Documents required to study medicine in Georgia
Nine times out of ten, the thing that slows a medical application down isn’t admission — it’s paperwork. Here’s the complete, no-surprises checklist of what you need to study medicine in Georgia, and how to get each document ready the right way.
The core checklist
- Passport — valid well beyond your intended course end date.
- Secondary school certificate — e.g. WAEC/NECO, FSc, Thanaweya Amma, A-levels, 10th & 12th mark sheets.
- Academic transcripts for your final school years.
- Birth certificate.
- Medical / health certificate confirming you’re fit to study, often including basic tests.
- Passport-size photographs to specification.
- Country-specific items — for example, Indian students need a valid NEET qualification for later NMC licensing.
Apostille vs legalisation — don’t skip this
Your documents usually need to be authenticated so Georgia accepts them officially. There are two systems, and which one applies depends on your country:
- Apostille — if your country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, a single apostille stamp is enough.
- Legalisation (attestation) — if your country is not, documents go through a chain of attestations (e.g. your foreign ministry, then the Georgian consulate).
This is where people lose weeks. The order matters — translate before or after legalising depending on the document. We map the exact sequence for your country so nothing gets rejected or repeated.
Translations
Documents not in English or Georgian generally need certified translation. Keep both the original and the translated, legalised copies together — you’ll need them for admission, the visa, and your residence permit later.
A realistic timeline
Gathering, translating and legalising documents typically takes 2–6 weeks depending on your country and how quickly offices move. Start early — especially before a September intake, when demand peaks. Once your documents are ready, the rest of the process moves quickly.
Next step
With documents in hand, you’re ready to apply. See our step-by-step application guide and student visa guide.
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This article is general guidance and can change over time. Always confirm current costs, intakes, visa rules and requirements with the university or with us directly before making a decision.