Ilia State University (ISU)
- Ilia State University is one of the largest Georgian Universities with a focus on research in the medical field
- Offers an internationally recognised English Medicine course that costs €5,000 annually
- ISU welcomes around 3,500 freshmen every year, many of which are international students from around the world
About Ilia State University, Georgia
Ilia State University was founded in 2006 and is a public higher education institution. It is located in Tbilisi and is one of the largest Georgian Universities. Nowadays, the school has 4 faculties, one of which is devoted to the medical and natural sciences. Providing a high level of education is not enough for this university. That’s why it constantly takes part and invests in research in the medical field.
The Faculty of Medicine here offers an English-taught medical programme with a duration of 6 years. Its main goal is to prepare students with the eligible competency and qualifications needed to become successful medical doctors. The first 2 academic years provide pre-clinical medical knowledge, mostly in theoretical subjects.
Soon after students are prepared enough with theoretical knowledge, they start practising in simulators. But a doctor must be trained in real-life situations as well – that’s why bedside teaching is also included in the curriculum.
Tbilisi attracts not only visitors but also many international medical students. The city provides a variety of options to study medicine in one of the top European universities. More than 5 medical schools with excellent standards are located here, including the European University in Georgia.
Ilia State University doesn’t offer graduate entry but student transfers are welcome.
The main campus is located at Kakutsa Cholokashvili Ave 3/5, Tbilisi, 0162, 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.
Other specialties
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2 years study duration
One-time payment
Tuition fee does not include: accommodation, living costs, travel costs, insurance, and other expenses
Obligatory Medical Insurance: All international students are obliged to obtain medical insurance from Georgian insurance companies
FACTS & FIGURES
- Established in 2006
- 4 academic units: Faculty of Natural Sciences and Medicine, Faculty of Business, Technology and Education, Faculty of Arts and Sciences and School of Law
- 47 Research centers & institutes
- 338 Professors, 239 Researchers and 803 invited teachers
- Over 17 000 students
- Over 700 students representing more than 60 countries
- 113 Degree programs including 17 English taught programs and 9 Double degree programs
- 125 University partners within Erasmus + ICM
- 26 Erasmus + CBHE projects
- 50 Million GEL income generated from international donors
Tuition fee does not include: accommodation, living costs, travel costs, insurance, and other expenses
Obligatory Medical Insurance: All international students are obliged to obtain medical insurance from Georgian insurance companies
Accommodation Costs
Accreditation
The university is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and is recognised by the World Health Organisation.
Graduating here will guarantee your eligibility to continue your studies or start practising everywhere around the world.
Accommodation
Tbilisi is a city that can offer something for everyone – from historical monuments and museums to nightclubs and shopping centres. There is no way to be bored here in your leisure time. Also, due to the high quality of the universities and the many students, you will socialise easily.
Tbilisi offers affordable living standards. A 1-bedroom apartment here will cost you around €200, based on how far from the city centre. Utilities and transportation per month are around €100. Other expenses like food and leisure time activities are all up to your standards but on average, and you will spend around €250 monthly.
Term Dates
The fall semester starts at the end of September and lasts until the end of January. It is followed by an examination period during the whole of February.
The spring term begins in mid-March and continues until the end of June. Right after, the exam session starts until the end of July.