Medical universities in Georgia are becoming an increasingly popular option for students looking to study medicine abroad. Gateway Medics currently works with three universities: Alte University, Tbilisi Medical Academy, and Caucasus International University. All three offer English-taught medical programmes, but they have different strengths when it comes to clinical exposure, programme history, and cost.
Alte University
Alte’s biggest strength is clinical exposure. Training runs through the Evex hospital network, one of Georgia’s largest healthcare groups, which means students get access to real clinical environments earlier than a lot of programmes abroad manage.
Tbilisi Medical Academy
Tbilisi Medical Academy has been running its English-taught MD programme since 2012, longer than most alternatives in the region. That track record matters if continuity and an established teaching structure are what you’re looking for.
Caucasus International University
Caucasus International University tends to be the more affordable of the three, without giving up recognition. It’s GMC, WHO, and ECFMG recognised, the same credentials that matter for practising in the UK, applying via WHO-listed pathways, or sitting the USMLE in the US.
What Medical Universities in Georgia Have in Common
Regardless of which one you choose:
- No UCAT, no BMAT, no entrance exam, admission is based on your A-level grades and an interview
- Tuition runs £4,000 to £7,000 a year
- Living costs in Tbilisi sit around £400 to £600 a month
- All three degrees are GMC-recognised and WDOMS-listed
For a full breakdown of entry requirements, see our Georgia entry requirements guide, and for real cost figures by university, our Georgia cost of living guide breaks it down properly.
So which one’s right for you
If clinical experience early on matters most, Alte’s hospital network is the strongest case. If you want an established, long-running programme, Tbilisi Medical Academy has the track record. If cost is the deciding factor and you still want full recognition, Caucasus International University is usually the answer.
FAQ
No. All three admit based on A-level grades and an interview, not a written entrance exam.
Yes, all three are GMC-recognised, meaning graduates can pursue UK registration through the standard pathway.
Caucasus International University is generally the most affordable of the three, while still carrying GMC, WHO, and ECFMG recognition.
Worth asking directly, arrangements vary by university and intake.
How Gateway Medics can help
Not sure which of the three fits your situation? Get in touch and we’ll talk you through the real differences, free of charge, the universities pay us, not you. Or apply directly if you already know which one you want.
Sources: Gateway Medics’ own partner university pages, current as of writing. Entry requirements and fees can change year to year, always confirm current details before applying.
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Medical Universities in Georgia: Top 3 Options Compared
Medical universities in Georgia are becoming an increasingly popular option for students looking to study medicine abroad. Gateway Medics currently works with three universities: Alte University, Tbilisi Medical Academy, and Caucasus International University. All three offer English-taught medical programmes, but they have different strengths when it comes to clinical exposure, programme history, and cost. Alte…