Coastal city
Batumi is Georgia's main Black Sea port city and a popular resort destination.
General Medicine (MBBS-equivalent) · 2026-2027
Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University
A public Batumi university with roots reaching back to 1895.
LocationBatumi, Georgia
Founded1895
ProgrammeGeneral Medicine (MBBS-equivalent)
Duration6 years
University overview
A public university in Batumi, on Georgia's Black Sea coast.
Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University is a public university in Batumi. Its roots reach back to a boys' gymnasium first proposed in 1895 and opened in 1897, which became a pedagogical institute in 1923 and was granted full university status in 1990. Its General Medicine programme structures the sixth year around a clinical internship, which its fee sheet states is compulsory in Georgia under National Medical Commission rules.
- Public university in Batumi, tracing back to an 1895 gymnasium
- Pedagogical institute from 1923; full university status since 1990
- Six-year General Medicine programme, with internship folded into year six
- Fee sheet describes an affiliated 3,500+ bed hospital
Life in Batumi
Studying in Batumi, on Georgia's Black Sea coast.
Georgia attracts international healthcare students with modern institutions and English-taught options. Every programme must still be checked individually for curriculum, clinical training, degree title and licensing compatibility.
Student community
A growing base of international medical students in the city.
Setting
A subtropical climate, distinct from Tbilisi's more continental weather.
Climate
A varied climate — subtropical on the Black Sea coast around Batumi, more continental inland in Tbilisi.
Community
An established Indian and South Asian student community across Georgia's university cities.
Cost of living
Generally moderate food, transport and accommodation costs for a European study destination.
Connectivity
Regular flight connections to India via regional hubs, supporting travel home during breaks.
Accreditations and listings
Organisations named in the university's materials.
A listing or accreditation reference must be checked directly for the exact programme and current intake.
World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) — as listed in the university's fee sheet
Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
General Medical Council (GMC) — as listed in the university's fee sheet
University leadership
Who leads BSU.
Rector, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University
Tite Aroshidze
Doctor of Economics, named as Rector on the university's own official website. Previously served as Adjara's Minister of Agriculture (2018-2020) and Deputy Chairman then Chairman of a constitutional-legal committee of Adjara's Supreme Council (2020-2025).
Source: university websiteAdmission requirements
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Entry requirements
- Valid NEET qualification as applicable to Indian students
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
- Minimum age and marks under prevailing National Medical Commission rules
- University-specific application, document and health requirements
Supporting documents
- Original 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
- Passport valid for the full programme duration
- NEET scorecard and admission-related certificates
- Passport-size photographs as specified by the university
Important for Indian applicants
Indian applicants must meet the prevailing National Medical Commission eligibility requirements before admission.
Confirm the current fee schedule, hostel policy and intake dates directly with the university before making any payment.
This page summarises figures from the fee sheet provided to Yodhapath for the 2026-27 intake; all figures require current written confirmation.
Fee structure 2026-2027
The fees, exactly as listed.
All amounts are shown exactly as presented in the university's fee sheet and require current written confirmation.
| Year | 1st Semester ($) | 2nd Semester ($) | Total per Year ($) | Total per Year (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | $2,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 | ₹4,25,000 |
| 2nd Year | $2,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 | ₹4,25,000 |
| 3rd Year | $2,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 | ₹4,25,000 |
| 4th Year | $2,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 | ₹4,25,000 |
| 5th Year | $2,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 | ₹4,25,000 |
| 6th Year | — | — | $5,000 (internship in Georgia compulsory per NMC) | ₹4,25,000 |
| Total programme cost | $30,000 (approximately ₹25,50,000) | |||
University admission and registration: $2,500 (one-time), separate from the yearly figures above.
Administrative charges (OTC): approximately $1,600 (EQE, minister decree, medical insurance, document preparation) plus $350 (TRC, affidavits, accommodation letter, post-arrival police verification).
Hostel & food: approximately $3,000 (~₹2.50 lakh).
Consultancy charges payable in India: approximately ₹1,50,000 plus the air ticket — covering admission seat reservation, MEA apostille attestation, invitation documentation, visa charges in India, guidance across all six years, document translation, airport pickup and hostel allotment.
Student services
Support from application to graduation.
Yodhapath supports a structured transition, clearer cost planning and practical help so students can focus on study and career growth.
Administrative and documentation
Application processing, verification, offer letter, translations, notarisation, apostille, legalisation, education-ministry and immigration support, invitations, visa assistance and document review.
Pre-arrival and travel
Flight-booking guidance, airport pickup and transport to the university or hostel.
Financial and payment
Assistance with timely and secure tuition-fee payments.
Accommodation and living
University hostel booking and assistance for students choosing private accommodation.
Enrolment
University registration, local ID and police registration, mentorship and counselling.
Post-graduation
Degree attestation, embassy verification, residency and licensing-exam guidance, and alumni networking.
Fee payment terms and conditions
- Tuition and hostel fees are payable in advance according to the university schedule.
- Each semester's or year's charges must be cleared before it begins; late payment may prevent progression and may attract penalties.
- First-year hostel fees must be paid before travel, and education-loan formalities should be completed before travel confirmation.
- Refunds are governed by university policy and may be calculated according to services already used.
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