Study Medicine in Tbilisi – East West University

East West University in Tbilisi is one of Georgia's English-taught medical universities that has established itself as a destination for international students. The entire Medicine programme is in English — neither Georgian nor Russian is required. The university is specifically designed for applicants from Europe and other regions seeking an internationally oriented path to a medical degree.

The curriculum combines pre-clinical science with clinical practice. The first years cover foundational subjects including Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry; from year three, clinical placements at affiliated hospitals begin. The programme concludes after six years with an MD degree.

As Georgia is not an EU member state, degree recognition depends on your destination country. Medschool Experts will advise you on the licensing pathway relevant to where you plan to practise.

The Medicine programme at East West University spans six years across twelve semesters. The first two years cover pre-clinical foundations — Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Histology and Microbiology — all taught in English.

From year three, the clinical phase begins. You rotate through specialist departments at partner hospitals in Tbilisi, gaining direct patient experience in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Gynaecology and other fields.

The programme concludes with an MD degree. Licensing pathways after graduation depend on your destination country. Medschool Experts will advise you on the steps required to practise medicine where you plan to work.

The basic requirement for placement at this university is a general higher-education entrance qualification. When placed through Medschool Experts, there is no separate entrance test. Get in touch to find out whether we can place you at this university, and book a free study consultation.

Tuition fees at East West University are approximately 3,400 to 4,500 USD per year. As fees are billed in USD, actual costs in other currencies depend on the current exchange rate — factor this into your long-term financial planning. Over six years, total fees amount to approximately 20,000 to 27,000 USD.

Living costs in Tbilisi are approximately 500 to 750 EUR per month, covering rent, food and local transport. Budget separately for health insurance, visa fees and travel home.

Funding options vary by country of origin. Research student loans, education funds and scholarships available in your home country early, before you apply.

Tbilisi is Georgia's capital and a vibrant city of around 1.2 million people. It blends historic old-town architecture with modern neighbourhoods, an active cultural scene and an international atmosphere. Cafés, wine bars, street art, markets and museums make student life varied and engaging.

Day-to-day life is relaxed and increasingly international. English is spoken in many contexts, particularly near universities, in restaurants and in the tourism sector. The city is well connected by metro, bus and affordable taxi, and much of the centre is walkable.

Tbilisi is generally considered safe, with a low crime rate. Georgian hospitality makes settling in considerably easier for international students. Living costs are among the lowest of any European-adjacent capital — approximately 500 to 750 EUR per month.