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New Vision University (NVU)
A private non-profit Tbilisi university with a university hospital and English MD, dentistry and health programmes.
Founded in 2013 as a private non-profit university. 11 Nodar Bokhua Street, Tbilisi 0159, Georgia.
- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Type
- Private university
- Founded
- 2013
- Tuition from
- US$4,500 / year
Overview
About NVU
New Vision University (NVU) is a private, non-profit university in Tbilisi, founded in 2013. Its main campus is at 11 Nodar Bokhua Street. NVU also lists a Health Hub at Bokhua 9 and the NVU University Hospital at Lubliana 13 and Chiaureli 6, which is its main setting for clinical teaching.
NVU's published international tuition is US$7,000 a year for the six-year MD and the five-year Dental Medicine (DMD) programme, and US$4,500 a year for its English Bachelor's programmes in nursing, pharmacy, business administration, and political science and international relations, and for its MBA.
Why students choose NVU
- A university hospital as the clinical base
- NVU's MD document names the NVU University Hospital and the NVU Clinical, Research and Teaching Centers as the predominant clinical setting, with NVU-affiliated clinics alongside.
- Active-learning MD curriculum
- The 360-ECTS MD is built as a four-loop spiral (120, 60, 120 and 60 ECTS). NVU lists problem-based, team-based and case-based learning, simulation and 3D-based learning, bedside learning and night shifts among its methods.
- Medicine and dentistry in English
- English-taught MD and Dental Medicine programmes sit alongside Nursing Care, Pharmacy, Business Administration and Political Science and International Relations.
- A clear online admission process
- NVU says it holds an online interview within seven days of receiving a complete application and then issues a Conditional Offer Letter. It handles the NCEQE recognition request for international applicants.
Courses and tuition
Courses and tuition fees at NVU
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$7,000 / year360 ECTS for native speakers; 372 ECTS for international students, who also take 12 credits of Georgian |
| Dental Medicine (English)Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) | One-cycle (MD/DMD) | 5 years | US$7,000 / year300 ECTS credits |
| Nursing Care (English)Bachelor of Nursing Care | Bachelor | 4 years | US$4,500 / year240 ECTS credits |
| Pharmacy (English)Bachelor of Pharmacy | Bachelor | 4 years | US$4,500 / year240 ECTS credits |
| Business Administration (English)Bachelor of Business Administration | Bachelor | 4 years | US$4,500 / year |
| Political Science and International Relations (English) | Bachelor | 4 years | US$4,500 / year240 ECTS credits |
| Business Administration, MBA (English)Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Master | 2 years | US$4,500 / year |
Medicine (English)
One-cycle (MD/DMD) · 6 years · Medical Doctor (MD)
US$7,000 / year
360 ECTS for native speakers; 372 ECTS for international students, who also take 12 credits of Georgian
Dental Medicine (English)
One-cycle (MD/DMD) · 5 years · Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
US$7,000 / year
300 ECTS credits
Nursing Care (English)
Bachelor · 4 years · Bachelor of Nursing Care
US$4,500 / year
240 ECTS credits
Pharmacy (English)
Bachelor · 4 years · Bachelor of Pharmacy
US$4,500 / year
240 ECTS credits
Business Administration (English)
Bachelor · 4 years · Bachelor of Business Administration
US$4,500 / year
Political Science and International Relations (English)
Bachelor · 4 years
US$4,500 / year
240 ECTS credits
Business Administration, MBA (English)
Master · 2 years · Master of Business Administration (MBA)
US$4,500 / 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.
NVU's catalogue also lists Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Civil Engineering Management and a Master's in Healthcare Management at the same international fee of US$4,500 a year, plus doctoral programmes. Ask which programmes are open to international students in your intake.
Admission
How to apply to NVU
You do not apply to NVU 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.
- NVU's steps: complete the application and send it with copies of your documents. NVU arranges an online interview within seven days of receiving the application, confirms you meet the requirements and sends a Conditional Offer Letter.
- After you pay the initial tuition, NVU asks NCEQE to recognise your foreign education so you can enrol without the Unified National Examinations. It then issues the enrolment document and an Unconditional Offer Letter, which is the invitation to Georgia.
- MD entry: a secondary school certificate, proof of B2 English and either an MCAT result or a Biology and Chemistry knowledge certification. Dental Medicine asks for B2 English and the university's Biology and Chemistry exam or certification. Nursing and Pharmacy ask for a B2 English certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or FCE), your passport and an online interview.
- International MD students complete 372 ECTS: the standard 360 plus 12 credits of Georgian language.
Infrastructure
Campus and infrastructure at NVU
Facilities described below come from NVU's own documents and from independent review reports, listed under Sources. Each photograph is credited to its owner in its caption.
- NVU University Hospital
- The hospital at Lubliana 13 and Chiaureli 6 is the main clinical setting named in NVU's MD document, together with NVU Clinical, Research and Teaching Centers and affiliated clinics.
- Skills training and simulation
- The MD curriculum includes Clinical Skills I (basics) and Clinical Skills II (advanced), with procedures practised on simulators and simulation- and 3D-based learning among the listed methods.
- Health Hub and libraries
- NVU lists a Health Hub at 9 Nodar Bokhua Street, close to its main building at number 11, and libraries on Bokhua Street and Mikeladze Street.
- Student Services Center
- A student services team that runs orientation for new students and helps with arrival, documents and the visa process.
Accommodation
Where NVU students live
NVU's pages do not confirm a university dormitory. Most international students rent shared apartments in Tbilisi. Check the route between your housing, the Bokhua Street campus and the hospital before you sign a lease, because rents change by district. Ask for current housing help in writing.
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 NVU
NVU is a private non-profit university in Tbilisi, and its health-science students split their time between the Bokhua Street campus and the university hospital.
The Student Services Center runs orientation for newly arrived students, so you are not working out documents and registration alone in the first weeks.
- 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 NVU right for you?
Best for: Students who want an MD or dentistry degree in English taught around a university hospital and are comfortable with a fee that is among the higher MD fees in our guide.
Check before you pay
- NCEQE's April 2023 MD list shows NVU's English MD accredited until 31 December 2027. Confirm the current status on eqe.ge, and for Nepal check Nepal Medical Council rules.
- NVU's MD and Dental fees are US$7,000 a year, among the higher fees in our guide. Confirm the fee in writing and ask whether it is fixed for the whole programme.
- International MD students take 372 credits, including 12 credits of Georgian. Ask how the Georgian course is scheduled.
- No dormitory is confirmed. Ask about housing before you pay.
FAQ
NVU: common questions
How much does New Vision University cost?
NVU lists US$7,000 a year for the six-year MD and the five-year Dental Medicine programme, and US$4,500 a year for English Bachelor's programmes in nursing, pharmacy, business administration and political science, and for its MBA. Confirm the current schedule in writing.
Does New Vision University have its own hospital?
NVU names the NVU University Hospital and the NVU Clinical, Research and Teaching Centers as the main clinical setting for its MD, alongside affiliated clinics.
What do I need to apply for the MD at NVU?
A secondary school certificate, proof of B2 English and either an MCAT result or a Biology and Chemistry knowledge certification. NVU interviews you online and issues a Conditional Offer Letter, and you do not sit the Georgian Unified National Examinations.
Why does the MD at NVU show 372 credits?
The MD is 360 ECTS for native speakers. International students also take 12 credits of Georgian language, which makes 372.
Does New Vision University have a dormitory?
NVU's official pages do not confirm one. Most international students rent shared apartments, and we confirm current housing support with NVU before you commit.
What is the total tuition for the MD at New Vision University?
At the published US$7,000 a year, six years of MD tuition is US$42,000, and the five-year Dental Medicine programme is US$35,000, before living costs, visa, insurance and any fee change. Confirm both in writing.
Is New Vision University's English MD accredited?
NCEQE's April 2023 list of MD programmes shows NVU's English Medicine programme accredited until 31 December 2027. Confirm the current decision in writing, and check recognition with your own regulator.
How is NVU different from Caucasus University and CIU?
All three are private universities in Tbilisi. NVU names its own university hospital as the main clinical setting for its MD and charges a higher published fee (US$7,000 against US$6,000 at the other two). CU and CIU are different universities from each other. See our CIU vs CU vs NVU comparison for a side-by-side table.
Where is New Vision University?
NVU's main campus is at 11 Nodar Bokhua Street, Tbilisi 0159, Georgia. Its university hospital is at Lubliana 13 and Chiaureli 6.
How do I apply to New Vision University?
Contact BRS Global Education. You do not apply to NVU yourself: we prepare and submit your application. NVU then interviews you online, issues a Conditional Offer Letter, asks NCEQE to recognise your education and issues the Unconditional Offer Letter used for your D3 visa.
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Sources
- NVU MD programme page
- NVU MD programme document (English)
- NVU catalogue of educational programmes
- NVU admission
- About NVU
- NVU health and wellbeing
- NVU library
- NVU Student Services Center
- NCEQE report on New Vision University
- NCEQE list of MD programmes in Georgia (April 2023)
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. BRS Global Education is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with or endorsed by New Vision University. 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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