Benefits of Studying MBBS in Georgia
Studying MBBS in Georgia is extremely popular among Indian students as it offers several benefits. Indian students who graduate from Georgia enjoy a high success rate on the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (licensing exam in India, to be replaced by NExT) which proves its high-quality education. Georgia is a safe country to visit and is a popular tourist destination. It offers a 6-year MBBS course to international students in English medium. It has a good English-speaking population as well. The climate is better throughout the year than the weather in countries like Russia. If your budget allows Georiga is the best destination for MBBS abroad, better than options like Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Global Medical Foundation will write in detail about Georgia MBBS advantages:
NMC-RECOGNISED (Following FMGL Regulations)
As per the Ministry of Education of Georgia, MBBS in Georgia fulfils NMC Regulations and the degree is valid in India. All Indian students (plus parents) looking to study MBBS abroad must be aware of NMC’s FMGL Regulations. NMC does not maintain a list of recognised medical universities abroad. Therefore, students must check that the country/university they are applying to fulfils these regulations. Here is the screenshot of what the Ministry of Education of Georgia has to say on FMGL Regulations:
HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION
Global Medical Foundation has sent hundreds of students to study MBBS in Georgia and many of our students have graduated and successfully cleared the licensing exam in India. Shobhit Jayaswal of Global Medical Foundation has visited many medical universities in Georgia. He has visited Georgian Medical Universities and we are in regular touch with our students in Georgia, we get the latest feedback from our students. From the feedback, we can say that Georgian medical universities impart high-quality education. This can also be confirmed by checking the FMGE passing ratio of the medical universities in Georgia and comparing it with the medical universities of other popular MBBS abroad destinations. Here is the comparison:
Country-wise FMGE passing ratio in 2023:
| 2023 FMGE | Appeared | Passed | Pass % |
| Georgia | 3,123 | 820 | 26.26 |
| Russia | 8,450 | 1,642 | 19.43 |
| Kazakhstan | 3,907 | 509 | 13.02 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 11,243 | 2,017 | 17.94 |
| Uzbekistan | 64 | 8 | 12.50 |
| Bangladesh | 2,342 | 627 | 26.77 |
| Romania | 20 | 1 | 5 |
| Bulgaria | 21 | 3 | 14.28 |
| Armenia | 1,654 | 134 | 8.10 |
| China | 10,466 | 950 | 9.07 |
| Nepal | 1812 | 349 | 19.26 |
Country-wise FMGE passing ratio in 2022:
| 2 FMGE | Appeared | Passed | Pass % |
| Georgia | 1,872 | 651 | 34.77 |
| Russia | 5,973 | 1,555 | 26.03 |
| Kazakhstan | 3,342 | 714 | 21.36 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 6,683 | 1,365 | 20.42 |
| Uzbekistan | 19 | 1 | 5.26 |
| Bangladesh | 1,771 | 801 | 45.22 |
| Romania | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Bulgaria | 15 | 3 | 20 |
AFFORDABLE GEORGIA MBBS FEES
The cost of MBBS in Georgia is way lower than the fees of private Indian medical colleges and other countries like the USA/UK/EU, making it an attractive option for students. The tuition fee starts from around ₹20 lakh for the full course. On average, the yearly tuition fee of the medical universities in Georgia is between ₹4-5 lakh. Students can pay the yearly fee in two parts making it easy on the parent’s pockets. These are the top medical universities in Georgia:
- Caucasus University
- Georgian National University SEU
- Alte University
- Tbilisi State Medical University
- East-West University
- Caucasus International University
PAY FEE DIRECTLY TO THE UNIVERSITY
A minor advantage of studying MBBS in Georgia is that you have to pay the tuition fee directly to the bank account of the university. You might wonder why such a basic thing is a Georgia MBBS advantage. This is because, in many countries, the agents will force you to pay the tuition fee to them. Many such agents do not submit the fee on time or even run away with your hard-earned money. However, as you have to pay the tuition fee directly to the university, agents do not get involved in such activities and the chances of you getting scammed it low.
PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Among all the popular MBBS abroad destinations like Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh and Uzbekistan, Georgia is the only country which allows Indian students to do part-time jobs. Many Indian students studying MBBS in Georgia are earning anywhere between ₹25,000 to ₹1 lakh per month by doing part-time jobs. This helps the students pay for their living expenses like rent/bills/food and even save money. This opportunity is available exclusively in Georgia.
MULTIPLE INTAKES
Almost all the universities have two intakes. Indian students can choose to start their courses in Georgia during the winter session (February- March) if they miss out on the September-October intake. Almost all the universities have two intakes. In comparison, only 1-2 universities in Russia have two intakes. You will also get this Georgia MBBS advantage if you opt for Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan as they have two intakes.
BEST ACCOMMODATION
One of the biggest challenges faced by Indian students during their stay in the hostel of medical universities in Russia, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan is the poor condition of hostels. A common issue is sharing washrooms with everyone on the floor, which makes maintaining hygiene difficult. While the cost of living in these countries is lower than in Georgia, the quality of living often suffers.
While the accommodation is more expensive in Georgia than the other popular MBBS abroad destinations, it is surely a lot better. Indian students rarely complain about the accommodation facility provided to them. Global Medical Foundation personally manage the accommodation facility of all the students who take admission through them. Indian students are provided with apartment style flats. Their entry and exit times are monitored & regulated by GMF. We maintain proper discipline and provide full support to students who take admission through us to study MBBS in Georgia.
SIMILAR CLIMATE TO INDIA
Indian students, accustomed to hot and humid climates, will find Georgia’s weather more pleasant and easier to handle. Summers are not extremely hot and winters are not as harsh as countries like Russia.
While there are notable differences due to the diverse geographical features of both countries, India and Georgia share similarities in experiencing hot summers, clear seasonal changes, and varied climates depending on the region. Here is the comparison of the average monthly temperature of Tbilisi with other popular MBBS abroad destinations:
ENGLISH-MEDIUM
Since the MBBS course in Georgia is taught entirely in English, students from India find it easier to understand what is being taught. Many locals speak English in Georgia. Many people in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, speak English, particularly among younger generations, university students, and professionals. English is widely understood in areas frequented by tourists, such as restaurants, cafes, hotels, and popular landmarks. It is also commonly spoken by people working in international businesses or industries, like healthcare and hospitality.
The English of the teachers in Georgia is way better than the English of teachers in other popular MBBS abroad destinations.
DIRECT FLIGHT
Indian students can take a direct flight between Delhi and Tbilisi, which takes about 5 hours. The cost is also very affordable, making MBBS in Georgia a convenient option. As most of the universities are in Tbilisi, Indian students find it very easy to travel between the two countries. If the parents of any students wishes to visit Georgia, they can easily plan their trip. More on this in the point below.
EASY AND QUICK VISA FOR PARENTS
We already know from the point above that if any parents want to visit their child in Georgia, they can get affordable tickets and the travel time is also very low. But before you travel, you will need a visa. For parents, getting a visa is extremely easy as you can get a e-visa within 5 days. Global Medical Foundation assists the parents of the students we send in planning their trip to visit their children in Georgia.
NO ENTRANCE EXAM
You do not require to clear any exam for your admission in Georgian medical universities. However, you must have secured the qualifying marks in NEET. For complete eligibility criteria, check Eligibility for the MBBS Course in Georgia.
INDIAN MESS/FOOD
The students who take admission through Global Medical Foundation are provided with Indian mess facility. Global Medical Foundation have Indian cooks in Tbilisi. All students who take admission through us are provided with veg and non-veg Indian food. There are also many Indian restaurants in Tbilisi.
INTERNATIONAL CREDIBILITY
The medical degree offered by Georgia is accepted globally and Indian students will be eligible to appear for exams such as USMLE or PLAB.
You can find more on MBBS in Georgia through out YouTube Channel, here are some videos on MBBS in Georgia by Global Medical Foundation:
MBBS in Georgia vs Russia:
All about Alte University:
All about Caucasus University:
All about East West University: