Nov 05, 2025
Georgia is emerging as a major destination for Indian medical students amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The conflict has pushed students to safer alternatives.
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Money sent from India for education in Georgia rose to $50.25 million in 2024-25, which is almost five times more than the $10.33 million sent in 2018-19. This shows that more Indian students are now choosing to study in Georgia.
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Georgia’s growing appeal comes from its affordable medical and paramedical courses, like physiotherapy, and its close location to Europe and simple residency laws that make it easier for graduates to stay and work there after their studies.
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Students already enrolled in Ukraine began transferring to Georgian universities after the war began, contributing to growth in student numbers.
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Ukraine was among the top 10 countries for Indian students before the war, with funds peaking at $39.12 million in 2020-21 and 2021-22. After February 2022, funds to Ukraine sharply dropped to about $10.6 million in 2022-23. Many students sought transfers to other countries.
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Russia remained a popular country for Indian medical students, with spending reaching $69.94 million in 2024-25, with a 200% increase from the previous year. However, Indian students now avoid Russian cities near the Ukrainian border because of ongoing conflict risks.
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In the year 2022-23, Georgia ranked 14th in the list of Top 15 countries to which Indians sent money for education abroad, improving significantly from 21st place in 2018-19.
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The number of Indians going to Georgia for education nearly doubled from 4,148 in 2019 to 10,470 in 2023, showing growing confidence in its institutions.
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Among major Western destinations, education spending shows mixed patterns with Germany and the UK recording notable growth.
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