Study Medicine in Tbilisi – Georgian National University SEU

Georgian National University SEU is a state-accredited university in Tbilisi with a clear focus on English-taught medical education for international students. The MD programme is structured to European standards and places particular emphasis on combining theoretical foundations with clinical practice.

SEU is listed in ANABIN and recognised by the WHO. The first years cover pre-clinical fundamentals; from year three, clinical placements at partner 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 Georgian National University SEU spans six years across twelve semesters. The first two years are devoted to pre-clinical fundamentals — Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pharmacology — all taught in English.

From year three, you enter the clinical phase with rotations at partner hospitals in Tbilisi, gaining direct patient experience in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Gynaecology, Emergency Medicine and other specialties.

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 Georgian National University SEU are approximately 5,000 to 6,000 USD per year. Over six years, total fees amount to approximately 30,000 to 36,000 USD. As fees are billed in USD, factor exchange-rate fluctuations into your financial planning.

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.