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Caucasus International University

  • Founded: 2002
  • Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Type: Private

We will tell you everything you need to know about as a International student desiring to study In Caucasus International University Tbilisi. Learn about CIU’s rich history, programs for International students, tuition fees, admission and how to apply to study in CIU”

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Caucasus International University (CIU)

23 years have passed since Caucasus International University (CIU) – LLC was founded. The University operates as a Legal Entity of Private Law – a limited liability company. The university was founded as a medical institute “Clinitsist” in 1995. The university received a license from the Ministry of Education of Republic of Georgia in the same year. In 2005 it was granted Accreditation by Accreditation Council of Higher Education Institution. In 2006, the name and founders of the institute “Clinitsist” were changed and it was formed as a multi-profile higher education institution – Caucasus International University – LLC.

Caucasus International University went through the authorization process with great success and has been granted authorization for six years by the joint decision of the Authorization Council of the National Center for Education Quality Enhancement In 2018 (14.11.2018 decision #88) . The highest assessment document was issued among the higher educational institutions of Georgia.

Caucasus International University – LLC was granted an institutional accreditation for 5 years on the basis of the decision made by Accreditation Council of Higher Education Institution in 2007. Afterwards, CIU was granted Authorization for 5 years on the basis of the decision made by Authorization Council of HEI of National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement in 2012. During the period of the last authorization (from 2012 – till present) up to 30 Undergraduate, One- cycle, Post-graduate and PhD Educational Programs of Caucasus International University LLC were granted accreditation.

By the decision of the Authorization Council of National Centre for Educational Quality Enhancement made on 14 July, 2015 Caucasus International University application has been approved and in accordance to the decision of the council the number of university students has been defined by 4700.

On March 4, 2019, by the unanimous decision of the Accreditation Council members of Higher Educational Programmes of National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, the number of CIU students has increased by 2700 and has been defined in total by 7400.

Caucasus International University’s Tuition Fees And Programs For International Students.

Bachelor Degree ProgramsTuition Fees per  yearDuration
Faculty of Business  
Business Administration$35004yrs
Faculty of Medicine  
Medicine$55006yrs
Dentistry (Single-circle)$45005yrs
Master’s Degree ProgramsTuition Fees per  yearDuration
Faculty of Business  
Master’s Degree Educational Program In International Marketing$35002yrs
Faculty of Social Sciences  
Master’s Degree Educational Program In Global Policy and Security Studies$30002yrs
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Study In CIU

Join thousands of International students currently studying in the Caucasus International University (CIU).

To get Admission at the Caucasus International University (CIU) simply fill our Application form or send all the required documents to ciu@admissionoffice.ge.

List of the required documents:

  1. Copy of the passport;
  2. High School Certificate or BA degree Diploma (for MA degree applicants) along with transcript;
  3. Application fee payment receipt.
  4. Video Interview (Contact us for sample)

Application Status:

After submission, within the 7 working days of fulfilling the application requirements, we will send you an official offer letter from the Caucasus International University Tbilisi. On the basis of the signed offer letter, Admission office will start enrollment procedure. Translation, notarization, recognition and enrollment procedures take approximately 2 – 4 weeks.

CIU has no deadline for admission. However, the University has two intakesStudents can get admission to either join Fall Academic Session (September batch) or the Spring Academic Session (February/March batch).

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Once the invited applicant sends the personal identification and educational documentation to the Caucasus International University, the documents will be submitted to the National Centre for Educational Quality Enhancement and to the Ministry of Education and Science to obtain the Ministry enrollment. As soon as the enrollment procedure will be successfully completed, the University will inform the applicant of his successful enrollment to study in Georgia.

Let’s Start your admission process to study in Caucasus International University today, fill the Application form or send all the required documents to  ciu@admissionoffice.ge.

As soon as the enrolment procedure will be successfully completed, CIU will send you an official invitation letters which – together with other documents – will be required for the applicant to apply for studying VISA to the closest Georgian Embassy. 

For more information about the visa regime for your country nationals and stateless persons residing in the relevant countries, see our Georgian Visa and Residence Permit for Students guide. 

For Visa application related issue, contact ciu@admissionoffice.ge for professional support.

Global/Europe Recognition
The Caucasus International university is involved in the Bologna process and is recognized both in Europe and in the US. The Caucasus International University is a member of ENIC-NARIC (ENIC – European Network of Information Centres in European Region, NARIC – National Academic Information Centers in the European Union)

MCI Recognition:
The Caucasus International University has just recently gained the accreditation – Medical Council of India (MCI), which means that the Caucasus International University is listed among the foreign universities recommended by the Medical Council of India. CIU is one of the NMC approved colleges in Georgia that offer MBBS in Georgia for Indian students

Exchange Programs:
The Caucasus International University coorperates with the European and US leading universities and offer exchange programs at various European universities to the students for one semester or a year. Thus the university has exchange programs within the individual cooperation, ERAMUS mundus and Eramus + The Caucasus International University also offers Exchange Programs in Turkey in the framework of the Mevlana Exchange Program.

International Projects:
The Caucasus International University carries out various international scientific-research projects, including: Tempus – the EU financed program aiming at promoting higher education reform and cooperating with the EU partner countries.

"Welcome to Caucasus International University"

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Career Services:
Career development of students and graduates is the main concern of the office of student employment support of the Caucasus International University Tbilisi. That is why it is distinguished with its high employment index: 90% of graduates are employed.

The office regularly offers trainings to students to improve skills necessary for career development. In order to promote student employment, job fairs on campus are held several times a year, where leading companies and the representatives of public sector take part.

Student Affairs:
The center of student affairs promotes the arrangement of student clubs, encourages club activities and realization of students initiatives. It organizes events in order to ensure effervescent student life.

Today, the Caucasus International University is one of the nation’s leading private university, with the personal growth and professional development of its students as its main goal. Graduates of the university feel confidence and ready to enter the competitive job market.

Currently, CIU does not have hostels on campus for foreign students. However, apartments and flats are cheap around the university’s vicinity.

To learn more about apartments in Tbilisi, read Accommodation and Hostels In Georgia for International Students

Message for International Students

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“Welcome to the Caucasus International University! With hundreds of international students and visiting international scholars, the Caucasus International University is a hub of learning and research in the region, offering quality education and excellent infrastructure to students from all around the world ”.

Contact Details

For Admission, Visa and Resident permit application.

Call: +995 571125222
Email: ciu@admissionoffice.ge

Address: 73, Chargali Street, Tbilisi 0141, Georgia.

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