A 100-year legacy. Medicine (MBBS) in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU)
TSMU is Georgia's oldest medical university, a government institution founded in 1918 with more than 7,500 undergraduate and 3,000 postgraduate students. Its English programme has produced more than 5,000 graduates since 2013 and its Erasmus+ network reaches 120 universities in 40 countries.
Overview
Why families consider TSMU
Government university, the oldest in Georgia, established 1918. Medicine (MBBS) in 100% English medium. Compare it with the other universities in Georgia and the wider medicine list.
Recognitions, as published
- More than 100 years of medical teaching: Georgia's oldest medical university
- 7,500+ undergraduate and 3,000+ postgraduate students
- Erasmus+ exchange with 120+ universities in 40 countries
- 5,000+ English-programme graduates since 2013
- Eight specialised medical faculties for postgraduate options
- Research centres, clinics and a 100-year-old museum of life sciences
Courses
Curriculum overview
Medicine (MBBS). 6 years. The phases below are as the university describes them.
Phase 1, years 1 to 2, pre-clinical
Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, histology, biophysics, medical chemistry
Phase 2, years 3 to 4, para-clinical
Pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology, forensic medicine
Phase 3, years 4 to 6, clinical
Internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology, ENT, neurology, psychiatry
Phase 4, year 6, internship
Rotatory internship at TSMU-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.
USD 500 to 800 applies in the first year, then USD 200 a year.
See how TSMU compares with 63 other medical universities in the MBBS fee table.
| Item | Cost, as published |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition | USD 8,000 |
| Hostel (annual) | USD 3,000 |
| Mess (annual) | About USD 1,200 |
| Visa, registration and insurance (annual) | USD 500 to 800 |
| Total course fee (USD, approx.) | USD 75,000 |
| Total course fee (INR, approx.) | INR 6,900,000 |
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
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
- Hostel at USD 3,000 a year, as published
- Mess at about USD 1,200 a year
- Tbilisi: the capital, with all of Georgia's major universities
- Visa, registration and insurance of USD 500 to 800 in the first year, then USD 200 a year
- 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
- March and October
- Apply by
- January 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 India
- USMLE for the USA
- PLAB for the UK
- AMC for Australia
- European licensing exams via Erasmus+ partnerships
- 1
Submit documents online
- 2
Receive the conditional offer
- 3
Complete the enrolment process
- 4
Apply for the Georgian visa
- 5
Arrive for orientation for the October intake
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Questions about TSMU
When is the intake at TSMU and when should I apply?
Intake: March and October. Apply by: January to August. The counsellor confirms the current dates with the university before you commit.
What are the entry requirements for Indian students at TSMU?
10+2 with a minimum of 50% in physics, chemistry and biology. NEET qualified (mandatory). Age 17 to 25. No IELTS or TOEFL required.
What does TSMU cost?
USD 8,000 a year tuition; About USD 75,000 (INR 6,900,000) 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 TSMU?
Reported FMGE pass rate: 30.58%. 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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