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Avicenna – Batumi Medical University: Complete Guide for Indian Students

Batumi, on Georgia's Black Sea coast, is a less crowded alternative to Tbilisi for Indian students exploring MBBS in Georgia for Indian students. One option there is Avicenna Batumi Medical University, a private university offering an English-language Medical Doctor (MD) programme.

The university was founded only in 2022, so checking its official records matters more than usual. This guide uses the university's own pages and the Georgian quality-assurance record, and tells you where details are missing or need written confirmation.

About Avicenna – Batumi Medical University

Avicenna – Batumi Medical University LLC was founded on 21 July 2022, with medical education as its main activity. It is located at 4 Tbeti Street, Batumi. The university says it was built on a network of hospitals and teaches across the full cycle of care, from prevention to rehabilitation.

Batumi is the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara and, according to the university, the second-largest city in Georgia. It has a humid subtropical climate.

Medical Doctor Programme at Avicenna

The Georgian accreditation record and the university's official programme page describe a one-cycle Medical Doctor programme:

Review the year-wise subject list on the programme page and ask the university for the full curriculum in writing.

Clinical training and practical learning

The university's clinics page lists affiliated clinics, including High-Tech Hospital, University Clinic of Innovative Medicine, Family Medical Regional Center, SoloMed and Batumi Referral Hospital. It also lists clinical bases such as M. Iashvili Batumi Maternal and Child Central Hospital and Batumi Republican Clinical Hospital. Rotation schedules and patient-exposure details are not published, so ask for them.

Avicenna Batumi Medical University Fees

The official tuition fee for international students could not be verified from the university's public admission pages. Different websites quote different figures, and some may be outdated or describe separate pathways, so do not rely on them.

Before paying anything, request written confirmation of the annual tuition amount, currency, applicable academic year, payment schedule and refund policy. Tuition is separate from accommodation, food, insurance, travel, visa charges and other living costs, and each should be confirmed separately.

Eligibility and Admission Requirements for Indian Students

According to the university's enrolment page, foreign citizens can enrol without Georgia's Unified National Examinations. The stated steps are:

1.      Submit an application with your passport and verified education documents.

2.      Your education documents are checked by Georgia's National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, and the right to enrol is granted by an order of the Ministry of Education and Science.

3.      Sign the agreement with the university and pay tuition, after which student status is confirmed.

For English, the university accepts an international certificate at B1 level or above (such as IELTS or TOEFL), proof of English-medium education, or its own English exam covering listening, reading, text analysis and speaking.

The pages reviewed do not publish minimum PCB marks, deadlines or an application fee, so confirm them directly. Our counselling team can help you prepare questions for the university.

NEET and NMC requirements

The university's enrolment page does not mention NEET, but Indian rules apply separately. Under the National Medical Commission's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021, applicants are expected to qualify NEET-UG, complete at least 54 months of medical instruction plus a 12-month internship in the same foreign institution, then complete a further internship in India and pass the licensing exam. See our NEET UG counselling page and the National Medical Commission website for current rules.

Campus Facilities and Clinical Training

The university describes a simulation training centre, a Scientific-Research Center for Health and Longevity, and a Continuous Professional Development Center. It says the simulation centre meets the latest American standards in the region. This is the university's own claim and I have not verified it independently.

The pages reviewed give no details about laboratories, the library or hostels. Ask for a campus tour, photographs or a virtual visit before you decide.

Recognition and Accreditation

The university states that Georgia's Higher Educational Institutions Authorization Council granted it authorisation for six years on 23 August 2023. Its recognition page says the English-language Medical Doctor programme was accredited on 27 December 2023.

The Georgian quality-assurance record adds detail: the decision is listed as positive with conditions, described as accreditation with the condition of monitoring, valid from 13 December 2023 to 31 December 2027. Ask the university what the monitoring condition involves. The university also links to its World Directory of Medical Schools entry, which you can open to confirm.

Georgian accreditation does not guarantee Indian registration, employment or licensing. Those depend on NMC rules.

Important Checks Before Applying

•       Fee and refund policy, confirmed in writing.

•       Programme duration and year-wise curriculum.

•       Clinical placements, and how the 12-month internship will be arranged, given the university's short track record since 2022.

•       Current NMC requirements, including the 54-month rule.

•       Admission documents and English proficiency route.

•       Visa process and realistic living expenses.

Also check that your counsellor can show written authorisation from the university. Our NMC updates page tracks rule changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is Avicenna – Batumi Medical University located?

At 4 Tbeti Street, Batumi, Georgia, on the Black Sea coast.

2. How long is its Medical Doctor programme?

It is a one-cycle programme of 360 ECTS credits over six academic years, according to the university's own pages.

3. What is the current tuition fee?

The official fee could not be verified from the public pages reviewed. Request the amount, currency, academic year and refund terms in writing.

4. Is the programme taught in English?

Yes. English is the stated language of instruction, and applicants need English proficiency at B1 level or above.

5. What should Indian students verify before admission?

Check NEET and NMC requirements, the accreditation conditions, internship arrangements, total costs, refund terms and your counsellor's authorisation. Get key answers in writing.

Conclusion

Avicenna Batumi Medical University offers an English-taught, 360-ECTS Medical Doctor programme in Batumi with affiliated clinics and a documented authorisation and accreditation record. It is also a young university, its accreditation carries a monitoring condition, and its official fee is not clearly published. Verify these points before paying any admission fee.

If you would like help comparing options or preparing questions for the university, contact All About Doctor for admission guidance, or explore more MBBS abroad destinations.