European University
Tbilisi, Georgia
European University is a private higher education institution in Tbilisi, Georgia, offering an English-medium MBBS (locally titled MD) program that draws a significant international student base, including a large Indian cohort. It is known for owning its own teaching hospitals and maintaining an affordable fee structure relative to Western medical schools.
Admission Test
No entrance exam (NEET-based)
Cost / Year
Approximately USD 5,000–5,900 (figures vary by source and intake year; confirm current figure with the university)
Duration
6 years (5 years academic + 1 year clinical internship)
Language
English (Georgian-medium also available for local students)
Program Description
Degree: MD (Doctor of Medicine) — equivalent to MBBS for Indian NMC purposes
What Makes This Campus Distinctive
Why Students Choose EU Georgia
- ✓English-medium MBBS/MD program, no need for IELTS/TOEFL
- ✓University owns two teaching hospitals for hands-on clinical exposure
- ✓Affordable tuition compared to private medical colleges in India or Western Europe
- ✓Recognized by NMC (India) and WHO, listed in WDOMS
- ✓Located in Tbilisi, widely considered one of the safer capital cities for international students
- ✓Established Indian student community with Indian mess facilities in hostels
- ✓Modern infrastructure: smart classrooms, simulation labs, digital library
Admission Procedure
No entrance exam (NEET-based)
- 1Fill out the online application form with personal and academic details
- 2Submit scanned copies of required documents
- 3Attend a video/Skype interview or document verification call
- 4Receive an offer/invitation letter from the university on approval
- 5Pay the first-year tuition fee as per instructions
- 6Apply for a Georgian student visa with the offer letter and fee receipt
- 7Obtain NMC Eligibility Certificate (mandatory for Indian students)
- 8Travel to Tbilisi and complete on-campus registration
University Overview
Founded in 2012, European University positions itself as one of the newer private universities in Georgia built specifically around European educational values and standards. Its Faculty of Medicine was developed to align with international curricular benchmarks, and the university has since expanded to own two dedicated teaching hospitals (Jo Ann University Hospital and St. Michael's University Hospital) and built clinical affiliations across Tbilisi.
Established: 2012 · Type: Private
Recognition & Accreditation
The City of Tbilisi at a Glance
Estimated at USD 300–600 per month for accommodation, food, transport, and utilities, though some sources cite a wider range (USD 200–900/month) depending on lifestyle and accommodation type.
Tbilisi has a humid subtropical climate with continental influences — pleasant, warm summers and moderately cold winters, generally considered manageable for international students.
Things to Know About Tbilisi
Tbilisi and Georgia more broadly are frequently cited by international-education sources as among the safer destinations in the region for international students, including female students. Tbilisi has a humid subtropical climate with continental influences — pleasant, warm summers and moderately cold winters, generally considered manageable for international students.
Estimated at USD 300–600 per month for accommodation, food, transport, and utilities, though some sources cite a wider range (USD 200–900/month) depending on lifestyle and accommodation type.
European University has an established Indian student presence, with Indian mess facilities in hostels and a growing local support network; Indian students are described as forming one of the largest international cohorts on campus.
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