about university

About University

Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy was founded in 1992 by a notable Georgian physician, and pediatric surgeon, Petre Shotadze. Since its humble beginnings in 1992, Tbilisi Medical Academy is one of the first private medical schools in the history of independent Georgia. 

The study process closely follows the latest updates in higher medical education and offers students dynamically improving facilities and learning processes. During this period, we have trained hundreds of successful physicians working in the leading clinics and healthcare organizations in Georgia and Abroad.

Tbilisi Medical Academy aims to provide high-quality education through internalization and establish an international academic reputation through engagement in academic and research processes with strategic partners of the Academy while retaining its core values of equality and equity.

Being part of ERASMUS+ and MEVLANA exchange programs, Tbilisi Medical Academy is proud of its existing connections with some of the leading European Universities and aspires to extend its network.

Since its foundation, TMA has grown up to more than 1700 graduates who work successfully in leading Georgian and International Hospitals, Universities, and Scientific Centres.

Faculties

• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Oncology
• Internal Medicine
• Gynecology
• Neurology
• Emergency Medicine
• Psychology
• Cardiology

Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy offers Medical Degrees at every Level of Education including MBBS, PG, Ph.D., BD, and MD. All the educational courses are available in English for international students. 

Term of Study

MBBS – 6 years
PG/Ph.D./MD – 2 years
BD – 4 years
MD – 2 years

Accommodation

Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy dorms are similar to most college housing options. Most on-campus residence halls include singles, doubles, and suites. Floor plans vary from residence hall to residence hall. As you’ll see, every dorm room is decorated in a unique and fun way – students are creative with their setups to make University feel like home.

Тhere are several student accommodation options with a housing capacity of over 1000 students altogether. The modern buildings offer VIP rooms, single or double rooms, common facilities, and leisure time spaces. The rooms are fully furnished with beds, desks, chairs, air conditioning, and/or central heating. The fees for accommodation include wifi, utility bills, cleaning, and laundry services. Transport to and from the university and meals included options are also available, depending on students’ preference.

The medical academy partners with hostels and hotels for students to feel as comfortable as they are at home! 

Accreditation

Being a graduate of Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy means a globally recognized degree and the right to continue your studies or practice in your preferred country.

In 2020, medical education programmes offered by Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy got a 7- year accreditation and recognition from NCEQE based on the World Federation for Medical Education standards. Through the international accreditation process, Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy has been enlisted in the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education and holds the WFME recognition status – two critical steps for stronger positioning of the university as a credible education institution. The awarded medical degrees are recognized by the General Medical Council.