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Georgia snapshot for UAE students
Georgia has become a leading value-for-money destination for MBBS and Dentistry among UAE-based Indian and GCC families. Its medical universities are WHO/WFME listed and NMC-eligible with a 5+1 year MBBS structure taught in English.
6 yrs
MBBS incl. internship
English
Programme language
Sept
Main intake
3 hr
Flight from Dubai
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Why UAE students choose Georgia
- Recognised MBBS — Medical universities WHO/WFME listed and NMC-eligible for FMGE/NExT candidates.
- Low cost — Tuition and living total often under USD 8,000/year — a fraction of Western Europe.
- Simple visa — Visa D3 is straightforward once the university issues an admission letter.
- Safe environment — Consistently ranked among the safest countries in the region.
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Tuition & living costs (2026 planning ranges)
Annual budget ranges (USD)
- MBBS tuition
- $5,000 – $8,000
- Dentistry tuition
- $6,000 – $9,000
- Business / Engineering
- $3,000 – $5,500
- Living cost (Tbilisi)
- $2,400 – $4,200
Fees are set annually by each university — confirm current tuition on the university's official website before paying.
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Eligibility & entry requirements
- MBBS — Grade 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology; minimum 50% (higher for NMC candidates).
- NEET (for Indian passport holders) — NEET qualification required to practice in India after MBBS.
- English proof — IELTS 5.5–6.0 (waived by many universities for English-medium school leavers).
- Age — 17+ at admission year for MBBS.
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Georgian student visa (D3) from the UAE
After the university issues your admission letter, apply for the D3 study visa at the Georgian Embassy in Abu Dhabi or through their approved channel.
D3 visa (indicative)
- Visa fee
- USD 80 – 100
- Processing time
- 2 – 4 weeks
- Validity
- 120 days entry (convert to residence)
- Financial proof
- 6 months bank statement
Consular fees and requirements are set by the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs — verify on their official site before applying.
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How the process works from Dubai
- 01Free profile reviewMBBS/dentistry eligibility mapped in a 20-minute call.
- 02University shortlist3–5 WHO/WFME-listed universities matched to your grades and budget.
- 03Application packPassport, transcripts, NEET card (if applicable), medical fitness.
- 04Admission letterReceive offer and pay tuition deposit to secure the seat.
- 05D3 visa filingEmbassy filing with translated + apostilled documents.
- 06Arrival & residenceConvert D3 to student residence card within 45 days of landing.
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Why UAE families choose Stanford Global
Not every Georgian university is a safe choice. We only shortlist WHO/WFME-listed institutions with a clean track record for UAE and Indian student graduates.
- WHO / WFME-listed universities only
- NMC-eligibility verified for Indian applicants
- Document apostille handled in Dubai
- Hostel and food arrangements
- Airport pickup coordination in Tbilisi
- Residence card renewal support