How to apply to study medicine in Georgia: step by step
Applying to study medicine in Georgia is simpler than most students expect — there’s no entrance-exam lottery — but the steps need to happen in the right order and on the right timeline. Here’s the whole process, start to finish.
Step 1 — Choose your university and programme
Decide between Medicine (MD, 6 years) and Dentistry (DMD), and between the universities. Both CIU and GRUNI are WDOMS-listed and English-taught; they differ on fees, intakes and campus. Our CIU vs GRUNI comparison lays it out honestly.
Step 2 — Gather and legalise your documents
Passport, school certificate, transcripts, birth certificate, health certificate and photos — plus apostille or legalisation and certified translation. This is the step that decides your timeline, so start it first. Full list in our documents checklist.
Step 3 — Submit your application and get your offer letter
Your documents go to the university for review. Because there’s no entrance exam, admission decisions come relatively quickly, and eligible students receive an offer / invitation letter. We submit and follow up with the university on your behalf.
Step 4 — Secure your place
You confirm admission, typically by paying the first tuition instalment or a registration fee per the university’s terms. Keep every receipt — you’ll reference these for your visa and residence permit.
Step 5 — Visa and residence permit
With your invitation letter and the university’s rector’s order, you apply for the D3 study (immigration) visa, then convert to a student residence permit after arriving. See our student visa guide for exactly how this works and the timing.
Step 6 — Travel and enrol
Book flights, arrange accommodation, arrive before orientation, complete enrolment and registration at the university, and begin classes. We help you line up housing and settle in.
Intakes: GRUNI generally admits in March and September; CIU in September. Begin your documents 2–3 months ahead — September fills up fastest.
The honest bottom line
The application itself is straightforward; the paperwork and timing are where guidance pays off. Do it in this order, start early, and the whole thing is far less stressful than a domestic medical-school scramble.
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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.