Batumi Student Guide — Georgia

Student life in Batumi: BAU university, housing, living costs, transport and essential apps.

Studying at BAU International University Batumi

BAU Batumi offers a six-year Medicine (MD) programme and a five-year Dentistry programme. Our guide lists annual tuition of $6,500 for Medicine and $4,500 for Dentistry. Confirm current fees and admission requirements before applying.

Housing and living costs in Batumi

An international student's estimated monthly budget is $500–650, excluding tuition. Actual costs depend on accommodation and lifestyle.

Housing / rent: $200–280 per month
Food and dining: $150–200 per month
Transportation: $30–40 per month
Utilities: $40–50 per month
Miscellaneous: approximately $80 per month

Transport and essential apps

Bolt and Yandex Go help with taxi journeys; Wolt and Glovo provide food and grocery delivery. Google Maps and Yandex Maps help with navigation. The guide also introduces local banking options such as TBC Bank and Bank of Georgia.

Student life and arrival support

Explore Batumi's attractions and restaurants, and plan accommodation and a student residency permit. Our student care team can help with relocation and study arrangements.