Founded in 2013 as a non-profit private university in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Mission: “Inspire to Care” — expanding individual vision through education, research and innovation.
Offers a wide range of programs: Medicine (MD/MBBS), Dentistry, Pharmacy, Business, Law, Politics, IT and Social Sciences — all taught in English.
Medical Doctor (MD/MBBS) program (typically 6 years including internship) with early clinical exposure and outcome-based learning.
Accredited and recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, World Health Organization (WHO), National Medical Commission (NMC, India), ECFMG/FAIMER and listed in international medical directories.
Multicultural campus with students from 70+ countries, diverse academic community.
Admissions generally do not require separate entrance exams; Indian students need NEET qualification.
Modern facilities and practical training partnerships with teaching hospitals enhance clinical skills.
Supports research, student societies, cultural activities and a global learning environment.
For Indian Students
Private university located in Tbilisi, Georgia
MBBS (MD) program taught fully in English
Approved by NMC (India), WHO, and listed in WDOMS
Affordable tuition fees compared to many European medical universities
Modern campus with updated laboratories and clinical training facilities
Clinical exposure in affiliated hospitals from early years
Indian food availability and growing Indian student community
No donation or capitation fee
Simple admission process with NEET qualification required
Safe city with good public transport and student-friendly environment
Moderate climate: cold winters, pleasant summers
Approvals
Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) (important for many international licensing exams).
Recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Approved / recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India (formerly MCI).
Eligible under ECFMG pathways (after graduation) through accreditation via WFME-recognized agency — enabling graduates to pursue USMLE/ECFMG certification.
Often listed as recognized by ECFMG and FAIMER in global education listings.
Additional Notes
Because NVU’s medical program is accredited by Georgia’s official educational authorities (meeting international standards), graduates can sit for licensing exams abroad (e.g., FMGE/NExT for India, USMLE for the U.S., PLAB for the UK), provided any local licensing requirements are fulfilled.
Climate
Moderate continental climate—four clear seasons, no extreme surprises
Summer (June–August): Warm and dry, ~25–35°C
Winter (December–February): Cold but manageable, ~0–8°C; light snowfall occasionally
Spring (March–May): Mild, green, and pleasant
Autumn (September–November): Cool, calm, and student-friendly
Rainfall: Moderate, spread through the year
Indian student comfort: Winters need proper jackets; summers feel familiar to North India