1. University Overview:
Established in 1923 and attaining state university status in 1990, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University (BSRSU) is a public institution located in the Black Sea port city of Batumi, Georgia. Recognized by the Georgian Ministry of Education, the World Health Organization (WHO), and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, BSRSU’s Faculty of Medicine trains over 6,000 students with a faculty strength exceeding 800, 70% of whom hold PhD/MD qualifications.
2. Course Duration
The MBBS program spans six years (360 ECTS) split into:
- Years 1–2: Pre-clinical sciences (Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry) + Georgian language modules
- Year 3: Para-clinical subjects (Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Clinical Skills & OSCE)
- Years 4–5: Clinical rotations (Internal Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics, Community Medicine) at the 500-bed University Hospital and affiliated clinics
- Year 6: Supervised 48-week internship and State Final Examination (OSCE & viva)
Total: 5 years academic + 1-year internship.
3. Documents Required
- Letter of Acceptance & Admission Letter
- Valid passport (minimum 18 months validity) + notarized Georgian translation
- Apostilled & translated 10th & 12th grade mark sheets (PCB)
- NEET-UG scorecard (for Indian students) or affidavit if NEET-exempt
- Medical fitness certificate & HIV-negative report
- Bank statement (6 months) & sponsorship letter
- Police clearance certificate
- 8–10 passport-sized photographs
4. Facilities & Infrastructure
- Smart lecture halls with multimedia support and campus-wide Wi-Fi
- Advanced anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, and simulation laboratories
- Digital library with access to over 500,000 e-books and medical journals
- On-campus 500-bed University Hospital and 15 partner clinics for clinical training
- Research centers for Pharmacology, Public Health, Emergency Medicine, and Regional Health studies
- Sports complex, gymnasium, student clinic, cafeterias including Indian mess, and cultural societies
5. Fee Structure (USD):
| Year |
Tuition (USD) |
Hostel & Mess (USD) |
| 1st Year |
$4,000 |
$2,500 |
| 2nd Year |
$4,000 |
$2,500 |
| 3rd Year |
$4,000 |
$2,500 |
| 4th Year |
$4,000 |
$2,500 |
| 5th Year |
$4,000 |
$2,500 |
| 6th Year |
$4,000 |
$2,500 |
| Total |
$24,000 |
$15,000 |
6. Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum age: 17 years by December 31 of admission year
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Biology (40% for reserved categories)
- NEET-UG qualification mandatory for Indian students
- No IELTS/TOEFL required; English-medium instruction
7. Rankings & Accreditation
- Ranked 6th nationally and 5th in Medicine among Georgian universities
- Global rank ~5,865th by EduRank (2025)
- Accredited by WHO, listed in WDOMS, FAIMER, ECFMG; graduates eligible for USMLE, PLAB, NExT
8. Hostel & Accommodation
- Dormitories located within 5 minutes’ walk of campus, offering 2–4 sharing rooms
- Furnished with beds, study desks, wardrobes, and Wi-Fi
- Shared kitchens, laundry facilities, and study lounges
- On-campus Indian mess and cafeterias; optional private accommodations
9. MBBS Syllabus (Year-wise):
1st Year
- Human Anatomy
- Medical Biology
- Histology & Cytology
- Embryology
- Biochemistry I
- Biophysics
- Georgian Language I
- Clinical Skills I
2nd Year
- Physiology I & II
- Biochemistry II
- General Microbiology
- Medical Physics
- Cell Biology & Genetics
- Public Health Fundamentals
- Clinical Skills II
3rd Year
- Pathological Anatomy
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology I & II
- Clinical Microbiology & Parasitology
- Propaedeutics of Internal Medicine & Surgery
4th Year
- General Surgery I & II
- Internal Medicine I
- Pediatrics I
- Community Medicine
- Dermatology
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
5th Year
- Advanced Internal Medicine
- Advanced Surgery
- Oncology
- Orthopedics & Traumatology
- Neurology & Psychiatry
- Anesthesiology
- Emergency Medicine
- Urology
6th Year
- 48-week Internship: Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics, ICU/Cardiology, Primary Care
- State Final Examination (OSCE & Viva)
