Georgia's recent reshuffle of university faculties, reported by OC Media, has prompted criticism from academics and students and raised practical concerns for international applicants and enrolled students. The restructuring—aimed by Georgian authorities at streamlining higher-education governance—could lead to changes in department organization, staffing, curricula, and administrative processes. For prospective and current medical and dentistry students, such changes can have direct consequences for course delivery and accreditation recognition.
Students from Jordan and the wider Middle East often choose Georgia (Tbilisi and Batumi) for English-medium Medicine and Dentistry programs because degrees are WHO and EU-recognized and tuition can start from about $4,000 per year. When a national reshuffle alters faculties, risks include delays in timetables, uncertainty over which department issues diplomas, and the potential need for additional documentation to prove program continuity to credential evaluators in Jordan or other countries.
What students should do now:
- Contact your university’s international office and your faculty contact to request official written confirmation of your program status, current curriculum, and expected graduation timelines.
- Verify accreditation and recognition for your specific program (WHO/EU listings or national accreditation agencies). Keep copies of syllabi, transcript extracts, and enrollment letters.
- If you are applying now, confirm application and registration deadlines with the university; if you are already enrolled, ask about contingency plans for academic supervision and examination arrangements.
Shatnawi for College Admissions & Academic Consultations can assist Jordanian students to navigate this uncertainty: we help verify program accreditation, request official documents from partner universities in Georgia, and advise on alternatives. If you need document equivalency for the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education, our service includes handling the process (document equivalency fee: 70 JOD). Students considering alternatives should note our partner options in Jordan — for example, applied Science Private University offers a 10% registration discount to Shatnawi students, University of Jordan a 20% discount, and JUST a 25% discount — as well as supported pathways in Turkey, Egypt, and other countries.
For immediate support, gather your enrollment proof and transcripts and contact your university and Shatnawi to confirm next steps. Quick verification is important ahead of upcoming intake periods or transfer requests. For guidance, contact Shatnawi by WhatsApp at +962791888699 or visit shatnawiedu.com.