Highest reported FMGE pass rate in Georgia. Medicine (MBBS) in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Georgian American University (GAU)
GAU is a private university in Tbilisi with a reported FMGE pass rate of 80.33%, the highest in Georgia. Admission is on merit with no donation or capitation fee, teaching is fully in English, and FMGE and NExT coaching runs from the first year.
Overview
Why families consider GAU
Private university, established 2001. Medicine (MBBS) in 100% English medium. Compare it with the other universities in Georgia and the wider medicine list.
Recognitions, as published
- Reported FMGE pass rate of 80.33%, the highest in Georgia
- No donation and no capitation fee: admission on merit only
- Erasmus+ exchange: one semester in Europe is possible
- FMGE and NExT coaching from year 1
- All lecturers hold a PhD, with visiting faculty from the USA and Europe
- Large and active Indian student association
Courses
Curriculum overview
Medicine (MBBS). 6 years. The phases below are as the university describes them.
Years 1 to 2, pre-clinical
Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, histology, embryology, biophysics
Years 3 to 4, para-clinical
Pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, forensic medicine, community medicine
Years 5 to 6, clinical
Internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, ENT, ophthalmology, psychiatry
Year 6, internship
Compulsory one-year clinical internship in affiliated hospitals
Fees
Fee structure
Fees are indicative, as published by the university at the time of writing. They vary by intake, accommodation choice, visa requirements and exchange rate. The final fee is confirmed in writing before any application is submitted.
See how GAU compares with 63 other medical universities in the MBBS fee table.
| Item | Cost, as published |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee | USD 5,500 a year |
| Hostel (on campus) | USD 800 to 1,200 a year |
| Food (Indian mess) | USD 100 to 150 a month |
| Miscellaneous and insurance | USD 200 to 300 a year |
| Total per year | About USD 6,500 to 7,500 (about INR 5.5 to 6.3 lakh) |
| Total for 6 years | About INR 33 to 38 lakh |
Eligibility
Eligibility for Indian students
The counsellor checks these against the student's marksheets and NEET scorecard in the first call. The full document list is on the admissions and visas page.
- 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in physics, chemistry and biology
- NEET qualified (mandatory)
- Age 17 to 25
- No IELTS or TOEFL required
- No separate entrance exam
Hostel and city
Living in Tbilisi
Georgia offers European medical education standards at Central Asian prices, with FMGE pass rates that rank among the best reported anywhere. Tbilisi is consistently ranked among the safest cities in Europe for international students, and every programme on this site is taught in English.
Study cities in Georgia
- Indian mess on campus with north and south Indian food
- 24/7 CCTV security in all hostels with biometric entry
- On-campus hostel at USD 800 to 1,200 a year, as published
- Tbilisi: a safe, culturally rich capital with ancient baths, an old town and the Caucasus as backdrop
- 50% student discount on public transport
- On arrival, a Global Minds representative meets the student at the airport, accommodation has been checked in advance, and a local coordinator is reachable 24/7. See placement and support.
Admission process
Step by step
- Intake
- October
- Apply by
- June to August
Admission decisions are made by the university. Global Minds prepares and checks the file, tracks the application and arranges the invitation letter the visa needs. The full sequence is on the how it works page.
After graduation
- FMGE or NExT for practice in India
- USMLE for the USA (ECFMG eligible)
- PLAB for the UK
- DHA or HAAD for the UAE and Gulf
- Postgraduate MD or MS in Georgia, Europe, India or the USA
- 1
Submit 10+2 marksheets, passport and NEET scorecard
- 2
Receive the offer letter, typically within 7 to 10 days
- 3
Pay the seat confirmation fee
- 4
The university issues the invitation letter
- 5
Apply for the Georgian student visa (about USD 20)
- 6
Travel to Tbilisi, where a Global Minds representative meets you at the airport
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Questions about GAU
When is the intake at GAU and when should I apply?
Intake: October. Apply by: June to August. The counsellor confirms the current dates with the university before you commit.
What are the entry requirements for Indian students at GAU?
10+2 with a minimum of 50% in physics, chemistry and biology. NEET qualified (mandatory). Age 17 to 25. No IELTS or TOEFL required. No separate entrance exam.
What does GAU cost?
USD 5,500 a year tuition; INR 33 to 38 lakh for 6 years. Fees are indicative, as published by the university at the time of writing. They vary by intake, accommodation choice, visa requirements and exchange rate. The final fee is confirmed in writing before any application is submitted.
What is the FMGE pass rate at GAU?
Reported FMGE pass rate: 80.33%. FMGE and NExT pass rates are as reported for each university at the time of writing. They describe past cohorts and are not a prediction of any individual result.
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