OC Media reported this week that Georgian authorities have moved to reshuffle university faculties, a process that has provoked criticism from academics and students. While the official rationale cites administrative reform and academic consolidation, the immediate effect for international applicants — especially those seeking medicine and dentistry degrees in Batumi and Tbilisi — is greater uncertainty about program structures, faculty continuity and potential impacts on clinical training.
Georgia has been a major destination for Middle Eastern students seeking English‑medium medical and dental degrees that are recognized by WHO/EU frameworks and often offered at lower annual costs (programs in Georgia are commonly advertised from around $4,000/year). Because clinical rotations, hospital partnerships and faculty qualifications are central to licensing and recognition back in students’ home countries, any changes to faculty or program governance can complicate future licensure or equivalency processes for graduates.
What this means for students: before accepting an offer or paying deposits, prospective applicants should request up‑to‑date written confirmation from universities about accreditation status, the names and credentials of clinical partners, and how the reshuffle will affect current and incoming cohorts. Also confirm in writing whether degrees remain listed in WHO/EU directories and whether the university provides support for diploma verification used in Jordan, Egypt or other licensing jurisdictions.
Practical steps: 1) Contact the Georgian university admissions office and ask for a formal statement about the reshuffle’s impact on the specific medical/dental program; 2) Check listings in international recognition databases and ask for copies of any recent accreditation decisions; 3) If you plan to return to Jordan, ask your country’s medical licensing body or the Ministry of Higher Education about recognition requirements and required documentation; 4) Keep proof of communications and delay non‑refundable payments until you have satisfactory answers.
Shatnawi for College Admissions & Academic Consultations (شطناوي للخدمات الجامعية والاستشارات الأكاديمية) can assist Jordanian students by contacting partner universities in Georgia to verify program status, clarifying degree recognition questions, and supporting document equivalency (document equivalency service fee: 70 JOD). If students decide to consider local alternatives, Shatnawi’s partner discounts include 10% registration discount at Applied Science Private University, 20% at University of Jordan, and 25% at Jordan University of Science & Technology.
Students with upcoming application plans should act now: confirm accreditation and clinical placement details in writing, retain all correspondence, and contact advisors if unclear about recognition in Jordan or other target countries. For guidance, contact Shatnawi on WhatsApp +962791888699 or visit shatnawiedu.com.