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MBBS in Bulgaria vs Georgia: Fees, FMGE 2025, EU Status and Admission

Georgia has become the second-largest MBBS destination for Indians after Russia, with 5,103 of its graduates sitting the FMGE in 2025. Its pass rate, 30.3%, was a little higher than Bulgaria's 28.8%. Georgia is cheaper; Bulgaria is in the EU.

Leonid Kurza, founder of Edumapple

Written by Leonid Kurza, founder of Edumapple
Updated 23 October 2026 · how we check facts

Side by side

BulgariaGeorgia
DegreeEU master's in medicineGeorgian MD, outside the EU
Tuition a year€8,000–10,000Tbilisi Medical Academy USD 7,000; other universities vary
Extra chargesEntrance exam €200–300TMA: registration USD 300, reservation USD 2,100
FMGE 202573 sat, 21 passed (28.8%)5,103 sat, 1,548 passed (30.3%)
AdmissionEntrance exam in biology and chemistryNEET and documents; some universities add an interview
Language of patientsBulgarianGeorgian

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What the price difference buys

Over six years, Bulgaria costs from ₹49 lakh in tuition; a Georgian university at USD 7,000 a year costs about USD 42,000. The extra cost in Bulgaria buys an EU degree, which matters if you might work or specialise in Europe, and an entrance exam that filters the class.

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Crowds and choice

Georgia's popularity means large Indian batches in Tbilisi and Batumi: easy to settle in, harder to practise Georgian with patients. Bulgaria's Indian groups are small, outside Pleven.

Questions about MBBS in Bulgaria vs Georgia

Is Georgia cheaper than Bulgaria for MBBS?

Usually yes. Tbilisi Medical Academy charges USD 7,000 a year; Bulgarian medical universities charge €8,000–10,000.

Is a Georgian MD valid in Europe?

Georgia is not in the EU, so its degree is not covered by the EU's automatic recognition for doctors. A Bulgarian degree is.

Which has the better FMGE result?

In 2025, Georgia 30.3% and Bulgaria 28.8%, both above the 21.5% average. The university matters more than the country.

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