Caucasus International University

Caucasus International University (CIU) is a higher education institution based in Tbilisi, Georgia. It was founded in 1995 and has since developed into a modern institution equipped with up-to-date infrastructure and technology.

CIU is committed to continuous improvement and integration with the international educational field¹. The university supports socio-economic progress and aims to develop values of Georgian and world culture based on modern knowledge.

The university's mission is to create a modern learning and scientific environment by implementing innovative methods, intercultural education, and diverse university life. CIU is dedicated to nurturing a generation with democratic values that will be competitive in both local and international labor markets.

CIU offers a variety of undergraduate, one-cycle, post-graduate, and PhD educational programs. The university and its programs are recognized and accredited by several organizations, including the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME), WHO, ECFMG, MCI, and JMC. CIU has partnerships with more than 90 universities worldwide.

Clinical studies at CIU are conducted in leading modern partner hospitals in Georgia and Spain¹. The university also offers mobility, exchange, and international scholarship programs for students and staff.

In 2018, CIU was granted authorization for six years by the Authorization Council of the National Center for Education Quality Enhancement². As of March 4, 2019, the number of CIU students has increased to 7400.

CIU is a private, for-profit institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Tbilisi. The university's tuition fees vary depending on the program, with the Faculty of Business charging $3500 per year for a Business Administration bachelor's degree, and the Faculty of Medicine charging $5500 per year for a Medicine degree and $4500 per year for a Dentistry degree.