Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU): A Clear Guide for UAE Students
If you’re searching for MBBS in Georgia, you’ll see Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU) listed everywhere. What most students need, though, is not more opinions—it’s a simple, correct plan that avoids document mistakes and visa delays.
Below is a practical, fact-checked guide to TSMU admissions and the Georgia D3 study visa, written for students applying from the UAE.
TSMU tuition fees (verified from the university)
TSMU publishes the yearly tuition for international students on its official website. Current posted fees include: Medical Doctor (English medium) – USD 8,000/year, Dental Medicine (English medium) – USD 7,000/year, and US MD Program (international) – USD 13,500/year.
Admissions requirements (what usually slows students down)
TSMU’s international admissions process is clear—and strict on paperwork. They state that all documents must be translated into Georgian and notarized in 2 original copies, and they list a minimum B1 language certificate in the chosen program language as part of the file.
Document tips that prevent delays
- Use the same name spelling as your passport on every document and translation.
- Don’t submit unclear scans (blurred photos cause rework).
- Prepare translations early—this step takes longer than students expect.
Step-by-step: how the TSMU process works
Step 1: Submit your application and documents
You submit your file to TSMU as required (including the Georgian translations and notarization).
Step 2: Interview and offer letter
TSMU’s process includes an online interview (Zoom) and then an offer/acceptance letter if successful.
Step 3: Recognition letter (important compliance step)
After receiving the acceptance letter, TSMU instructs students to submit the acceptance letter and one copy of documents to the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, then collect the recognition letter and submit it back to TSMU.
This recognition step is a common point of confusion—missing it can stall your enrollment timeline.
UAE residents: one key rule to watch
Georgia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs D3 requirements PDF states you must have a valid UAE Residency ID (Emirates ID) or valid multi-entry UAE visa, and its validity must exceed 90 days beyond the requested Georgian visa dates (the Georgian visa duration is 90 days).
Licensing planning: do one check before you commit
If your long-term plan includes licensing exams abroad, confirm that your medical school is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) and review the “Sponsor Notes” carefully. WDOMS provides school detail pages and includes sponsor information used by bodies like ECFMG.
How Stanford Global Education supports your TSMU application
Our job is to make this process feel simple and safe. We help you:
- choose the right TSMU track (MD / Dentistry / other available options)
- prepare a clean document set (names, dates, order, translations)
- plan the recognition letter step properly
- build a UAE-focused D3 visa checklist (including Emirates ID validity rules)