Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU), founded in 1918 and situated in Tbilisi, Georgia, is the largest and premier government medical university in Georgia and the broader Eastern European region. The Faculty of Medicine offers a six-year MD/MBBS program (five academic years + one-year internship) fully taught in English with optional Georgian language support. The curriculum aligns with international standards and licensing criteria including USMLE (USA), FMGE/NEXT (India), PLAB (UK), AMC (Australia), and more. TSMU holds accreditation and recognition from WHO, NMC (India), ECFMG, FAIMER, WFME, and is listed in WDOMS.
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Founded in 1918 as part of Tbilisi State University; became independent as TSMU in
1992.
Tbilisi, Georgia.
Public (State Medical University).
The university holds multiple prestigious recognitions and accreditations:
Ranked 7th among the top universities in Georgia, worldwide 7,117
The institute offers a range of programs in medical and health sciences:
TSMU operates six university clinics, including academic and children’s hospitals, dental and public clinics—all modern and high-tech to facilitate clinical training.
Attracts large numbers of Indian and other international students (~25% of total ~7,500 undergraduates) due to English instruction, global recognition, clinical exposure, and affordable living cost.
Graduates eligible for FMGE/NEXT, USMLE, PLAB, AMC, and other global licensing exams due to international accreditation status.
Program taught primarily in English; Georgian or Russian language classes are optional for clinical rotations.
5 years academic + 1-year internship = total 6 years.
Two intakes per year: January and September
Home to hundreds of faculties and clinical mentors; TSMU includes both Georgian and visiting international educators, aligned with Bologna and global standards.
Approximately 7,500 undergraduate and 3,000 postgraduate students, with 25% international students from India, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
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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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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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