Capital city
Tbilisi is Georgia's capital and largest city, home to most of the country's universities.
General Medicine (MBBS-equivalent) · 2026-2027
Tbilisi State Medical University
Georgia's oldest medical university, founded in 1918.
LocationTbilisi, Georgia
Founded1918
ProgrammeGeneral Medicine (MBBS-equivalent)
Duration6 years
University overview
Georgia's oldest public medical university.
Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU) is a public medical university in Tbilisi, founded in 1918. Its own fee sheet describes it as 'Georgia's No. 1 Medical University,' though independent sources instead describe it as the largest medical university in Georgia and Eastern Europe — this page presents the sheet's ranking claim as the university's own description rather than independently verified fact.
- Public medical university in Tbilisi, founded in 1918
- Georgia's oldest medical university
- Described in independent sources as the largest medical university in Georgia and Eastern Europe
- Fee sheet describes an affiliated 6,000+ bed hospital
Life in Tbilisi
Studying in Tbilisi, Georgia's capital.
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
An established base of Indian and South Asian students across Tbilisi's institutions.
Setting
A historic city on the Kura River, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
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 TSMU.
Rector, Tbilisi State Medical University
Prof. Irakli Natroshvili
Named as Rector on the university's own official website.
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.
This university's fee sheet is headed 'Fees Structure 2025-26' rather than '2026-27' as with the other universities on this site — confirm whether an updated intake-year sheet is available before relying on these figures.
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 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | ₹6,80,000 |
| 2nd Year | $4,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | ₹6,80,000 |
| 3rd Year | $4,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | ₹6,80,000 |
| 4th Year | $4,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | ₹6,80,000 |
| 5th Year | $4,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | ₹6,80,000 |
| 6th Year | — | — | As per NMC — internship in Georgia is compulsory (no dollar figure shown on the fee sheet) | — |
| Total programme cost | $40,000 (approximately ₹34,00,000) | |||
The fee sheet's own 6th-year row does not show a dollar or INR figure — confirm the exact 6th-year cost directly with the university before relying on the $40,000 grand total shown here.
Hostel & food: approximately $200-250 per month. The fee sheet mentions scholarships for top-ranked students and states internship fees may range from $5,000-8,000.
Administrative charges (OTC): approximately $1,600 (university registration, EQE, minister decree, medical insurance, document preparation) plus $350 (TRC, affidavits, accommodation letter, post-arrival police verification).
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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