Study Medicine in Tbilisi – Alte University

Alte University in Tbilisi is a private Georgian university with a clearly international profile. The Medicine programme is taught entirely in English and attracts students from many European and Asian countries. The curriculum is well structured and follows internationally recognised standards of medical education.

The university is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and in the ANABIN database — both important foundations for recognition procedures after graduation. Teaching combines the scientific basics with hands-on clinical training at partner hospitals in Tbilisi.

The infrastructure is modern: lecture halls and laboratories meet current standards, and the central location in Tbilisi gives you easy access to the city and its clinical facilities. The student community is international and diverse.

As with every Georgian university, keep a few points in mind: Georgia is not an EU member state, so the degree is not recognised automatically in the EU — depending on your target country, a licensing or equivalence procedure follows after graduation. Tuition fees are billed in US dollars, which means a currency risk. We plan all of this with you from the start.

The programme lasts 6 years (12 semesters). The pre-clinical phase covers the fundamental scientific and theoretical foundations; this is followed by the clinical phase with examination courses and clinical placements at affiliated hospitals. The final year of study is primarily practical in focus.

The basic requirement for placement at this location 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.

The tuition fee is around 4,500 to 5,500 USD per year. Before making any decision, ask the International Office to confirm the amount in writing, specifying whether accommodation, insurance, and registration fees are included.

Additional one-off costs include the application fee, visa, health insurance, travel, and usually a deposit for accommodation. Budget approx. 500 to 750 EUR per month for living costs.

Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia — a city with more than a thousand years of history and a vibrant present. An old town with charming wooden balconies, a modern cityscape, international cuisine and a growing cultural scene all come together here. For students looking for a study destination off the beaten track, Tbilisi has a lot to discover.

The city is safe and welcoming to foreigners. The international student community is well connected, so you quickly meet students from Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Cafés, markets, concerts and trips into Georgia's mountains make for plenty of variety alongside your studies.

On the practical side, Tbilisi is well connected, public transport is reliable and living costs are low compared with Western Europe. Rent, groceries and leisure all come at a level that noticeably eases a student budget.

There are trade-offs as well: depending on where you come from, trips home take more time and money than from a Central European study location, and Georgian is useful in everyday life but not easy to learn. We help you plan realistically.