Info Sheet for International Exchange Partners of the Masaryk University Partner University Name: Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy Contact Details: Name Phone Email Address Exchange Office: International Affairs Department (+995 32)2912484 international@tma.edu.ge Director: Khatuna (Khatia) Khatiashvili +995555517634 kh.khatiashvili@tma.edu.ge Agreement Coordinator: Khatuna (Khatia) Khatiashvili +995555517634 kh.khatiashvili@tma.edu.ge Incoming Exchange Contact: Ana Mikhelidze (+995 32)2912484; (+99532) 2746409 a.mikhelidze@tma.edu.ge admission@tma.edu.ge Outgoing Exchange Contact: Tinatin Akhvlediani +995557727475 t.akhvlediani@tma.edu.ge Other Important Contacts: Nino Shiukashvili +995599248663 n.shiukashvili@tma.edu.ge Fax: N/A Mailing Address: Ketevan Tsamebuli Ave., 51/2, Zip: 0144, Tbilisi, Georgia Websites: University Homepage: http://tma.edu.ge/eng/ Website for exchange students: N/A Academic Calendar: http://tma.edu.ge/eng/programamed (Please find updates in the attached additional files) Course Descriptions: http://tma.edu.ge/eng/sileng (Please find updates in the attached additional files) Accommodation Information: University doesn’t offer accommodation. Other Useful Websites: English-Georgian Dictionary: http://www.translate.ge Informational websites: http://biz.aris.ge/en/ Information about Tbilisi: http://info-tbilisi.com Yellow pages: http://www.yell.ge Academic Calendar Dates: Start- and end dates of Spring semester (also called winter or semester 1): 11 March – 29 June Start- and end dates of Autumn semester (also called semester 2): 24 September – 19 January Examination periods: Spring: 1 June – 27 June, Autumn: 21 January – 16 February Application Information: Application Deadlines: December 15-th for Spring Semester June 15-th for Autumn Semester Required supporting documents with application: Contact Details (Phone, Mail), Emergency contact details (Name, Surname, Phone, Mail), Formal photo, Passport Copy, CV, Motivation Letter, Recommendation Letter form the University, Transcripts, Learning Plan Is language test/certificate required (if yes, please specify them): English language B2 Certificate. Not required for the students taking courses in English at home University or School education received in English Required GPA for exchange students GPA 2.5. In TMA the academic performance of students is defined by GPA and corresponding grades earned by a student/graduate for each learning course: 91-100 A 4.0 81-90 B 3.0 71-80 C 2.0 61-70 D 1.0 51-60 E 0.5 0-50 F-FX 0 Academic Information: Courses Available to exchange students: All courses in English language by semesters are provided in the additional attached files Are courses leading up to a Master’s degree available for exchange students? All courses in English language by semesters are provided in the additional attached files Are doctorate student able to participate in the exchange: Doctorate program is not provided Type of Language Instruction Offered: English Credit system and assessment: What credit system do you use? At TMA one credit is equal to 30 astronomic hours What is the regular student workload per semester? Student's workload within one academic year amounts to 60 credits (1800 astronomic hours) and respectively 30 credits per semester. In certain cases (for students enrolled through mobility, restitution procedures or students with individual schedules, etc.) it is possible for student's annual workload to amount to 75 credit a year. Please provide a comparison chart of your system with ECTS (if possible). What is the grading system of your university? Please describe In the case of assessment of student knowledge with Latin letters (A, B, C, D, E, A+, A, A- etc.) the above system should be converted in the following manner: A + Excellent 100 A Excellent 95 A - Excellent 91 B + Very good 90 B Very good 85 B - Very good 81 C + Good 80 C Good 75 C - Good 71 D + Sufficient 70 D Sufficient 65 D - Sufficient 61 E + Satisfactory 60 E Satisfactory 55 E - Satisfactory 51 An ECTS credit is awarded to a student after the accomplishment of study course, with due consideration of the sum of midterm and final assessments. Assessment of student knowledge is consisting of multiple components and takes account of: a) midterm assessments; b) final exam assessment. The sum of grades of these components makes maximum 100 grades. Their correlation is defined according to the following requirements: midterm assessments – maximum 60 grades; final exam –maximum 40 grades. Except for exceptional cases (which are specially provided for in the study course syllabus), the midterm assessment during the basic education step consists of the following components: a) midterm examination - maximum 20 grades; b) current activity - maximum 35 grades; c) attendance component - maximum 5 grades Arrival and Orientation: Is airport pick-up available? Price? University doesn’t offer pick-up. Taxi service at Tbilisi International Airport is available outside the terminal, just at the curbside of the Arrival Hall and provides 24-hour service to the passengers. The journey time to the city center takes 20-30 minutes dependent on traffic. Taxi fee depends on taxi meter indication (From 30 to 50 GEL). Phone: +995 32 2511511 Orientation Program Dates: Accommodation: Housing assistance: International office will assist in finding accommodation. Is a University Residence available to exchange students? University doesn’t provide campus. Are Homestays available? N/A What independent housing options are available (i.e. off-campus housing)? Best Apartment rental websites: https://ss.ge/en/real-estate; https://www.myhome.ge/en/; https://www.airbnb.com/s/Tbilisi--Georgia?listing_types[]=1; https://housinganywhere.com/s/Tbilisi--Georgia; https://www.makler.ge/?lan=2; http://www.rentals.ge/; http://www.tbilisirent.ge/; http://www.besttbilisiapartments.com/; http://tbilisi-property.com/; Withdrawal policies for your university’s housing: N/A Visa and Identification Requirements: Is a Student Visa required in your country? No Visa is Required for EU citizens Czech Citizens may Enter Georgia without Visa for 1 (One) Full Year (Unless Otherwise Noted) Briefly describe the visa application process: https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge/HtmlPage/Html/View?id=956&lang=Eng How do students acquire a School Pass? Student Cards are provided by the University Medical Insurance: What medical insurance is required in your country/at your university? Any travel health insurance also can be purchased on place Estimated cost of insurance when purchased in your country: Minimal Package Cost 10 GEL per month (from 10 to 50 GEL) Estimated Expenses: Estimated Costs of Housing (per month) Homestay: On-Campus Housing: Off-Campus Housing: Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 765.91 GEL Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 483.75 GEL Food (per month): 400 GEL per month Local Transportation: Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 30.00 GEL Academic (books etc): Books are available for free at the Library Personal (entertainment etc): Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 15.00 GEL Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 50.00 GEL Meal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 12.00 GEL Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 93.47 GEL Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) 22.86 GEL Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 13.00 GEL Available scholarships and grants (name, conditions, value): N/A Are students eligible to work? Noneligible Other: A single person monthly costs: 993.47GEL without rent. Banking Information: Are there any banks on-campus? Bank of Georgia near the Campus Are students recommended or required to open a bank account? Required to get the Student Card Further information about opening a bank account in your country: To open a personal bank account in Georgia, an individual is supposed to submit the documents to the bank. Once documents submitted and the account is opened within a period of 3 to 4 hours. In the case of a foreigner, there is a need for the passport ID along with bank application form to open a bank account. Other required documents details are as under: Local identity document ID; Personal public service number. University Facts: Location: Tbilisi Medical Academy, is a First Georgian private medical university located in Isani-Samgori District, Tbilisi, Georgia. City Population: 1158677 for 2018 year Student Population: 649 Students Number of students from overseas: 424 International Students