Caucasus International University (CIU)
- Offers affordable, high-quality courses in English for Medicine, Dentistry and Pre-med
- Partnered with over 90 universities worldwide, offering students a global perspective and international exposure
- Works with a student hostel that provides affordable housing with many amenities, including 3 meals a day
About Caucasus International University
Caucasus International University (CIU) was founded in 1995 as a medical institute, but in 2006 it was turned into a multi-profile higher education institution. The university is located in the capital of Georgia – Tbilisi. It now has 5 faculties.
Tbilisi is a town with a long history. Its old town with cobblestones attracts many tourists every year. But what attracts even more people here is that it is home to many Georgian medical universities that teach medicine in English, including one of the best medical schools in Europe – European University. The city provides low-cost living options and universities – with affordable tuition fees and high standards.
CIU offers medicine course entirely taught in English. All programmes are well-organised with theoretical lectures and clinical practices. This aims to prepare the students not only to know how to treat patients but also to be able to do it.
Also, the university offers a Pre-Medical course of 8 weeks. This course is not obligatory, but it’s a good start for a proper education. It contains the subjects Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
The university accepts student transfers and also has a graduate entry option for Dentistry. This programme is designed for students with a Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline. This route, known as an accelerated pathway, enables students to start studying directly from the 2nd or 3rd year, depending on the subjects they’ve studied in their previous degree.
Caucasus International University is located at 73 Chargali St, T’bilisi, Georgia.
Recognition and Accreditations
National Medical Commission (NMC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Admission pricelist
For academic year 2024 / 2025
Important to know that all prices are calculated at currency rate 1$ = 90 Rubles
Official Fees Pricelist
2024 - 2025
» Application date : March to October every year
» Invitation letter : 2-3 weeks
Main steps :
» Step 1: Students must complete out an online application form along with the necessary paperwork.
» Step 2: As soon as the university receives the application, it issues an offer letter. Students can put their fees into the university's bank account.
» Step 3: After 30 days, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia delivers an accreditation letter to the students. Subsequently, the institution receives a ministry order and sends the students an invitation letter.
» Step 4: After the above process is finished, the approval of a visa takes 30 days.
One-time payment
Accommodation Costs
Accreditation
The university is a member of WHO, FAIMAR, WFME and EQAR.
Accommodation
Affordable prices at Tbilisi allow the students to choose to live on their own. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre can cost only €250monthly. In total, per month, you will need around €600–€800 for rent, utilities and living expenses.
Term Dates
Classes for the first semester start in mid-November and last until the end of March. The exam period starts after the term and finishes at the end of March.
The second term begins in early April and lasts until mid-July, followed by a 3-week examination period.
