International Black Sea University (IBSU), located in Tbilisi, Georgia, was founded in 1995. The Medicine School was established in 2023 and launched its English-taught Medical Doctor (MD) program starting September 2024 with full accreditation. The 6-year MD (MBBS equivalent) curriculum is aligned with global medical education standards and prepares students for licensing exams such as USMLE, FMGE/NExT, PLAB, AMC, etc. The program is accredited by Georgia’s National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE), listed in WDOMS, and recognized by WHO, NMC (India), ECFMG, FAIMER, and WFME.
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University founded in 1995; Medicine School and MD program launched in 2023, first cohort beginning studies in September 2024.
Tbilisi, Georgia.
Private (International Black Sea University)
The university holds multiple prestigious recognitions and accreditations:
Viewed as a popular and affordable private medical university in Georgia, favoured by international students for its modern infrastructure and global recognition. College rank among top universities in country
The institute offers a range of programs in medical and health sciences:
Modern campus (inaugurated September 2024) with simulation labs, anatomy/dissection
facilities, smart classrooms, digital learning tools, library, and clinical training arrangements in 24 partner clinics across Tbilisi.
Well-preferred by international (especially Indian) students due to: English-medium instruction, affordable tuition (~USD 4,900–5,000/year), USMLE/FMGE preparatory sessions, multicultural environment, and Indian mess & hostel services.
Graduates eligible for FMGE/NExT (India), USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), AMC (Australia), and other licensing exams based on program’s international accreditation.
Entire MD program taught in English; basic Georgian support available during clinical rotations if needed. English proficiency (B2 level) required upon admission.
5 years academic + 1-year internship = total 6 years
Two intakes per year: January and September
Faculty consists of qualified Georgian and international professors, delivering advanced medical education focused on clinical competence, ethics, and research.
International student body growing since the program's launch; strong presence of Indian and other Asian students. Exact numbers not publicly disclosed.
| Fee | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd- 6th Year |
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Tuition Fee |
USD 4800 |
USD 4800 |
USD 4800 |
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Hostel & Mess |
USD 3500 |
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A Quick Look
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RECOGNITIONS |
WHO, listed in World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), NMC (India), ECFMG, FAIMER, WFME
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NUMBER OF STUDENTS |
Approximately 3,000–4,000 active medical
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MBBS DURATION |
5 years academic + 1-year internship = total 6 years |
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TUITION FEES |
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MESS AND HOSTEL FEES |
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TOEFL/IELTS REQUIREMENT |
Not required |
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NEET |
Required (with minimum qualifying marks) |
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INTAKE TIME |
Two intakes per year: January and September) |
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MEDIUM OF TEACHING |
English (with basic Russian classes for clinical practice) |
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