Medicine in English
MD programmes entirely in English โ and noticeably cheaper than in the West.
๐ฌ๐ช Study in Georgia
Georgia.
A European system, English-language medicine and affordable prices โ in a country Kazakhstanis enter almost freely.
1 year
visa-free stay for citizens of Kazakhstan
100%
of medical programmes available in English
2
intakes a year: September and March
$4000
a year โ medicine, from
Why Georgia
Why Georgia.
One of the simplest and most affordable routes to an English-language medical education for Kazakhstanis.
Almost free entry
Citizens of Kazakhstan can stay in Georgia without a visa for up to a year.
A European system
The Bologna Process, ECTS credits and degrees recognised in many countries.
Affordable prices
Tuition and living are among the lowest of the English-language destinations.
Close and familiar
A short flight, a Russian-speaking environment and a large community of students from the CIS.
Two intakes a year
September and March โ you can start at a convenient time.
Old town, new opportunities.
Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi โ atmospheric cities and affordable education.
Education system
How education works.
Universities work under the Bologna system; the programmes are accredited and recognised in many countries.
Medicine (MD)
6years
A single programme in English โ the main field of demand.
Bachelor's
3โ4years
There are programmes in English.
Master's
1โ2years
Under the Bologna system.
English
B1+
A certificate at B1 level and above is usually required.
Cost
How much it costs to study in Georgia.
The main request from Kazakhstanis is medicine: in English it is many times cheaper here than in Europe or the USA.
Tuition per year
Medicine (MD), Eng.a year, 6 years$4,000โ8,000
Dentistrya year$5,000โ9,000
Bachelor'sa year$2,500โ5,000
Master'sa year$3,000โ6,000
Application*when applying on your own; paid university assistance $170โ270free*
Living per month
A guide for Tbilisi; in other cities it is cheaper. Not all universities have dormitories.
Approximate for the 2026/27 academic year. Recognition of a medical degree in Kazakhstan has its own requirements โ we tell you about them in advance.
Admission
Admission โ step by step.
An application is processed in 3โ5 weeks, and only on the final school certificate โ preliminary grades are not accepted.
15โ7 months ahead
Choosing a university
Consultation, programmes, budget, an English plan.
2After the certificate
Application
Documents with a notarised translation, online or via a representative.
33โ5 weeks
Review
Document check and admission.
4Before the start
Relocation
Tickets, housing (not everywhere are there dormitories), insurance.
5September / March
Studies begin
Registration and the start of classes.
What you'll need
Documents are submitted with originals and notarised translations into Georgian.
- PassportTwo copies; validity โ with a margin.
- School certificateThe final one, with the school stamp, with a notarised translation; preliminary grades are not accepted.
- EnglishAn international certificate from B1 โ IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent.
- For under 18sA birth certificate and copies of the parents' passports.
- Recognition (EQE)The diploma must meet the requirements of the education quality centre.
Visa & documents
Entry and stay.
Citizens of Kazakhstan can stay in Georgia without a visa for up to a year โ a separate visa for studies is usually not required.
For citizens of Kazakhstan
Visa-free entry up to 1 year
During the studies a student status and, if needed, a residence permit are arranged; we help with the documents.
- Entry
- visa-free up to 1 year
- For studies
- student status / residence permit
- Documents
- school certificate, translation, insurance
- Term
- for the period of study
- AdmissionAn offer and confirmation of a place at the university.
- EntryVisa-free entry into Georgia.
- Registration at the universityOriginal documents, tuition payment.
- Residence permitIf needed โ for long studies; we help arrange it.
Entry and stay rules change from time to time โ we verify them before the trip.
Our universities
Universities we help you get into.
Tbilisi State Medical University has sent the admission terms for English-language medicine โ we help submit the documents.
TSMU
Tbilisi State Medical University
Tbilisi ยท public
- English-language medicine (MD)
- Two intakes: September and March
- English from B1
- Sent the admission terms
We are also in talks with other universities in Georgia. The current list โ at a consultation.
Universities and cities.
TSMUTbilisi State Medical UniversityTbilisi ยท public
TSUIvane Javakhishvili TSUTbilisi ยท public
GAUGeorgian American UniversityTbilisi ยท private
NVUNew Vision UniversityTbilisi ยท private
CUCaucasus UniversityTbilisi ยท private
BSUBatumi Shota Rustaveli SUBatumi ยท public
These are examples of well-known universities. The current list of universities and terms โ at a consultation.
Cities
The capital
Tbilisi
Most universities, medical universities and student life.
Old town
Atmosphere
Historic streets, cafรฉs and affordable living.
The evening city
Comfort
Safe, inexpensive and close to home.
Studies
Medicine
MD programmes in English and a community from the CIS.
Scholarships & discounts
Scholarships and prices.
Georgia's main advantage is not grants but the low base price of English-language medicine.
Affordable medicine
English-language MD โ many times cheaper than in Europe and the USA.
All year roundUniversity discounts
Some universities reduce the cost for academic performance.
At the time of applicationApplying on your own
You can submit documents for free; paid university assistance โ $170โ270.
At admissionWork
Work and degree recognition.
Georgia's focus is studies; an important question for medics is subsequent degree recognition.
Possible
Part-time work
Students may work part-time; the main emphasis is on studies.
Recognition
After graduation
A medical degree is recognised in many countries; we tell you about the requirements for Kazakhstan in advance.
FAQ
FAQ about Georgia
Is it true that no visa is needed?
Citizens of Kazakhstan can stay in Georgia without a visa for up to a year, so a separate student visa is usually not required. For long studies we help arrange a residence permit.
Is a medical degree recognised in Kazakhstan?
Degrees from accredited universities in Georgia are recognised in many countries; to work as a doctor in Kazakhstan there is a recognition procedure and exams โ we explain the requirements in advance.
Do I need the Georgian language?
No โ medicine and a number of programmes are entirely in English. An English certificate from B1 is required.
Are there dormitories?
Not at all universities โ for example, TSMU does not provide dormitories. We help with finding housing.
Free consultation
Get into Georgia โ with Al Ma Dei.
We'll pick a university and programme and help with documents, admission and housing.