About Akaki Tsereteli State University Faculty of Medicine
Akaki Tsereteli State University Faculty of Medicine is a Public / Government university located in Kutaisi, Imereti (Georgia). It was established in 1933 (Faculty in 1995). The institution offers the Medical Doctor (MD) programme in English with a stated duration of 6 Years. Its campus format is listed as Regional Public Campus (Kutaisi). The reported intake months are September & February.
- WDOMS Listed: Compliant (360 ECTS / 54 Months Study plus 12 Months Internship continuous)
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Yes
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedCompliant (360 ECTS / 54 Months Study plus 12 Months Internship continuous)
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusYes
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$4,500
Total Course Fees$27,000 (Tuition only for 6-year block)
Hostel Fees / Year$1,500 (Off-campus student apartments)
Living Cost / Month$200 - $300
Other Charges$500 (Ministry registration, translation, visa processing)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (Mandatory for Indian nationals)
Entrance Exam RequiredInstitutional Interview (English fluency evaluation)
Minimum Marks Required50% in PCB for General (40% for Reserved)
Minimum Age Requirement17 (By Dec 31 of admission year)
Application DeadlineAugust 25 for Fall / January 5 for Spring
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (Mandatory for Indian nationals)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: Institutional Interview (English fluency evaluation)
- Minimum Marks Required: 50% in PCB for General (40% for Reserved)
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 (By Dec 31 of admission year)
- Degree Offered: Medical Doctor (MD)
- Intake Month: September & February
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats300
Student–Faculty Ratio10:01
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (Kutaisi Referral Hospital & affiliated clinics)
Hospital Bed Capacity800 plus combined bed strength
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Semester 5 onwards)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Kutaisi Referral Hospital & affiliated clinics)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 6 plus regional bases
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 800 plus combined bed strength
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Fully integrated in final year rotations)
- Local Licensing Exam: No (Exempt unless practicing in Georgia)
- Internship Valid in India: Valid (Fulfills CRMI regulations via single-cycle track)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelPrivate managed facilities nearby
International Student OfficeYES (Foreign Student Support Services)
FMGE Pass Rate38%
Internship Valid in IndiaValid (Fulfills CRMI regulations via single-cycle track)
Graduate Success Rate94%
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Available (Local private Indian kitchens and tiffin services)
- Indian Hostel: Private managed facilities nearby
- International Student Office: YES (Foreign Student Support Services)
- Language Training Provided: Yes (Georgian language tracks included for clinical patient communication)