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Georgian National University SEU
A large private Tbilisi university with English medicine, dentistry, nursing, business and IT.
Founded in 2001. 9 Tsinandali Street, Tbilisi 0144, Georgia.
- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Type
- Private university
- Founded
- 2001
- Tuition from
- US$3,500 / year
Overview
About SEU
Georgian National University SEU is a private teaching university in Tbilisi, founded in 2001 and describing itself as the largest private higher-education institution in Georgia. It operates from a single campus at 9 Tsinandali Street, close to the 300 Aragveli metro station.
International students can choose from English-taught Medicine (MD), Dental Medicine (DMD), Nursing, two three-year Business Bachelor's programmes and Information Technologies. SEU's tuition is among the more affordable of the Tbilisi medical schools.
Why students choose SEU
- Affordable English MD
- SEU's published Medicine fee is US$5,900 a year, lower than TSMU, with Dental Medicine at US$4,900.
- Wide programme range
- Medicine, dentistry, nursing, two business Bachelor's and IT are available in English on one campus, so students can switch interest areas more easily.
- Clear admission guide
- SEU publishes a step-by-step admissions guide listing the documents, the interview and the NCEQE recognition process.
- Metro-connected campus
- The campus is near the 300 Aragveli metro station, which gives direct rail access across the city.
Courses and tuition
Courses and tuition fees at SEU
Programmes taught in English for international students. Tuition is in US dollars per academic year. Last reviewed 31 October 2026.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine (English)Medical Doctor (MD) | One-cycle (MD/DMD) | 6 years | US$5,900 / year |
| Dental Medicine (English)Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) | One-cycle (MD/DMD) | 5 years | US$4,900 / year |
| Nursing (English)Bachelor of Nursing | Bachelor | 4 years | US$3,500 / year |
| Business Administration (3-year, English) | Bachelor | 3 years | US$3,500 / year |
| Business Management and Digital Technology (English) | Bachelor | 3 years | US$3,500 / year |
| Information Technologies (English) | Bachelor | 4 years | US$3,900 / year |
Medicine (English)
One-cycle (MD/DMD) · 6 years · Medical Doctor (MD)
US$5,900 / year
Dental Medicine (English)
One-cycle (MD/DMD) · 5 years · Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
US$4,900 / year
Nursing (English)
Bachelor · 4 years · Bachelor of Nursing
US$3,500 / year
Business Administration (3-year, English)
Bachelor · 3 years
US$3,500 / year
Business Management and Digital Technology (English)
Bachelor · 3 years
US$3,500 / year
Information Technologies (English)
Bachelor · 4 years
US$3,900 / year
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.
SEU also offers English-language Master's programmes in business administration, financial technology and business analysis. Their fee structure changed during 2025, so request the current figure before applying.
Admission
How to apply to SEU
You do not apply to SEU yourself. Contact us and we handle the application for you. Below are the requirements the university sets. Foreign applicants who finished school abroad skip Georgia's national exams, but need their education recognised by NCEQE.
- The application needs a copy of your passport, school certificate (higher secondary, intermediate, senior or A-level), the application form and proof of English at B1 or above.
- If you have no English certificate, you take SEU's English test after a successful interview.
- After acceptance, your passport and school certificate are translated into Georgian with a notary and submitted with the acceptance letter to NCEQE (eqe.ge) for the educational recognition document.
- SEU receives the ministry order, which its guide says usually takes four to five weeks after the recognition document. You then pay tuition and are enrolled.
Infrastructure
Campus and infrastructure at SEU
Facilities described below come from SEU's own documents and from independent review reports, listed under Sources. Each photograph is credited to its owner in its caption.
- Library
- The library is on the ninth floor of the new campus and opens Monday to Friday 09:00-21:00 and Saturday 09:00-18:00. It has a reading hall, a computer room, group-work space, a bookstore, photocopying and access to international databases.
- On-campus medical office
- A medical office with first-aid supplies and an experienced doctor is available on campus for initial assistance.
- Faculties of Medicine and Business and Technology
- English-taught programmes run through the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Business and Technology on the same campus.
Accommodation
Where SEU students live
SEU's materials mention dormitory services, but current third-party guides report that no dormitory is open and students arrange private housing. Confirm the position in writing, and plan to rent an apartment near the metro line.
Lifestyle
Student life in Tbilisi
Tbilisi is Georgia's capital and by far its largest city, with over a million residents. Most of the country's English-taught medical, dental and business programmes are based here, so it has the biggest international student community, the widest choice of housing and the best-connected hospitals.
Around SEU
The campus at 9 Tsinandali Street is a short walk from the 300 Aragveli metro station, which puts the city centre a few stops away. The surrounding district is mainly residential, and rents are typically lower than in Vake or the centre, though you should check listings for the street you are considering.
SEU publishes an orientation guide for international students, and its student affairs department handles payment requests, enrolment and portal activation once your recognition and ministry order are complete.
- Getting around
- A two-line metro, buses and shared minibuses cover most of the city. A single ride costs about 1 lari and a monthly pass is typically 40-50 lari, so most students never need a car. Ride-hailing apps such as Bolt and Yandex Go are widely used for late-night trips.
- Climate
- Hot summers, cold winters with occasional snow, and mild spring and autumn. Student housing is centrally heated or gas-heated, so pack a proper winter coat rather than thermal layers.
- Food and daily costs
- Georgian staples such as khachapuri, khinkali and lobio are inexpensive, and supermarkets and open-air markets sell everyday groceries cheaply. Vegetarian options are easy to find because fasting traditions mean most restaurants offer meat-free dishes. South Asian restaurants and grocers have opened in the city.
- Safety and community
- Georgia is widely regarded as a safe country for students, with the usual city precautions applying at night and in crowded places. Tbilisi has a large international student community, which makes settling in much easier in the first semester.
More on daily life, costs and safety in our student life in Georgia guide.
Fit
Is SEU right for you?
Best for: Students who want a lower-cost English MD or a non-medical option such as business or IT, and who are happy to arrange their own housing.
Check before you pay
- Fees in SEU's March and June 2025 guides are the same for undergraduate programmes, but Master's fees changed. Always get the current schedule in writing.
- NCEQE's April 2023 MD list shows SEU's English Medicine programme accredited until 31 December 2027. Ask SEU for its current accreditation decision in writing, check eqe.ge, and for Nepal check Nepal Medical Council rules.
- Confirm whether any dormitory is operating before relying on university housing.
FAQ
SEU: common questions
How much is tuition at Georgian National University SEU?
SEU's 2025 fee guide lists US$5,900 a year for Medicine, US$4,900 for Dental Medicine, US$3,500 for Nursing and the three-year Business Bachelor's programmes, and US$3,900 for Information Technologies. Confirm the current figures before paying.
How long is the MD programme at SEU?
Six years or 12 semesters, taught in English. Dental Medicine is five years and Nursing is four.
What English level does SEU require?
SEU's admissions guide asks for English proof at B1 or above. Applicants without a certificate take the university's English test after the interview.
Where is SEU located in Tbilisi?
At 9 Tsinandali Street, Tbilisi 0144, close to the 300 Aragveli metro station.
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Sources
- SEU admission guidelines and fees (June 2025)
- SEU admission steps (January 2025)
- SEU orientation guide for international students
- SEU statutes
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. BRS Global Education is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with or endorsed by Georgian National University SEU. Fees, accreditation and admission rules change, so verify the current position with the university and the relevant regulator before you apply or pay.
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