Single-cycle degree · Tbilisi, Georgia

General Medicine (MBBS)

This is a six-year, single-cycle medical degree taught entirely in English at the University of Georgia in Tbilisi, covering pre-clinical sciences, clinical disciplines and hospital-based rotations before graduation. Georgia is worth considering because tuition sits at $6,500 a year while the curriculum follows the European single-cycle structure, and Tbilisi living costs remain low compared with medical study in Western Europe.

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University: The University of Georgia (UG)
Level: Single-cycle degree
Duration: 6 Years (12 Semesters)
Language: English
Tuition: $6,500 per year
Next intake: Fall 2026

Who this program suits

This suits a school leaver with solid biology and chemistry results who is committed to twelve semesters of demanding study and wants an affordable English-taught route into medicine abroad. It also suits students planning to sit a licensing examination at home afterwards. It is not for anyone looking for a short degree, a part-time schedule, or a quick change of plan later — medicine offers little flexibility once you begin.

What you study

Anatomy, histology, physiology and biochemistry in the pre-clinical years
Pathology, pharmacology, microbiology and immunology
Internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics and obstetrics and gynaecology
Neurology, psychiatry, dermatology, ophthalmology and other clinical specialties
Public health, medical ethics, research methods and evidence-based medicine
Clinical skills training and hospital rotations with patient contact in Tbilisi

Where it leads

Graduate doctor entering residency or internship after passing a national licensing examination
Postgraduate specialty training in internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics and other fields
Hospital or clinic practice in Georgia, subject to Georgian licensing requirements
Public health, medical research or academic pathways after further study
Preparation for examinations such as USMLE, PLAB or national equivalents, studied independently
Recognition varies: check with the medical council or licensing body in the country where you intend to practise before enrolling

What it costs

Tuition is $6,500 per year for all six years, so the full programme comes to $39,000 in fees. Living in Tbilisi typically runs $300–450 a month covering shared or rented accommodation, food and transport, which adds roughly $3,600–5,400 per academic year. Budget separately for flights, residence permit costs, health insurance and textbooks.

What the university asks for

The University of Georgia asks for your high school certificate and A-Level certificates, evidence of English language proficiency where this applies to your background, and a clear scan of your passport. Documents in other languages generally need translation and legalisation. Strong grades in biology and chemistry matter for medicine, and applicants may be interviewed about their academic preparation.

High School & A-Level Certificates
Evidence of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
Passport Scan

Questions students ask

Do the clinical rotations involve real patients?

Yes. After the pre-clinical years the programme moves into clinical disciplines with rotations in Tbilisi teaching hospitals, where you observe and practise under supervision in areas such as internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics and obstetrics and gynaecology.

Can I practise medicine in my home country with this degree?

That depends entirely on your national medical council. Most countries require graduates of foreign medical schools to pass a licensing examination and complete supervised training. Contact your licensing body before you enrol and confirm how they treat a six-year Georgian MD.

Do I need to learn Georgian?

Teaching, assessment and coursework are in English throughout the six years. However, patients in Tbilisi hospitals mostly speak Georgian, so basic language skills make clinical rotations considerably easier and are usually supported during the programme.