Transfer from David Tvildiani Medical University: Where to Continue Medicine in 2026

Is a transfer from David Tvildiani Medical University possible in 2026?

Yes. A transfer from David Tvildiani Medical University to another medical university in Europe or elsewhere is possible in 2026. The Georgian MD programme carries 360 ECTS over six years, is taught in English and is accredited by a WFME-recognised national agency, so completed semesters can be assessed and credited by a receiving university. The result depends on your transcript, your year of study and the target you choose.

The short version is encouraging. The longer version depends on details.

Failed exams at David Tvildiani Medical University: what now?

Failed exams at David Tvildiani Medical University in 2026 are not the end of a medical career. The first step is to use the university's own resit options and understand exactly which modules are open. The second step is to ask, calmly, whether the problem is one exam or the whole setup: teaching style, language, finances, distance from home. Only then does a transfer become a question worth answering.

Many students who write to us have passed most of their modules. One block went wrong. The curriculum at David Tvildiani Medical University is built around the logic of the USMLE, which suits some learners very well and others less so. If you keep failing the same type of multiple-choice exam, a different examination culture can be the fix, not more hours at the desk.

Dropping out is rarely the best option. A year with passed exams is worth ECTS credits, and those credits travel. Marcel Kloos saw this in Sofia between 2015 and 2021: classmates who left after a hard year gave up the credits they had earned, while those who changed university kept most of their work and finished as doctors.

Why do students think about a transfer from David Tvildiani Medical University?

Students consider a transfer from David Tvildiani Medical University in 2026 for five recurring reasons: cost, a specific exam that blocks progress, friction with a course or a professor, the wish for an EU degree, and a career plan aimed at the USA. Each reason has a solution, and the solution is not always a transfer. Sometimes it is a conversation with the dean's office. Often it is a university change with credit recognition.

• Tuition and living costs. Around 8,000 USD per year plus 500 to 750 EUR per month in Tbilisi adds up to roughly 13,400 to 16,400 EUR a year. If family finances shift, a university with lower total costs can keep the degree affordable.
• One exam that will not pass. Different universities examine differently. Oral exams, practical stations or essay questions can suit you better than a multiple-choice block.
• Problems with a course or a professor. If a conflict cannot be resolved locally, a fresh start elsewhere protects your progress.
• Wish for an EU degree. A degree from an EU member state falls under Directive 2005/36/EC and is recognised automatically across the EU and EEA. A Georgian MD is a third-country qualification and is assessed case by case.
• Career goal USA. David Tvildiani Medical University prepares students well for the USMLE. We check whether a transfer helps or whether staying is the better USMLE strategy.

Every reason above is legitimate. None is a verdict on the university.

How does ECTS credit transfer work after David Tvildiani Medical University?

ECTS credit transfer after David Tvildiani Medical University works module by module. The receiving university compares your transcript of records, the course descriptions and the hours per subject with its own curriculum. Where content and workload match, the credit is recognised and you are placed in the corresponding year. Where a module is missing, you complete it alongside your new year group. The Georgian MD uses the ECTS system with 60 credits per year, which makes this comparison straightforward.

What you need for the assessment: an official transcript of records in English, the syllabus or course catalogue for each completed module, a certificate of enrolment and your school-leaving certificate. Medschool Experts prepares this file with you and submits it in the format each faculty expects.

How many years get recognised? We deliberately do not publish a cap. Medschool Experts is the leading expert in this field worldwide and frequently achieves placements in year 4 or year 5 at top universities worldwide. Your result depends on your transcript, the year you are in and the curriculum match. Book a free consultation and we will tell you what is realistic for your file within a few days.

Which universities accept transfer students from David Tvildiani Medical University?

Which universities accept transfer students from David Tvildiani Medical University depends on your profile: year of study, grades, missing modules, budget, language and where you want to practise later. Medschool Experts checks every case individually against its partner universities and does not publish lists of accepting faculties.

What we can say openly: a transfer is possible, Medschool Experts offers it, and the consultation is free. A study transfer is a complex undertaking. Our experts have almost 10 years of experience in study transfers worldwide, which is why they plan and carry it out confidently. The consultation is free.

In the consultation, Marcel or another experienced consultant on our team looks at your transcript, asks about your goals and then names the two or three options that fit. Our services page describes what a placement includes.

What does Israel's Yatziv reform mean for Israeli students at David Tvildiani Medical University?

Israel's Yatziv reform ties admission to the Israeli medical licensing exam to the institution a student graduates from. For Israelis who began their medical studies in 2019 or later, all institutions in OECD member states count as approved, together with individually listed institutions in other countries. Georgia is not an OECD member state, so for Israeli students at David Tvildiani Medical University the Ministry of Health's individual list is the reference to check.

Some Israeli students therefore plan their degree with a university in an OECD country in mind, and a transfer is one way to do that. Others continue their studies in Tbilisi. Both are reasonable choices. Medschool Experts advises Israeli students on both paths, free of charge, and looks at the individual transcript before anything is decided.

What does staying cost compared with a transfer from David Tvildiani Medical University?

Staying at David Tvildiani Medical University costs around 8,000 USD in tuition per year in 2026, plus approximately 500 to 750 EUR per month for rent, food and transport in Tbilisi. Over a full year that is roughly 13,400 to 16,400 EUR. A transfer changes three numbers: the tuition at the new university, living costs in the new city, and the one-off cost of the move itself. Whether the total goes up or down depends on the target you choose.

Tbilisi is one of the more affordable capital cities for students. A transfer is worth it financially when the new university's total cost over the remaining years is lower, or when the degree's value in your home country justifies a higher fee. In many cases the deciding factor is not the fee at all but the recognition of the degree where you want to work.

Not every transfer saves money. Many do. The free consultation includes a side-by-side budget for your remaining years.

Does the USMLE route stay open after a transfer from David Tvildiani Medical University?

The USMLE route stays open after a transfer from David Tvildiani Medical University, provided you graduate from a medical school that meets ECFMG requirements. Georgia's National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement has held WFME recognition status since 19 October 2018, which is why Georgian graduates are eligible for ECFMG certification today. Most universities Medschool Experts works with meet the same standard, and we confirm this for each target before you apply.

If your goal is a US residency, the question is not only whether the door is open but how well the curriculum prepares you for Step 1 and Step 2. David Tvildiani Medical University is known for a curriculum modelled on the USMLE. Some students want exactly that and should stay. Others want more bedside teaching or an EU degree as a fallback, and for them a transfer makes sense.

The UK PLAB route works the same way: eligibility follows the school you graduate from, so a change of university does not close it. What matters is finishing.

Why is Georgia still an attractive place to study Medicine in 2026?

Georgia remains an attractive place to study Medicine in 2026. David Tvildiani Medical University and other Georgian universities offer an English-taught, six-year MD with 360 ECTS, and tuition of around 8,000 USD per year stays clearly below the fees of private medical programmes in Western Europe. Georgia's National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement has held WFME recognition status since 2018, which keeps the USMLE and ECFMG route and the UK PLAB route open for graduates. Tbilisi and Batumi host international students from many countries. Georgia is a welcoming, safe and affordable place to live. Many families value exactly that.

For Iranian students, Georgia has one more advantage. Iranian citizens can enter Georgia without a visa and stay for up to 45 days, and the study visa and residence permit are then arranged inside Georgia. Many Iranian students face long waiting times or refusals when they apply for student visas elsewhere, so Georgia is one of the most accessible places for them to study Medicine in English.

A transfer is one good option among several. Whether you stay at David Tvildiani Medical University or move to another university, Marcel or another experienced consultant on our team advises you free of charge.

Will I lose a year with a transfer from David Tvildiani Medical University?

Losing a year is not the normal outcome of a transfer from David Tvildiani Medical University. The typical result in 2026 is placement in the year that matches your recognised credits, sometimes with one or two modules to complete alongside. Timing matters more than anything else: a transfer planned in spring for the following September gives the receiving university time to assess your transcript before its academic year starts.

Where students do lose time, the cause is almost always a late start. A transcript requested in August for a September start cannot be assessed in time. Start the process while you are still attending lectures, ideally six to nine months before the intended change. The student stories on our site show how transfers have played out for people who planned early.

How does a transfer with Medschool Experts work step by step?

A transfer with Medschool Experts runs in six steps over roughly six to nine months: free consultation, transcript check, target selection, application, credit recognition decision, and enrolment with visa and housing support. The timeline below assumes a September start and shows the month in which each step usually happens.

Six steps. One point of contact throughout.

Is a Georgian MD degree recognised in my home country?

A Georgian MD degree from David Tvildiani Medical University is a full six-year medical qualification with 360 ECTS, and it is recognised in many countries after the usual national licensing procedure. Inside the EU it is a third-country qualification: Directive 2005/36/EC does not apply automatically, so each member state assesses the degree case by case, often with a knowledge test. The USMLE and PLAB routes remain open because the accrediting agency holds WFME recognition.

Finishing at an EU university gives automatic recognition across the EU and EEA. Finishing in Georgia gives a case-by-case assessment. Both routes lead to a licence; one is shorter. Marcel Kloos knows this from his own file: his dentistry degree from Sofia, completed in 2021, was recognised in Switzerland, where he now lives in Bern as a federally recognised dentist. Recognition routes are procedures, and they can be planned years ahead. Where you want to live in ten years is the first question we ask in the free consultation.