1. University Overview:

Founded in 2005 by Georgian and American partners, Georgian American University (GAU) is a private institution in Tbilisi recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and India’s National Medical Commission (NMC). GAU’s Medical School offers a flexible 6-year MD program (360 ECTS) in English with integrated Georgian language training, attracting students from over 25 countries. GAU maintains partnerships with 40+ universities worldwide for research and exchanges.

2. Course Duration

The MD program spans six academic years (12 semesters; 360 ECTS) • Years 1–2 (Pre-clinical): Foundations in Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Medical Genetics, Georgian language. • Year 3 (Para-clinical): Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Clinical Methods & OSCE training. • Years 4–5 (Clinical): Rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Community Medicine at GAU’s university hospital and affiliated clinics. • Year 6 (Internship): 48-week supervised clinical clerkships and State Final Examination (OSCE & viva).

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

• **Academic:** Smart lecture halls with multimedia and high-speed campus Wi-Fi
• **Laboratories:** Anatomy/dissection, biochemistry, microbiology, simulation & OSCE labs
• **Library:** Digital access to 500,000+ e-books and medical journals via VPN
• **Clinical:** On-campus teaching hospital (500+ beds) and 15 partner clinics for rotations
• **Campus Life:** Well-equipped hostels, cafeterias (including Indian mess), sports complex, gym, student clinic and cultural societies

5. Fee Structure (USD):

Year	Tuition (USD)	Hostel & Mess (USD)
1st Year	$4,980	$1,642
2nd Year	$4,980	$1,642
3rd Year	$4,980	$1,642
4th Year	$4,980	$1,642
5th Year	$4,980	$1,642
6th Year	$4,980	$1,642
Total	$29,880	$9,852

6. Eligibility Criteria:

• Minimum age: 17 years by December 31 of admission year
• ≥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

• #20 in Georgia; #10,076 globally (EduRank)
• Listed in WHO’s World Directory of Medical Schools; accredited by FAIMER & ECFMG

8. Hostel & Accommodation

GAU provides secure, well-equipped hostels with 2–3 sharing rooms, 24/7 security, Wi-Fi, Indian mess options, laundry and recreational areas

9. MBBS Syllabus (Year-wise):

1st Year (I–II Semesters)

• Anatomy
• Histology
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Medical Genetics
• Georgian Language I
• Clinical Skills I

2nd Year (Sem 3–4)

• Cell Biology
• Biochemistry II
• Pathophysiology I
• Histology II
• Pharmacology I
• Clinical Skills II

3rd Year (Sem 5–6)

• Pathology
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology II
• Clinical Methods
• OSCE Training

4th Year (Sem 7–8)

• Internal Medicine I
• General Surgery I
• Obstetrics & Gynecology I
• Pediatrics I
• Community Medicine

5th Year (Sem 9–10)

• Internal Medicine II
• General Surgery II
• Obstetrics & Gynecology II
• Pediatrics II
• Elective Modules

6th Year (Internship)

• 48-week rotations: Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics
• State Final Examination (OSCE & Viva)