MCI / NMC recognised
Top Georgian medical universities are on the Indian recognition list.
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Country guide
Country guide Study in Georgia
Georgia is a fast-rising study destination for medicine and dentistry — with English-medium MD programs at MCI/NMC-listed universities, low tuition, and visa-on-arrival access for Indian students.
Why Georgia
Affordable English-medium MD on the EU’s doorstep.
Recognised medical degrees, low tuition, and easy entry for Indian students.
Affordable tuition
MD programs typically $4,000–$8,000/year.
English-medium MD
Full 6-year MD programs taught in English for international students.
Easy entry
Visa-on-arrival or simplified D3 visa for Indian students.
Medical-degree value pick
MCI / NMC recognised. English-medium. $5k/year tuition.
Georgia’s English-medium MD programs are listed by the National Medical Commission of India — offering recognised degrees at one of the lowest price points in Europe.
$5k/yrMedian MD tuition
NMCRecognised
6 yrsMD duration
ENMedium
Universities
Top universities in Georgia
A representative shortlist across research universities and specialist institutions.
Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU)
Oldest medical university in Georgia — NMC-listed.
New Vision University
Modern English-medium MD program in Tbilisi.
David Tvildiani Medical University
Top private medical university with US-style curriculum.
European University
English-medium MD & dentistry programs.
Caucasus International University
Multi-disciplinary; MD, dentistry, pharmacy.
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Flagship public university with broad programs.
Georgian National University SEU
Business, IT, and law tracks in English.
BAU International University Batumi
Coastal campus with MD & dentistry programs.
Programs
Popular programs
The most-applied tracks for international students.
MD Dentistry Pharmacy Computer Science Business & IT Law International Relations Tourism & Hospitality
Costs
Tuition and cost of living
Indicative ranges — final figures depend on program and city.
MD English-medium$4,500 – $9,000Per year · 6-year program.
Dentistry$5,000 – $9,000Per year · 5-year program.
Living — Tbilisi$400 – $500Per month · rent + food + transport.
Living — Other cities$300 – $400Per month · Batumi, Kutaisi, Gori.
Funding & visa
Scholarships, funding & the Georgia student visa
Two parallel tracks — how to fund the degree, and how to secure your stay.
Scholarships & funding
- University-specific tuition reductions for high-NEET-scoring candidates.
- Sibling and family discounts at several private MD universities.
- Early-bird tuition discounts for first-intake applications.
- NMC-recognition list maintained by India’s health ministry.
- Education loans through major Indian and international lenders.
Student visa snapshot
- Visa name: D3 study visa via the Georgian e-visa portal or consulate.
- Requires admission letter and a Georgian institutional invitation.
- Proof of funds: $2,500–$4,000 for the first year.
- Standard processing: 5–10 working days online; 30 days at consulate.
- Work allowance: part-time allowed alongside studies.
Timeline
Application timeline
A typical roadmap from profile review to arrival.
Profile review & shortlist
10–12 months out: MD university shortlist + NMC verification.
Documents & tests
6–10 months out: NEET prep + IELTS where required.
Applications
Mar–Aug: most MD universities accept rolling applications.
Offers & invitation
May–Aug: admission letter + invitation for visa.
D3 visa
Aug–Sep: e-visa or consulate; expedited if invitation in hand.
Pre-departure & arrival
Sep: flights, hostel allocation, university orientation.
Plan your Georgia application with us
From NMC-list verification to D3 visa — Voyage maps a Georgia-ready application.
What you’ll get
A 30-minute counselor-led session, free of cost.
- NMC-list MD shortlist
- Tbilisi vs Batumi fit
- D3 visa roadmap