Tuition, MBBS and medicine programs, living expenses in Tbilisi and Batumi, visa processing — the practical numbers African families ask us about most often, compiled by Georgia Office from Georgian state universities and our partner network in Tbilissi.
USD 2,500 – 4,500 / year at state universities, taught in English or Georgian.
USD 4,500 – 8,000 / year over 6 years, in English, at accredited faculties.
USD 350 – 600 / month in Tbilisi, roughly 10–15% less in Batumi.
Georgian higher education is one of the most affordable English-taught options in Europe. State universities — Tbilisi State University, Georgian Technical University, Ilia State University, Batumi Shota Rustaveli — set tuition by program rather than by nationality, so African students pay the same as European or Asian applicants.
Most bachelor's programs in business, engineering, IT, international relations and the humanities fall between USD 2,500 and USD 4,500 per academic year. Master's programs typically run USD 2,000 – 3,500. Tuition is paid in two semester installments and can usually be wired from a Central African, West African or East African bank in USD or EUR.
English-taught medical programs are Georgia's most popular path for African students. The 6-year MD (sometimes branded MBBS) is offered by Tbilisi State Medical University, the Georgian American University, David Tvildiani Medical University, Caucasus International University and Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, among others. All are listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and recognised by WHO / WFME, which matters for practising medicine back home or sitting USMLE, PLAB or MCI / NMC exams.
Annual tuition for the MD program is USD 4,500 – 8,000 depending on the university and the cohort. Plan for the full 6 years up front: total program cost typically lands between USD 30,000 and USD 48,000, plus living costs.
D3 long-stay visa: USD 80 – 120 in consular fees. Translation, apostille and courier: USD 100 – 200.
One-way from Central or West Africa via Istanbul / Dubai: USD 600 – 1,100. Book 8 – 12 weeks ahead.
Deposit + first rent + bedding + SIM + transport pass: budget USD 700 – 1,000.
The D3 visa requires an admission letter, proof of tuition paid for at least the first semester, proof of funds (around USD 5,000 on a personal or sponsor account), a clean criminal record and a medical certificate. Georgia Office handles the dossier end-to-end for students we enrol.
Tell us your program of interest and your home country. A French- or English-speaking adviser will come back within 48 business hours with a tailored cost estimate and the next steps.
