Akaki Tsereteli State University
- Offers a first-rate English Medicine programme, costing €6,000 per year
- Established as a distinguished university in Georgia with rich traditions and history dating back to 1930
- ATSU boasts a student population of over 10,000, including a vibrant and diverse international student community
About Akaki Tsereteli State University
Akaki Tsereteli State University was established in 1930 in Tbilisi but later moved to Kutaisi. It is a public higher education institution and nowadays, the university has 9 faculties in different areas of education.
Kutaisi is the third-most populated city in Georgia with more than 140,000 inhabitants. An interesting fact about it is that Kutaisi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the World. The city has many ancient buildings and monuments that every tourist dreams to visit, and is home to several Georgian Medical universities that attract hundreds of international students annually.
The university doesn’t offer a graduate entry route and doesn’t accept student transfers.
The school’s address is 59 Tamar Mepe St., Kutaisi, Georgia
Recognition and Accreditations
National Medical Commission (NMC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Admission pricelist
For academic year 2024 / 2025
Important to know that all prices are calculated at currency rate 1$ = 90 Rubles
Official Fees Pricelist
2024 - 2025
» Application date : March to October every year
» Invitation letter : 2-3 weeks
Main steps :
» Step 1: Students must complete out an online application form along with the necessary paperwork.
» Step 2: As soon as the university receives the application, it issues an offer letter. Students can put their fees into the university's bank account.
» Step 3: After 30 days, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia delivers an accreditation letter to the students. Subsequently, the institution receives a ministry order and sends the students an invitation letter.
» Step 4: After the above process is finished, the approval of a visa takes 30 days.
Accommodation Costs
Accommodation
The university offers a dormitory near the campus and at a reasonable price with a total capacity of 80 students. You can rent a bed in a double or triple room with a private bathroom. The rent per month for a triple room is around €170 per person and for a double room is €230.
Living on your own in Kutaisi is affordable and offers many options. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre is around €130 per month. If you prefer to live with friends or roommates, a 3-bedroom apartment is at the price of around €200. Other expenses like utilities and food will cost you around an additional €200 monthly.
Accreditation
The university is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. It is a member of the World Health Organisation, IAUP, AMEE and AMSE. After receiving your diploma, you will be allowed to practise everywhere in Europe and other countries around the globe.
Term Dates
The Autumn Term here starts in mid-September and lasts until February.
The Spring semester starts in March and finishes in mid-July.
Both terms are followed by examination periods.
