against NMC FMGL 2021: 54-month course, English medium, 12-month internship at the same university, licence to practise in Georgia
- 3Passport valid well beyond your planned stay
- 4Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates, showing Biology, Chemistry and English
- 5English proficiency at B2 level (for example IELTS or TOEFL) if your university asks for it
- 6Georgian translations of documents, notarised, for recognition by NCEQE
- 7Admission letter and the Ministry of Education order confirming your enrolment
- 8D3 study visa application through geoconsul.gov.ge
- 9Travel insurance, proof of funds and proof of accommodation
- 10Study residence permit from the Public Service Development Agency after you arrive
Student visa: D3 Immigration (Study) Visa
Indian students need a D3 study visa to start a degree in Georgia. You apply online through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal (geoconsul.gov.ge) once you have your admission documents. The visa is valid for 90 days, and you then apply for a study residence permit inside Georgia.
What you’ll need
- Online application and visit registration on geoconsul.gov.ge
- Copy of your national passport
- Admission letter from the Georgian university
- Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia accepting you as a student
- Ministry order on the university's accreditation and its English-language faculties
- Travel insurance covering the whole visa period
- Proof of financial support or bank statements for the past 3 months
- Proof of accommodation in Georgia and one biometric photo
Work and employment options
- While you study
- No official work allowance published; ask your university before you plan any work
- After you graduate
- Georgian authorities state that MD graduates can work as junior doctors under supervision. Independent practice needs the national post-diploma qualification exam and a residency. At Tbilisi State Medical University, residency programmes are taught only in Georgian. To practise in India, you must pass NMC's screening test or NExT and complete a 12-month supervised internship in India.
- Most Indian MD graduates return to India and take NMC's screening test (FMGE) or the National Exit Test
- In India, NMC also requires a 12-month supervised internship after the foreign degree
- In Georgia, MD graduates may work as junior doctors under a doctor's instructions
- Specialist training in Georgia means passing a state exam and completing a residency, often taught in Georgian
- English-taught business, computer science and cybersecurity degrees lead to careers in IT and services
Good to know: A law adopted on 25 June 2026 (No. 1803) applies from 1 September 2026. A study residence permit can now end if you earn no more than one-third of the credits available in an academic year. It can also end if you spend 183 days or more outside Georgia in any 12 months.
Scholarships to explore
- New Vision University: 25% university scholarship for students who pass all chosen courses over two consecutive semesters
- BAU International University, Batumi: scholarships for high academic performance for international students
- BAU International University, Batumi: 15% tuition discount for siblings who study there at the same time
Official sources · checked 10 October 2026
- National Medical Commission: FAQs on FMGL Regulations 2021 (opens in a new tab)
- National Medical Commission: For Students to Study Abroad (opens in a new tab)
- Embassy of India, Yerevan: Revised advisory for Indian students seeking medical studies in Georgia (opens in a new tab)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia: Study Visa D3 checklist (opens in a new tab)
- Public Service Development Agency: Migration / Residence Permits (opens in a new tab)
- Legislative Herald of Georgia (Matsne): Law No. 1803 of 25 June 2026 amending the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens (opens in a new tab)
Figures are indicative planning ranges and change often. Always confirm fees, funds and visa rules on the university and official government websites before you apply.