Akaki Tsereteli State University (Medical Faculty)

Akaki Tsereteli State University Medical Faculty – Quality Medical Education in Western Georgia

University Overview

• Established: 1933 (One of the oldest universities in Georgia)
• Type: Public State University
• Location: Kutaisi, Georgia (Cultural capital of Western Georgia)
• Medical Faculty Established: 1992
• Medium of Instruction: Georgian, English (English program introduced in 2022)
• Accreditations: WHO listed, NMC (India) recognized, Georgian National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, ECFMG eligible

Key Advantages

• Public university affordability (lower tuition than private ones)
• New English-medium MD program according to international standards
• Ancient university with state-of-the-art medical facilities
• Clinical training in 5 partner hospitals
• Lower living costs than Tbilisi (€250-€400/month)
• Cultural immersion in UNESCO-listed Kutaisi

Academic Programs

• 6-Year MD Program (English Medium)
  • Pre-Clinical (Years 1-3): Basic medical sciences
  • Clinical (Years 4-6): Rotations in teaching hospitals
  • USMLE/NMC-oriented curriculum, cadaver-based anatomy, early patient contact from Year 3
• Traditional Georgian-Language Programs: General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing

Admission Requirements (2024)

• High school diploma with Biology & Chemistry (minimum 50% marks)
• University-administered online entrance test
• English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5+/TOEFL 65+ (for English program)
• NEET required for Indian applicants
• Application Deadlines: Fall – Aug 15, Spring – Jan 15

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

• English MD Program: $4,000/year
• Georgian Programs: $3,000-$3,500/year
• University Housing: $600-$1,000/year
• Living Expenses: $250-$400/month

Clinical Training

• Affiliated Hospitals: Kutaisi Republican Hospital, West Georgia Medical Center, Pediatric Hospital of Kutaisi
• Clinical Skills Center: Simulation labs, standardized patient program, emergency medicine training

International Recognition

• WHO World Directory of Medical Schools
• NMC (India) recognized – English program
• EU country valid degree
• WFME standards compliant

Support for Students

• International students office & visa support
• Foreign student buddy program
• Affordable hostels & cultural adaptation programs

Why Kutaisi?

• 2nd largest city in Georgia
• UNESCO World Heritage locations
• Year-round mild climate
• 30% lower cost of living than Tbilisi
• Growing international student community