Tuition fees by course
The table shows the range of published annual tuition across the universities we profile. Each figure comes from the university's own materials or the national Study in Georgia portal at the time of review, and links through to the university page for the programme-level detail.
| Course | Annual tuition | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine (MD, 6 years) | US$5,900 to US$8,000 | SEU, CIU, CU, EEU, NVU, TSMU |
| Dentistry (DMD, 5 years) | US$4,900 to US$7,000 | SEU, CIU, NVU, TSMU |
| Pharmacy (Bachelor) | US$3,500 to US$4,500 | TSMU, NVU |
| Nursing (Bachelor) | US$3,500 to US$4,500 | SEU, EEU, NVU |
| Business (Bachelor) | US$3,500 to US$5,500 | SEU, CIU, NVU, CU |
| IT and computer science (Bachelor) | US$3,500 to US$5,500 | CIU, SEU, CU |
| Master's programmes (MBA, IT, policy) | US$3,000 to US$5,000 | CIU, EEU, NVU, CU |
Tuition is the figure published by the university or the national Study in Georgia portal at the time of review and can change between intakes. Always get the current fee schedule in writing before you pay anything.
What a whole degree costs in tuition
| Degree | Years | Tuition for the whole degree |
|---|---|---|
| MD (medicine) | 6 | US$35,400 to US$48,000 |
| DMD (dentistry) | 5 | US$24,500 to US$35,000 |
| Business Bachelor's | 3 | US$10,500 to US$16,500 |
These are tuition only, assuming today's fees stay flat for the whole degree. Fees can change, and some universities set them per intake year, so ask whether your fee is fixed for the full programme.
Living costs
Published estimates for living in Georgia vary widely, from about US$300 to US$840 a month including rent, food and transport. That is roughly US$3,600 to US$10,080 a year. Where you land in that range depends on three choices.
- City. Tbilisi is the most expensive, Kutaisi the cheapest, and Batumi sits in between with rents that rise in the summer tourist season.
- Housing. Sharing an apartment, or using a university dormitory where one is available, costs far less than renting alone near the centre. Dormitory availability varies by university, so check the accommodation section on each university page.
- Lifestyle. Georgian food, markets and public transport are inexpensive. Eating out daily, taxis and weekend travel push the total towards the top of the range.
For a student on a six-year MD, the first year therefore costs roughly US$9,500 to US$18,080 in tuition and living costs combined, before the one-off costs below.
One-off and hidden costs
- Application or service fees. Tbilisi State Medical University's optional online admission service cost US$170 standard or US$220 expedited at the time of review. It is separate from tuition.
- Documents. Your passport and school certificate need to be translated into Georgian and notarised, and your education recognised by NCEQE. Fees depend on the translator, notary and the regulator's current schedule.
- Visa and residence permit. Georgia's embassy in the UAE quotes about US$20 for the D3 visa, and fees vary by mission. The state fee for a study residence permit is reported as GEL 300, 450 or 600 depending on whether it is processed in 30, 20 or 10 days. See our student visa guide.
- Health insurance. Required as part of the visa application and for your stay.
- Home-country approvals. Some countries require medical applicants to sit an entrance test or obtain an eligibility letter or No Objection Certificate before leaving, each with its own fees. See MBBS in Georgia.
- Flights, deposits and set-up. A one-way flight, a rental deposit, a SIM card and bedding all fall in the first month.
- Consultancy fees. If you use an agent, get their scope and fee in writing and confirm what is and is not included.
How to read a fee quote
A trustworthy quote makes it easy to compare against the university's own figures. Be careful when:
- The tuition is higher than the figure the university publishes, with no explanation of what the extra covers.
- You are asked to pay tuition or a large deposit before you have an offer or your eligibility documents.
- Payment is requested to a personal account, not the university's account.
- The quote bundles tuition, accommodation, visa and travel into a single unexplained number.
- A “guaranteed” seat, visa or licence is part of the pitch. Nobody except the university, the embassy and your regulator can promise those.
We give every student a written breakdown at the first meeting. Ask us for yours, or compare any quote against the university pages in our universities guide.