ALTE University
ALTE
Georgia's most modern medical school with its own university hospital
- Established
- 2001
- City
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Duration
- 6 years, 12 semesters
- Intake
- Main intake September/October; winter intake February/March at select universities; applications open June/July
- Medium
- English
- Year 1 tuition
- USD 5,950
About ALTE
Private university
Founded in 2001, ALTE (the name means the highest point) is a fully authorised private university in Tbilisi with 2,100+ students from 17 countries and about 15 accredited programmes in English and Georgian. The six-year, 12-semester Medical Doctor programme (spring and fall intakes) is NMC, WHO and WFME approved, with OSCE training centres, simulation labs, early clinical rotations and clinical training at the Ivane Bokeria University Hospital.
- 2,100+ students from 17 countries
- Ivane Bokeria University Hospital as the teaching hospital
- OSCE training centres and advanced simulation labs
- Spring and fall intakes
- Indian mess, large Indian student community
- About USD 5,500 a year tuition (ISM EduTech), no hidden charges
1 year mandatory internship included
MBBS (MD) fee structure
2026-27 · amounts in USD| Semester | Tuition | Hostel + mess | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1Hostel and mess for 5 months | 2,975 | 3,500 | 6,475 |
| Semester 2 | 2,975 | – | 2,975 |
| Year 1 | 5,950 | 3,500 | 9,450 |
| Semester 3 | 2,975 | 3,500 | 6,475 |
| Semester 4 | 2,975 | – | 2,975 |
| Year 2 | 5,950 | 3,500 | 9,450 |
| Semester 5 | 2,975 | 3,500 | 6,475 |
| Semester 6 | 2,975 | – | 2,975 |
| Year 3 | 5,950 | 3,500 | 9,450 |
| Semester 7 | 2,975 | 3,500 | 6,475 |
| Semester 8 | 2,975 | – | 2,975 |
| Year 4 | 5,950 | 3,500 | 9,450 |
| Semester 9 | 2,975 | 3,500 | 6,475 |
| Semester 10 | 2,975 | – | 2,975 |
| Year 5 | 5,950 | 3,500 | 9,450 |
| Semester 11 | 2,975 | 3,500 | 6,475 |
| Semester 12 | 2,975 | – | 2,975 |
| Year 6 | 5,950 | 3,500 | 9,450 |
| Programme total, approximate | USD 56,700 | ||
Approximate: tuition, hostel and mess over all 12 semesters as the university publishes them. It leaves out the SYU charges, the one-time and yearly charges below and personal costs such as travel and insurance.
One-time charges
- One-time admission feeUSD 1,500
- Temporary residence card (TRC)USD 350
Every year
- Medical assistanceUSD 100
- Accommodation mandatory for the 1st year
SYU charges, paid in India
No donation, no hidden charges- Premium training programme (admission processing)₹1,25,000+ 18% GST
- Processing fee₹75,000+ 18% GST
- Air ticketon actuals
The premium training programme is paid in instalments
- 1. Registration₹25,000
- 2. Documentation₹25,000
- 3. Admission₹25,000
- 4. Visa process₹50,000
What the SYU charges cover (18)
- Documentation and verification
- Country and university selection
- Initial registration formalities
- Admission letter and invitation letter
- Visa application and stamping
- Educational loan assistance
- Forex assistance
- Medical check-up assistance
- NExT coaching classes
- Airport transfer to the university
- Bank account opening
- SIM card allotment
- One-day meal after arrival
- Flight ticket booking
- Pre-departure briefing
- Laboratory coat and stethoscope
- 6 years support for fee payment and travel booking
- 24x7 SOS support
Charges SYU / Walnut collects in India on top of the university fees. From the SYU admission-process sheet and every fee structure.
Eligibility
- Age
- At least 17 years old by 31 December of the enrolment year
- Academics
- 10+2 (12th) with at least 50% combined in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for reserved categories), English as a subject
- Entrance
- Valid NEET UG qualification (mandatory under NMC rules to practise in India); no separate university entrance exam beyond the university's own online test/interview where applicable
Documents required
- 10th mark sheet and certificate
- 12th mark sheet and certificate
- NEET score card
- Passport (minimum 6 months validity, 3 blank pages)
- Aadhaar card and PAN card
- Passport-size photographs (white background)
- Medium of instruction (MOI) certificate
- Financial affidavit / proof of funds
- Medical fitness certificate
How admission works
- 1Student counselling and eligibility assessment
- 2University shortlisting and registration charge
- 3Submission of academic documents; university entrance test or interview (online) where required
- 4Admission confirmation and invitation letter; first-semester fee paid to the university
- 5Document legalisation, visa file preparation and submission (Georgia: VFS Global, about 4-5 weeks)
- 6Visa approval, air tickets, pre-departure briefing
- 7Airport pickup, hostel allotment, bank account and SIM card on arrival
Visa for Georgia
Visa file through VFS Global; university issues Ministry order, Rector order, EQE letter, invitation and accommodation confirmation 3-4 weeks after first-semester fee; visa takes about 4-5 weeks.
Payment terms
Tuition and hostel-mess fees are paid in advance as per the university schedule, before each semester. Hostel and mess are compulsory for the first year and must be paid before travel. Late payment attracts penalties. Once the visa is issued and classes begin, one semester's fee is charged. Refunds follow the university's refund policy.
Brochures and documents
- ALTE University brochureBrochure · 38.7 MBSign in to download
- ALTE fee structure 2026-27Fee structure · 3.8 MBSign in to download
- ALTE admission and fee payment stepsAdmission process · 685 KBSign in to download
- SYU admission processAdmission process · 575 KBSign in to download
- Georgia admission: step-by-step guideAdmission process · 2.2 MBSign in to download
- Documents required for shortlisting, application and visaDocuments · 426 KBSign in to download
- Things to carry (travel checklist)Travel checklist · 397 KBSign in to download
Travel checklistWhat to pack before flying outShowHide
Clothing
- Woollen cap covering the ears
- 2 mufflers
- 2 under-sweaters and 2 high-neck sweaters
- 1 leather jacket
- Gloves (woollen and leather)
- 5 shirts or T-shirts, 2 jeans
- 6 pairs of towel socks
- 2 medical aprons (white, blue/green)
- High-ankle shoes, formal shoes, bathroom slippers
Documents
- Admission letter copy
- Visa support (invitation) letter copy
- Passport and visa
- Air ticket
- 30 passport-size photos
- All original educational documents
Other essentials
- European two-pin charger (220 V)
- Forex / international debit card
- Basic medicines (fever, pain, stomach, cold, cough, antibiotics, multivitamins)
Do not pack
- Sharp objects
- Gold and silver items
- Liquids and gels
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