Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy
- Located in Tbilisi, Georgia – one of the safest capitals in the world
- The university provides a comprehensive medical education using an innovative, evidence-based teaching method
- TMA is listed in WDOMS, and the medicine programme is accredited, internationally recognised, and covers all GMC criteria
About Tbilisi Medical Academy
Tbilisi Medical Academy (ТМА) was founded in 1992 by notable Georgian physician and paediatric surgeon Petre Shotadze. Since then, the academy has had more than 1700 graduates who work successfully in leading Georgian and international hospitals, as well as in universities and scientific centres worldwide. TMA has grown into a leading medical school in Georgia, which attracts students from all over the world. Currently, the university has students from over 30 different countries.
Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy is a student-centred university that aims to teach and develop national and international healthcare specialists. The primary goal of the academy is to enhance students’ autonomous and critical thinking, scientific reasoning abilities, and reasonable judgements to promote their development into highly competent doctors.
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
Life as a Medical Student in Tbilisi, Georgia
Tbilisi is a historic and fascinating city that was established 1,300 years ago as the new capital by an Iberian king seeking an easily defensible location. The city is located between the Caucasus mountains and the Mtkvari River, so it was chosen for its defensive advantages, yet today, it offers a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere.
The city is an interesting mix of natural architectural beauty, from the charismatic Old Town, with its Orthodox cathedrals, libraries, theatres, and the magnificent Parliament building, to the national botanical gardens, pristine lakes, and Mount Mtatsminda.
With a student population of around 35,000, including 5,000 international students, Tbilisi is home to a diverse academic community with an exciting and busy nightlife. The city is full of places to socialise, including pubs, clubs and restaurants. In fact, the nightlife is so well-established in Tbilisi that international DJs regularly come to the city to change the pace.
Students also have access to a wide variety of recreational activities during their stay in Tbilisi. This includes go-karting, mini-golf, kayaking, and escape rooms, with local ski resorts offering winter sports during the colder months. Language barriers are minimal, as many of the locals speak English, and even if you have trouble communicating with someone, the people around you will be more than happy to help out and translate.
This inclusivity extends to clinical rotations, where doctors are readily available to assist with translations if needed, making Tbilisi not just a place of study but a vibrant, welcoming community.
