European University Georgia

European University Georgia (EUG) - Top Medical Education in Tbilisi

Institution Highlights

• Founded: 1995 (One of the oldest private medical universities in Georgia)
• Type: Private higher education institution
• Location: Tbilisi, Georgia (Main campus in Saburtalo district)
• Languages: English, Georgian, Russian
• Accreditations: WHO, NMC (India), WFME, ECFMG, Georgian National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement

Key Advantages

• Internationally accepted MD degree (Equivalent to MBBS)
• 100% English-medium education (No requirement of Georgian language)
• US/European-style curriculum with early clinical exposure
• Inexpensive tuition (40-50% less than Western equivalents)
• State-of-the-art simulation center and hospital affiliations
• Multicultural atmosphere (Students from 30+ countries)

Academic Programs

• 6-Year MD Program (Medicine)
  Curriculum Structure:
  • Pre-Medical (1 year)
  • Basic Sciences (2 years)
  • Clinical Sciences (3 years)
  Clinical Rotations: 4th-6th years at partner hospitals, optional international electives.
• Dentistry (5 years)
• Pharmacy (4 years)
• Public Health (4 years)

Admission Requirements

• High school diploma with Biology & Chemistry
• EUG internal test (online option available)
• English proficiency: IELTS 5.5+/TOEFL 65+ or interview
• NEET mandatory for Indian candidates
• Application Deadlines: Fall – Aug 30, Spring – Jan 15

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

• MD Program: $6,500/year (fixed for term)
• Dentistry: $5,800/year
• Housing: $1,200-$2,000/year
• Living Expenses: $3,500-$4,500/year

Clinical Training Facilities

• Teaching Hospitals: Evex Hospitals Network, Tbilisi Central Hospital, Republican Hospital
• Simulation Center: Virtual anatomy lab, patient simulators, surgical training modules

International Recognition

• WHO World Directory of Medical Schools
• ECFMG Certified (for US residencies)
• NMC Approved (for Indian medical practice)
• WFME Recognition (World Federation for Medical Education)

Student Support Services

• Dedicated international student office
• Visa and residency support
• USMLE/PLAB prep courses
• On-campus housing (limited)
• Airport pickup service