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Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the south by Turkey and Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan.
The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi. Georgia covers a territory of 69,700 square kilometers (26,911 sq mi), and its population is almost 4.7 million. Georgia is a unitary, semi-presidential republic, with the government elected through a representative democracy.
Georgia is a member of the Council of Europe and the GUAM Organization for Democracy and Economic Development. It contains two de facto independent regions, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which gained limited international recognition after the 2008 Russo-Georgian War. Georgia considers the regions to be part of its sovereign territory under Russian military occupation. There are several reasons why students choose to study in Georgia. Here we provide you with important things to consider;
- Admission Letter in just few days.
- Economical Cost of living.
- There are more than 10,000 international students studying in Georgia.
- Citizen ship in one year after marriage with Georgian born citizen.
- Full settlement Package, Ticket, Insurance, Hostel, Pick up.
- No IELTS. Student should be able to read/ understand English.
- Low tuition fee.
- Low Hostel fee.
Education System
Georgia is a popular study destination for students around the world wishing to gain a top-quality education. Each year more and more students take up courses in Georgia and add to the already significant international student body in the Country.
Foreign Students in Georgia University first and foremost holds its country’s educational policy and it aims to achieve the highest European levels of educational standards. University has high certification programs, both for local and foreign citizens. The university has educational and scientific ties with leading European and Asian universities.
Georgia has an overwhelming historical record of welcoming international students to study in its universities and other higher Institutions. Many universities and colleges organize events for new students to welcome them and to help them make new friends and get used to the environment.
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Safety
Most of Georgia is safe for travelers. Scammers and thieves do not usually single out tourists, maybe because there are usually not that many tourists in Georgia. Within cities, usual street-smart caution applies. Corruption, once a big hassle for tourists, has become far less visible since the Rose Revolution. It is now safe and reasonable to trust the Georgian police, as the infamous and corrupt traffic police have been disbanded. (Currently there are no traffic police in Georgia.) The greatest danger to visitors of Georgia by far is the road traffic. Georgian norms of driving are dominated by a macho, chivalric code that disregards the use of seatbelts and, after dark, headlights. Drivers do not give way to pedestrians, so be very careful when crossing the street.
Accommodation
There is a ‘Tbilisi Old Town hostel’ which is located in the center, next to Freedom Sq. (the Main Square). This hostel is on Khodasheni st. 7 (turn from leselidze st. 27 and 29), they have 24 hours hot and cold shower, beds are comfortable and atmosphere is lovely and friendly there, I wish to go there again Outside of Tbilisi (where there are numerous options for 3 star plus accommodation thanks to the NGO presence in the country) and Batumi, western-style hotels have not made much inroads and crumbling Soviet infrastructure remains the mainstay. Accordingly, throughout much of the country, private homes are the cheapest and most enjoyable option. If you can master a little basic Russian, going to the central square or market will probably land you a lovely big bed and some amazingly fresh home-made food for an agreed price.
Money
When exchanging money in banks is sure to present your ID. With small exchange cabins available almost anywhere in the country, this should not be very necessary. These cabins may also have slightly better exchange rates. When travelling out of Tbilisi and in need of Georgian laris, be sure to exchange money before the trip as exchange rates are more discriminative in rural areas. The Georgian Lari is a closed currency, so be sure to change the remainder of your money back before leaving the country. Most importantly, be aware that some ATMs in Georgia may not accept foreign cards (though this is not usually a problem in Tbilisi). This can be a potentially serious problem if you are caught without cash during non-business hours or on weekends, so have plenty of cash. Also, while prices are generally very reasonable in Georgia, a side effect is that many small establishments and taxis will not have change for large lari notes (especially 50 or higher), so travelers are advised to carry plenty of smaller notes and coins.
Transportation
Taxis in Georgia are the most convenient method of travel, and they are very cheap. Trips within Tbilisi range from 3 to 5 lari, depending on distance, but you can always negotiate a price with the cab driver. The vast majority of taxis in Georgia are unofficial ‘gypsy cabs,’ driven by anyone looking to make some money. Unmarked taxi service in Georgia is exceptionally safe and widely used by foreigners living and visiting the country. Drivers will, however, exaggerate the price for foreigners — it is best to establish your destination and price before getting in the cab.
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1. WHAT IS THE ACCOMMODATION?
We can arrange for accommodation and the price ranges from USD 70 USD – USD 250 depending upon the area and facilities.
2. CAN MY PARENT VISIT ME? CAN I TRAVEL IN MY HOLIDAYS OR STAY BACK?
Parents / friends / relatives of students can visit you. Tourist Invitations can be issued.
3. HOW ARE LIVING CONDITIONS? IS IT SAFE? LOCAL GUARDIAN?
All countries where students go are safe. There is good law, order and security in place. That is why International Students go there. There are students from Nigeria, Pakistani, India and many other countries. Students have a comfortable and pleasant stay.
4. HOW TO TRANSFER MONEY FROM NIGERIA, PAKISTAN, INDIA? CAN I OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT OVERSEAS?
You are allowed to carry up to 10,000 $ in Cash as per hand baggage rules. Have it endorsed in your passport.
5. WHAT IS THE MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION IN CLASS – ENGLISH OR LOCAL LANGUAGE?
For international students, the medium of Instruction is ENGLISH.
6. CAN I DO POST GRADUATION OVERSEAS? AND PRACTICE IN INDIA?
YES. After your MBBS, you can pursue PG overseas. Inquire for availability of specific courses. Some PG courses are offered in English Medium and some in local language. Each PG course takes 2 to 3 years for completion. After your PG – you need to comply with guidelines of the country where you wish to work in. In India – there are no rules for Doctors with an overseas PG degree; so they do private practice and not Govt. practice.
7. WHAT IS THE “WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION” (WHO) AND WHO DIRECTORY?
The World Health Organization (WHO) is an international body. Recognizing Medical Institute by the Government of an individual country and not the WHO. The WHO does publish a “Directory of Medical Institutes”, which is a list of Medical Colleges given to it the Government of each Country. There is NO System of ranking by the WHO as claimed by some agents.
8. IS THERE ANY SCHOLARSHIP OR GRANT AVAILABLE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS?
The education abroad is highly subsidized by the Government. Therefore there are no separate scholarships or grants available from individual universities. However, bank loans are now available from all nationalized, co-operative and the private sector banks. These loans are available at very low interest and are generally repaid in easy installments, one year after the completion of the educational period.
9. DOES THE STUDENT HAVE TO GIVE ANY ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR JOINING THE UNIVERSITY IN MEDICAL ABROAD?
NO. Student does not have to appear for any entrance examination. The admissions are based on the 12th standard marks. All admissions are strictly on a first come first served basis.
10. WHAT DOES IT COST TO STUDY MEDICINE IN ABROAD?
Tuition fees are presently at USD 3000 to USD 4000 per year for international students for the bachelor of medicine programs. Yes it is one of the most affordable medical tuition fees you can find anywhere on our planet today at a legitimate medical university.
11. CAN I TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER UNIVERSITY?
Yes. Medical courses abroad are part of the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) as well as Socrates programs. If your previous studies were similar to the program at the applied university, it is possible for you to get placed into an advanced year.
12. ARE THERE PROGRAMS OTHER THAN BACHELOR OF MEDICINE IN ENGLISH?
Yes. We can place candidates in Dentistry and Pharmacy as well. The Dentistry program is 6 years and Pharmacy is 5 years in duration.
