BAU International University, Batumi (BAU Batumi) is a private medical university in Batumi, Georgia, founded in 2015. As part of the BAU Global Network, it offers an English-medium MBBS program designed around the American medical education model.
Programs for international students
BAU Batumi offers a six-year Medical Doctor (MD) program, which is equivalent to an MBBS.
- Duration: The program consists of five years of academic study and a one-year clinical internship.
- Curriculum: The curriculum is taught entirely in English and emphasizes early clinical immersion and hands-on training.
- Integrated learning: The curriculum is based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), ensuring compatibility with other international medical education systems.
Recognition and reputation
- International recognition: The university and its degrees are recognized by major international medical bodies, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India, and the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME).
- Affiliations: Students can benefit from international exchange and collaboration opportunities within the BAU Global Network.
- FMGE pass rate: In 2024, the university reported a Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) pass rate of approximately 63.29% among its Indian graduates.
Admission requirements for Indian students
To be eligible for admission to the English-medium MD program, Indian students must meet the following criteria:
- Age: Be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year.
- Academics: Completed 10+2 with a science background (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories).
- NEET: Hold a qualifying score on the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), as this is mandatory for Indian applicants.
- English proficiency: Proficiency in English is required and may be assessed through an interview or proficiency exam if the student does not have a language certificate.
Campus and facilities
- Location: The university is located in Batumi, a coastal city in Georgia.
- Infrastructure: The campus features modern infrastructure, cutting-edge laboratories, cadaver dissection facilities, and a simulation lab.
- Clinical training: Students gain practical experience through affiliations with a modern teaching hospital located in the same building as the university.
- Indian mess: Indian mess facilities offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options are available.
- Hostels: Hostel accommodation is offered, with some sources stating that it is compulsory for first- and second-year students.
- Safety: Batumi is considered a safe city with an affordable cost of living.