- Black Sea Campus · Best Value MBBS in Georgia
BAU International University
Batumi MBBS 2026
63% FMGE pass rate in 2024 among Georgia’s best. Lowest tuition of any top-3 FMGE performer. NMC & WHO approved, Batumi Black Sea campus.
63%
FMGE 2024
$4–5K
Annual Fees
Batumi
Black Sea Campus
NMC ✓
WHO Listed
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2026 Update: BAU is a private university — fully open for 2026–27 international intake.
State university restriction does not apply.
Overview
BAU Batumi Best Value MBBS in Georgia 2026
BAU International University Batumi combines a 63% FMGE pass rate (2024) second only to GAU in Georgia with the lowest tuition of any top-performing Georgian private university at $4,000–$5,000 per year. For students who want strong NExT outcomes without Tbilisi costs, BAU Batumi is the most compelling option in Georgia.
Located in Batumi on Georgia’s Black Sea coast, the city offers lower living costs than Tbilisi, smaller batch sizes for more personal clinical mentoring, and a relaxed international student environment. BAU’s hospital affiliations at Batumi Medical Centre provide clinical rotations from Year 3.
Fees 2026
BAU Batumi MBBS Fee Structure 2026–27
| Component | Annual (USD) | 6-Year Total (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $4,000–$5,000 | ₹20–₹25 Lakhs |
| Hostel (Batumi) | $800–$1,400 | ₹4–₹7 Lakhs |
| Food & Living | $1,400–$2,000 | ₹7–₹10 Lakhs |
| All-In Estimate | $6,200–$8,400 | ₹31–₹42 Lakhs |
Pros & Cons
Is BAU Batumi Right for You?
Strengths
- 63% FMGE 2024 — 2nd highest in Georgia
- Lowest fees among top-3 FMGE performers
- Small batches = better faculty ratio
- Batumi lower cost of living
- Black Sea coast — unique student experience
- NMC + WHO approved
Considerations
- Smaller city — fewer Indian stores vs Tbilisi
- Fewer hospital affiliations than Tbilisi universities
- Smaller alumni network in India
Recognition
BAU Accreditations
| Body | Status | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| NMC (India) | Approved ✓ | Required for NExT eligibility in India |
| WHO | Listed ✓ | Global degree validity |
| WDOMS | Listed ✓ | NMC 2024 gazette requirement |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Batumi safe for Indian female students?
Is BAU's 63% FMGE pass rate from official NBEMS data?
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