Tbilisi State Medical University

Tbilisi State Medical University Fees, Ranking, FMGE Result

Tbilisi State Medical University (TMSU) is located in Tbilisi, the capital state of Georgia. It was founded in 1918 and was named as Tbilisi State Medical Institute. The university has an illustrious history of more than 100 years in teaching medicine. In 1992, Tbilisi State Medical Institute was given university status. The university is WHO and MCI recognized. Therefore you are eligible to appear for NEXT as well as USMLE. Please note that Georgia is not a part of Asia, Europe or the European Union. It is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

Tbilisi State Medical University is a public university and is one of the top universities for a medical graduate program in Georgia. Tbilisi is also the largest city in Georgia with a rich heritage and culture, it is also renowned for its architecture. A big advantage of studying in Tbilisi is that the weather generally remains above 0° C throughout the year.

According to the data provided by the National Board of Examination, between the year 2015-2018, a total of 1,600 Indian graduates from TSMU appeared for the MCI screening test which is the highest number when compared to other universities in Georgia. This makes TSMU the most popular university for MBBS in Georgia among Indian students. Georiga is a safe country and is gaining popularity among Indian students. However, there are only 4 universities from which Indian students have graduated until 2018. A majority of the Indian students in TSMU are from South India. Admission in the medical faculty of Tbilisi State Medical University is possible through Global Medical Foundation. The admission process is online therefore students from all over India can apply through us.

On this page, you will learn about the following:

Tbilisi State Medical University Quick Overview

Duration	6 years
Number of students	10,000 +
Do I need to learn the local language?	Yes, the university will give classes for the local language from the 1st year itself.
Weather conditions	The temperature is not very cold and students will enjoy the pleasant weather of Tbilisi.
MCI & WHO approved university	Yes
Type of University	Public
Tbilisi State Medical University MBBS Fees	USD 8,000 per year or approx. ₹34.50 lakh for 6 years
Eligibility Criteria	50% marks in 12th
Dominant Religion in Georgia	Christianity
Valur of MBBS Degree	The degree is equivalent to MBBS in India. The student must clear NEXT.
Do I need to qualify NEET to study MBBS in Georgia?	Yes, qualifying NEET exam is mandatory for admission in any MCI recognised university abroad.
FMGE Passing Percentage	19.81% (317/1,600) between 2015-18

Tbilisi State Medical University History

The university was established on 8th February 1918. On 10th of June, 1930 Tbilisi State Medical Institute was founded. At that time, it only had 3 medical faculties including Somatology, Phytochemistry and Preventive Sanitary.

Later, on 24th November 1992, it was given the status of a university and hence the name – Tbilisi State Medical University. The English-Medium Medical Faculty of General Medicine was established in 1996.

Today, TSMU has the following faculties:

• Medicine,
• Pharmacy,
• Stomatology,
• Public health, and
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation.

The university runs 4 Higher Education Programs:

• General Practice Nurse,
• Midwifery,
• Medical Devices Technician, and
• Pharmacy Technician.

By 2007, the faculty of Therapeutic Physical Training and Rehabilitation of the State Academy of Physical Culture and Sport was started in TSMU.

Between 2015-18, a total of 1,600 Indian graduated of TSMU appeared for FMGE and about 20% passed the exam during this time.

Tbilisi State Medical University MBBS Duration

The duration of the program is 6 years. The initial 5 years include theoretical and practical study. The last year includes an internship. After completing the 6-year course from Georiga, the students can come back to India and appear for the screening test.

Here is a comparison of the duration of the MBBS course in various popular MBBS abroad destinations:

Global Medical Foundation is providing admission in all the countries mentioned above. We send 100+ students every year. You can get in touch with us for counselling regarding the country and college which will be the best for you.

Tbilisi State Medical University Eligibility Criteria

Entrance Exam in India	There are no entrance examinations in India like IELTS/SAT, etc. NEET qualification is a must for Indian students.
Age	The student must be at least 17 years old as on 31st December of the year in which the admission is being taken.
Board	The candidate must have completed class 12th from a regular and recognised board.
Marks for General Category students	The student must have an aggregate of at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject.
Marks for Other Category students	The candidate must have an aggregate of at least 40% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject.
NEET	You need to qualify NEET exam for admission in any of the MCI approved medical universities of Georgia. NEET result is valid for 3 years for MBBS abroad from 2018 onwards.
Passport	The student must hold a valid passport.

Accreditations

Tbilisi State Medical University is recognised by –

• The Medical Council of India (MCI)
• Association of Medical European Education (AMEE),
• World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)
• It is a co-founder of the East–European Association of Medical Education (EEAME)
• Tbilisi State Medical University is involved in the Bologna process
• World Health Organisation (WHO)

Admission Process

The admission process for MBBS in Georgia is simple. We provide assistance to students at every step. We at Global Medical Foundation try to make every step of admission process easier for the students.

The documents required for admission are:

• 10th mark sheet
• 12th mark sheet
• Passport size photos
• Passport
• Date of Birth certificate
• NEET qualified result

These documents have to be submitted to our organisation. This can be done online. Once you send us scanned copy of the documents along with registration amount. The process is online and students from all over India can apply for admission through us. Please note that the admission process for Georgia takes time and it is very important to apply as early as possible.

After 7-15 working days, your admission letter will be issued by the university. Then, the student has to submit all the original documents with us. Within 45 days, the student will receive ministry approval with the following documents:

• Invitation Letter
• Ministry Accreditation
• Ministry approval
• Rector Order
• Accommodation Letter.

Then, the student has to submit Tbilisi State Medical University fees in the university Bank Account. After this, we will initiate the visa process. The Visa application process will be handled with the assistance of Global Medical Foundation. The visa process takes about 30 days.

The last step is of travel confirmation. All the required details like departure and arrival time will be provided to the student by us.

Tbilisi State Medical University Fees

Following is Tbilisi State Medical University fees for Indian students:

Particulars	Tuition fee per year	Accommodation & Mess fee per year
Fees in USD	8,000	2,500
Fees in ₹	5,76,000	1,80,000

Note:

• USD 1 = ₹72 used for calculations above. Kindly use the current exchange rate for calculations.
• Approximate budget with Fees, hostel and mess for 6 years is ₹45 lakh.
• Do not plan for MBBS in Tbilisi State Medical University if your overall budget is below ₹50 lakh.
• Admission and visa charge extra.
• Flight ticket charge extra.

Accommodation / Hostel Facility

TSMU does not provide on-campus accommodation facilities to international students. Tbilisi State Medical University does not have a hostel facility for Indian students. The students have to find an apartment for rent in the nearby areas (which are mostly residential). This is the biggest problem of taking admission in TSMU. The other major drawback is that there is no Indian Embassy in Georgia. Please read the Advisory by the Embassy of India in Armenia before joining MBBS in Georgia.

Clinics

TSMU is the only university in Georgia which has  5 university clinics:

• the first university clinic of TSMU,
• the academic clinic of TSMU G. Zhvania Pediatrician,
• TSMU Urushadze Dental Clinic,
• TSMU # 1 and
• # 2 Clinics.

All the clinics of Tbilisi State Medical University are high-tech, modern and multi-profile medical and diagnostic institutions. The main priority of the clinics is to develop the students’ practical knowledge by training them in medical activities.

Tbilisi State Medical University FMGE Result

Following is the FMGE passing percentage from TSMU between 2015-18 –

Appeared	Passed	Passing Percentage
1,600	317	19.81%

Tbilisi State Medical University Ranking

As per the website 4icu.org, Tbilisi State Medical University ranking is 8,356 and the country rank is 8 as on 23 June 2020. Times Higher Education has given TSMU a ranking of 201–300 in ‘Impact Rankings: Good health and well-being 2020’ category. On Webometrics, the university has a rank of 4,223.

However, as stated by Global Medical Foundation on several occasions, these world rankings have no relevance while selecting the medical university for MBBS abroad.

The rankings which Indian students should be checking is the MCI result and Tbilisi State Medical University‘s FMGE passing percentage was just about 20% between 2015-18. This can be considered as good. However, there are universities with less budget and a higher passing percentage. These are:

• Vinnitsa National Medical University
• Bukovinian State Medical University
• Lviv National Medical University

Why study MBBS in Georgia?

• MCI RECOGNIZED – All medical colleges in Georgia where Indian students are offered admission are recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
• ENGLISH MEDIUM – The MBBS course in Georgia is in English medium so that Indian students do not face any issue when appearing for MCI screening test.
• NO DONATION – The MBBS course of Georgia is offered to Indian students at the original fee as per the rules of the University. No donation is required for admission to any college for MBBS in Georgia.
• QUALITY EDUCATION – The students are taught by experienced faculty and the students gain high-quality knowledge after completing their medical degree from Georgia.
• ADJUSTABLE CLIMATE – The climate in Georgia is more comfortable and adjustable for Indian students who are more comfortable living in tropical weather conditions.
• GLOBAL RECOGNITION – The medical degree from Georgia is recognised worldwide including in India. Students will be eligible to work in other European countries too.

Disadvantages of Tbilisi State Medical University

• Very expensive. The required budget is in excess of ₹45 lakh.
• No hostel facility.
• Embassy of India is not in Georgia.
• Long admission process.
• Difficult visa process.
• Better options available at a lower budget.

Tbilisi State Medical University Address

Following is TSMU address – Tbilisi State Medical University, IV building of the university. 33, Vaja-Pshavela Ave. 0186, Tbilisi, Georgia

Why Global Medical Foundation for MBBS in Georgia?

• Global Medical Foundation is the official and authorised representative of many medical universities abroad.
• We have sent more than 350+ students for studying MBBS in abroad.
• Right experience to provide guidance to Indian students.
• Genuine and complete information about MBBS abroad.
• 100% visa guarantee.
• Complete admission assistance, visa assistance, assistance with foreign exchange, payment of fees, forex card at our office.
• Assistance with flight booking, we send students in groups.
• Free study material, laptop bag, lab coat to every student.
• We can provide the reference number of current students and passed out students.

About Tbilisi, Georgia

The capital city of Georgia is Tbilisi, which is also the largest city in Georgia.

The official language of Georgia is Georgian (nationwide) and Abkhazian (Abkhazian AR). The recognised regional languages are Mingrelian, Svan and Bats.

Religion

Ethnic groups(2014)-

•  86.8% Georgians
• 6.2% Azerbaijanis
• 4.5% Armenians
• 2.8% other.

Religion-
Georgian Orthodox Church

Population

Population
• 2017 estimate- 37,18,200
• 2014 census- 37,13,804
• Density- 53.5/km2 (138.6/sq mi)

Currency

Currency- Georgian Lari

Exchange Rate as on 2nd January 2020 (Please check current exchange rate):

1 US Dollar = 2.86 Georgian Lari

1 Georgian Lari = 24.95 Indian Rupee

Time Difference to India

Indian Standard Time is 01:30 hours ahead of the time in Tbilisi. For eg.

Indian time- 2:30 pm = Tbilisi time- 1:00 pm.

Safety

As per the Global Peace Index 2016, Georgia is placed at 85th position whereas India is at 141st position. It is safe to say that Georgia is one of the safest countries for Indian students who wish to study MBBS abroad.

Travel from India to Georgia

There are no airlines that fly directly from New Delhi to Tbilisi. It generally takes 10-12 hours to travel from Delhi to Tbilisi and the flight cost is about ₹25,000-30,000.

Average Monthly Temperature in Tbilisi

 

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