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Market Intelligence Report | January 2026

Georgia Student Housing (PBSA) Market Report 2026

Medical Education Hub: 16,093 Indian Students (64% Market Share), $52M Market, High Concentration Risk

16,093Indian Students
$52MAnnual Market
18%YoY Growth
3.8Maturity Index
Market Overview

Key Performance Indicators

India dominates with 64% of 25,000 international students, High concentration risk

Critical Risk: Single Source Dependency

India represents 64% of all international students and 95% of Indian students pursue MBBS. Any NMC policy change could severely impact the entire market.

16,093Indian StudentsMEA India 2024
$52MTotal MarketIndian segment
18%YoY Growth2023-2024
25KTotal Intl Students15% of HE enrollment
64%India Market ShareHigh concentration
12NMC UniversitiesApproved list

Source Country Distribution

Extreme concentration, India at 64%, South Asia at 75%

1
India
64%
16,093
2
Azerbaijan
8%
2,000
3
Nigeria
6%
1,500
4
Iraq
5%
1,200
5
Egypt
3%
800
6
Pakistan
3%
700

Students by City

Tbilisi dominates with 75% of Indian students

Tbilisi
12,070 (75%)
Batumi
2,414 (15%)
Kutaisi
1,127 (7%)
Others
482 (3%)
Supply Analysis

Accommodation Landscape

20,000 organized beds serving 25,000 international students

Housing Distribution

60% of Indian students in private housing

16KStudents
Dormitories: 6,437 (40%)
Private Housing: 9,656 (60%)

Monthly Costs (USD)

Highly affordable, Dormitories from $100/month

Dorm (Tbilisi)
$150-200
Dorm (Batumi)
$100-150
Shared Apt
$200-350
Private Apt
$350-600

NMC-Approved Universities

12 universities approved for Indian medical students

UniversityCityDorm BedsIndians$/Month
Tbilisi State Medical UniversityTbilisi1,2003,500180
Caucasus International UniversityTbilisi8002,200150
European UniversityTbilisi6001,800160
New Vision UniversityTbilisi5001,500200
Batumi Shota Rustaveli StateBatumi7002,000120
Others (7 universities)Various3,7004,093140
Risk Assessment

Market Risk & Maturity Analysis

Emerging market with high concentration and NMC dependency risks

4/5
NMC Recognition
3/5
Currency (GEL)
3/5
Political
4/5
Concentration
3/5
Quality Standards
2/5
Healthcare Access

Market Maturity Index

Nascent (1-3)Emerging (4-5)Developing (6-7)Mature (8-10)
3.8, EMERGING
Transparency: 4/10
Professionalism: 5/10
Liquidity: 3/10
Regulatory: 5/10
PBSA: 2/10

Investment Thesis

High-yield emerging market with 10-15% returns, but significant concentration risk. Best suited for local investors or those with high risk tolerance. First-mover advantage available but must hedge NMC dependency.

$11.6MDormitory Segment
$40.5MPrivate Segment
15%Est. Yields
14%Projected CAGR
Data Sources: MEA India (2024), NMC India, NAEC Georgia, University enrollment data. Georgia is primarily a medical education destination, 95% of Indian students pursue MBBS. Visa-free entry for Indian citizens (1 year).

Interactive Student Housing Maps

Two views of student accommodation for Indian students in Georgia. Where points are crowded, markers group into a count, click or zoom to fan them out.

-Cities mapped
-Universities plotted
-Housing operators
-Indian students (mapped)

1. Indian Student Demand

Universities sized by their Indian-student population (cities shown where universities are not itemised). Click a cluster to expand.
University / city (size = Indian students)12Cluster (click to expand)

2. Student Housing Supply

Cities sized by dormitory beds and shaded by Indian-student concentration; private operators cluster at their base.
Major Indian-student hubSignificantEmergingHousing operator (clustered)

Data: RAYSolute Georgia student-housing workbook, as of January 2026. Compiled from publicly available official Georgian sources and Indian student-mobility statistics, and RAYSolute's own research and analysis. City bubbles are sized by aggregated university dormitory beds and shaded by Indian-student volume (not a supply-shortage measure). Basemap and geocoding © OpenStreetMap contributors, © CARTO and Esri. Markers are geocoded approximations.

Important Notice and Sources

This report is published by RAYSolute Consultants for general information and market commentary only. It does not constitute investment, financial, legal, tax or migration advice, nor an offer, inducement or invitation to engage in any activity. All figures are indicative estimates compiled from public and third-party sources together with RAYSolute analysis, are subject to change, and should be independently verified before any decision is taken. RAYSolute accepts no liability for any reliance placed on this material. University and company names appear for factual reference only; no affiliation, endorsement or sponsorship is implied.

Sources: compiled from publicly available official Georgian sources and Indian student-mobility statistics, and RAYSolute's own research and analysis. Data as of January 2026. Interactive map basemaps © OpenStreetMap contributors, © CARTO and Esri.