Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University – Medical
Batumi, Georgia | MD/MBBS (6 Years) | English | ~$4,000/year
Location :Georgia
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Batumi, Georgia (Black Sea coast)
Capital
1935
Established
National Ranking
#1 Medical University in Uzbekistan
Duration
6 Years (5 academic + 1 internship)
Annual Tuition
~$4,000 USD
Total 6-Year Cost
~$28,000–$32,000 (inc. hostel & living)
Programme
MBBS
Entrance Exam
Not Required
Washington, D.C.
Capital
Medium
English
Intake
September & February
Type
Government University
Recognition
WHO, NMC India, FAIMER, WDOMS, ECFMG, UNESCO, WFME
Washington, D.C.
Capital
Medical Curriculum —— Year by Year
| Year / Phase | Focus | Key Subjects & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Foundations | Anatomy, Histology, Medical Biology, Biochemistry basics, Introduction to Medicine — Black Sea campus |
| Year 2 | Core Biomedical Sciences | Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Immunology — modern lab and simulation facilities |
| Year 3 | Disease Sciences | Pathology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology — hands-on clinical training begins from Year 3 |
| Year 4 | Core Clinical Sciences | Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, OB/GYN, Neurology, ENT, Ophthalmology — Batumi hospitals |
| Year 5 | Advanced Clinical Practice | Emergency Medicine, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Psychiatry, Traumatology, Electives |
| Year 6 | Internship | Supervised internship at BSU-affiliated Batumi hospitals — 360 ECTS completed |
Overview
BSU (est. 1935) on Georgia's Black Sea coast offers one of the most affordable NMC-approved MD programmes in Georgia — total ~$28,000–$32,000 including hostel and living. Two annual intakes, no entrance exam, government backing, and a growing Indian student community.
Why Choose BSU?
- Total programme ~$28,000–$32,000 — one of Georgia’s most affordable
- Government university, no entrance exam
- WHO, NMC India, WFME, FAIMER, ECFMG, UNESCO recognised
- Two intakes/year — September & February
- Beautiful Black Sea coastal city
- Scholarships available
Life in Batumi
Subtropical climate, Black Sea coast, palm-lined boulevard. Safe, affordable (~$300–$350/month). Active Indian community.
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