MBBS in Georgia vs Europe: Complete Guide for 2026

MBBS in Georgia is a 6-year, English-taught medical degree now offered exclusively through Georgia's NMC-compliant private universities, since state universities stopped admitting foreign students from the 2026 academic year. Here is who is still open to Indian applicants, what a year actually costs, and an honest comparison against our 9 EU partner countries.

Key Takeaways

• MBBS in Georgia now runs only through private universities. Tbilisi State Medical University and other state institutions stopped admitting foreign students from the 2026 academic year.
• Verified, currently-open private universities include Georgian American University, BAU International University, Georgian National University (SEU), Caucasus University, David Tvildiani Medical University and New Vision University, all listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).
• Tuition at Georgia's main private universities runs USD 5,000-8,000 per year (roughly Rs 30-50 lakh for the full 6-year program).
• A qualifying NEET-UG score is mandatory for Indian applicants, valid for three years for foreign-admission purposes; most Georgian private universities require no separate written entrance exam.
• Our 9 EU partner countries offer EU-wide degree recognition under Directive 2005/36/EC and a more structured postgraduate pathway within Europe. See the comparison below to decide what fits your goals.

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Why Do Indian Students Consider MBBS in Georgia?

Georgia has attracted Indian medical aspirants for its English-medium instruction, moderate tuition (broadly USD 5,000-8,000/year) and a straightforward, document-based admission process built around NEET-UG rather than a separate written entrance exam. As of August 2024, more than 16,000 Indian students were reported studying medicine in Georgia, giving new applicants an established senior-student network and Indian community, mainly concentrated in Tbilisi.

What Changed for MBBS in Georgia in 2026?

From the 2026 academic year, Georgia's state universities no longer admit foreign students, following a "citizen-first" policy announced by Georgia's Education Minister that reserves state-funded university places for Georgian citizens. This directly affects Tbilisi State Medical University and other public institutions that previously admitted large numbers of Indian applicants. They remain open only to students already enrolled before the policy change.

Georgia's roughly 45 private universities, out of 64 accredited higher-education institutions overall, are unaffected and remain fully open to Indian applicants. Any university list or fee comparison for MBBS in Georgia published before 2026 that includes state universities as an option for new applicants is now out of date.

Which Universities Can Indian Students Apply to for MBBS in Georgia?

The following private universities remain confirmed open to new Indian applicants and are listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools:

For a deeper dive into city choice, cost of living and accommodation, see our dedicated 2026 Georgia policy update and private-university cost guide.

What Are the Eligibility Requirements for MBBS in Georgia?

1. Minimum age 17 years at the time of admission.
2. Complete Class 12 with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for reserved categories per NMC norms).
3. Qualify NEET-UG with a valid score, valid for three years for foreign-admission purposes. This is mandatory for every Indian applicant.
4. Hold a valid passport and be certified medically fit for study abroad.
5. Apply directly to an open private university; most require no separate written entrance exam beyond NEET-UG, though a few (including DTMU) add an interview or internal assessment.

What Is the Admission Process for MBBS in Georgia?

1. Choose a currently-open private university and review its specific eligibility criteria.
2. Submit scanned documents: passport, 10+2 mark sheets, and NEET-UG scorecard.
3. Receive an admission/invitation letter from the university.
4. Apply for a student visa with the required documentation.
5. Travel to Georgia and begin your MBBS/MD program, generally starting with the September/October intake (some universities also run a February/March intake).

Is a Georgian Medical Degree Recognised for Indian Students?

The National Medical Commission does not maintain a positive "approved list" of foreign universities. Under the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021, a Georgian MD/MBBS qualifies an Indian graduate for licensing if the program runs at least 54 months plus a 12-month internship, is taught fully in English, is completed physically on campus at a WDOMS-listed institution, and the graduate subsequently clears the FMGE (soon transitioning to NExT). All six private universities listed above are currently listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

What Career Options Exist After MBBS in Georgia?

Graduates of Georgia's private medical universities have several paths available, depending on which licensing route they pursue:

• Practising in India: after clearing FMGE (or NExT once fully implemented) and completing internship/registration requirements with a State Medical Council.
• The US route: universities like David Tvildiani Medical University and Georgian American University structure teaching around USMLE preparation, and graduates match into US residencies through the standard ECFMG pathway.
• UK/Australia routes: via PLAB (UK) or the AMC exam (Australia), subject to each country's own licensing rules.
• Postgraduate study in Georgia or Europe: Georgian residency programs are competitive and largely Georgian-language, so most Indian graduates pursuing PG return to India's NEET-PG/NEET-SS system or explore EU postgraduate routes where language and licensing requirements allow.

MBBS in Georgia vs Our 9 EU Partner Countries: Which Fits You Better?

Georgia and our 9 EU partner countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Cyprus, Romania) both offer English-taught, NEET-based admission with no separate written entrance exam at many universities. Where they differ is degree recognition framework and postgraduate pathway.

Georgia's lower tuition and large existing Indian community make it an accessible option, but the 2026 state-university closure adds a layer of institutional risk that our EU partner countries, with their EU-wide degree framework, don't carry. For a full country-by-country breakdown of our 9 EU partner countries, see our complete MBBS in Europe guide, or book a free consultation to compare both paths against your NEET-UG score and budget.

If you're still preparing for NEET-UG itself, our sister platform NEETsheet and our own NEET preparation guide cover exam strategy in depth.

Sources

• Georgia Today, "Georgia to ban foreign students at state universities from next year": https://georgiatoday.ge/georgia-to-ban-foreign-students-at-state-universities-from-next-year/
• World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS): https://search.wdoms.org/
• National Medical Commission, official portal: https://www.nmc.org.in/
• National Board of Examinations (FMGE results), official portal: https://natboard.edu.in/