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Caucasus University
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Tbilisi · Private university
Caucasus International University (CIU)
A Tbilisi private university with a clinical skills centre, dental clinics and published English fees.
Founded in 1995. 73 Chargali Street, Tbilisi 0141, Georgia.
- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Type
- Private university
- Founded
- 1995
- Tuition from
- US$3,000 / year
Overview
About CIU
Caucasus International University (CIU) is a private university at 73 Chargali Street in Tbilisi, founded in 1995. Its faculties include Medicine, Business and Technology, Law, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Viticulture and Winemaking, and its students come from countries including India, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Egypt, Turkey and across Europe.
CIU publishes a clear international fee list: Medicine (six years, US$6,000 a year), Dentistry (five years, US$5,000), Information Technology and Business Administration Bachelor's programmes (US$3,500) and a Master's in Global Policy and Security Studies (US$3,000). A Bachelor's in Nursing is also listed in English.
Why students choose CIU
- Clinical skills centre with simulators
- CIU's catalogue lists a dedicated Clinical Skills Center with manikins for childbirth, neonatal and adult resuscitation, auscultation and injection practice, plus stations for OSCE and OSPE exams.
- Accredited medicine and dentistry in English
- CIU's accreditation page lists Medicine in English and Dentistry in English as accredited. NCEQE's April 2023 MD list shows the English MD valid to 31 December 2027, and its register shows a positive decision on English Dentistry valid to 14 February 2031. CIU says it received its third consecutive institutional authorization in 2024.
- Dental clinics on site
- Dental chairs and a university teaching clinic are part of the campus, so dental students can practise on patients in the later stages of training.
- Published fee list
- Tuition for every English programme is listed on CIU's international students page and repeated in its FAQ.
- Virtual campus tour
- CIU publishes a 360-degree walkthrough of its buildings, laboratories, library and dining hall so you can see the facilities before you apply.
Courses and tuition
Courses and tuition fees at CIU
Programmes taught in English for international students. Tuition is in US dollars per academic year. Last reviewed 31 October 2026.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine (English)Medical Doctor (MD) | One-cycle (MD/DMD) | 6 years | US$6,000 / year360 ECTS credits |
| Dental Medicine (English)Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) | One-cycle (MD/DMD) | 5 years | US$5,000 / year300 ECTS credits |
| Information Technology (English) | Bachelor | 4 years | US$3,500 / year |
| Business Administration (English) | Bachelor | 3 years | US$3,500 / year180 ECTS credits |
| Global Policy and Security Studies (English) | Master | 2 years | US$3,000 / year |
Medicine (English)
One-cycle (MD/DMD) · 6 years · Medical Doctor (MD)
US$6,000 / year
360 ECTS credits
Dental Medicine (English)
One-cycle (MD/DMD) · 5 years · Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
US$5,000 / year
300 ECTS credits
Information Technology (English)
Bachelor · 4 years
US$3,500 / year
Business Administration (English)
Bachelor · 3 years
US$3,500 / year
180 ECTS credits
Global Policy and Security Studies (English)
Master · 2 years
US$3,000 / year
Tuition is the figure published by the university or the national Study in Georgia portal at the time of review and can change between intakes. Always get the current fee schedule in writing before you pay anything.
CIU also lists a Bachelor's in Nursing taught in English. The duration and fee were not stated on the pages we reviewed, so we confirm them with CIU.
Admission
How to apply to CIU
You do not apply to CIU yourself. Contact us and we handle the application for you. Below are the requirements the university sets. Foreign applicants who finished school abroad skip Georgia's national exams, but need their education recognised by NCEQE.
- The application needs a secondary school certificate, passport and proof of English. CIU admits international students without the Georgian Unified National Exams.
- Education recognition runs through NCEQE (eqe.ge), as for all Georgian universities, before enrolment.
- CIU's academic year has 38 weeks in two 19-week semesters, with 15-16 weeks of teaching, two to three weeks of final exams and a week of re-sits.
Infrastructure
Campus and infrastructure at CIU
Facilities described below come from CIU's own documents and from independent review reports, listed under Sources. Each photograph is credited to its owner in its caption.
- Clinical Skills Center
- A purpose-built skills space with a childbirth simulator, an interactive birthing mannequin, neonatal and adult resuscitation mannequins with an arrhythmia simulator, an auscultation simulator, catheterisation and IV injection manikins, a suturing arm and a trauma simulator, plus OSCE and OSPE stations.
- Basic-science laboratories
- Teaching laboratories for anatomy, simulation and virtual reality, biochemistry and microbiology and immunology. CIU says its microscopes are shared with histology, cytology and embryology teaching.
- Dental clinics and a university teaching clinic
- Dental offices with chairs and equipment for clinical training, and a university teaching clinic listed on the virtual tour.
- Library, dining and study spaces
- A central library, a cafeteria with about 300 seats, a student co-working space, a multimedia centre and conference halls. The university states its teaching buildings cover up to 15,114 square metres.
Accommodation
Where CIU students live
CIU announced plans for an international-student dormitory, but its current official pages do not confirm on-campus accommodation. Most international students rent shared apartments in Tbilisi. Ask for current housing arrangements in writing.
Lifestyle
Student life in Tbilisi
Tbilisi is Georgia's capital and by far its largest city, with over a million residents. Most of the country's English-taught medical, dental and business programmes are based here, so it has the biggest international student community, the widest choice of housing and the best-connected hospitals.
Around CIU
CIU runs a cafeteria with about 300 seats and a co-working space, and the student body includes learners from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, which gives the campus a mixed international feel.
The campus is on Chargali Street in the city. Check the walking route and local transport before you commit to an apartment, because rents change noticeably between districts.
- Getting around
- A two-line metro, buses and shared minibuses cover most of the city. A single ride costs about 1 lari and a monthly pass is typically 40-50 lari, so most students never need a car. Ride-hailing apps such as Bolt and Yandex Go are widely used for late-night trips.
- Climate
- Hot summers, cold winters with occasional snow, and mild spring and autumn. Student housing is centrally heated or gas-heated, so pack a proper winter coat rather than thermal layers.
- Food and daily costs
- Georgian staples such as khachapuri, khinkali and lobio are inexpensive, and supermarkets and open-air markets sell everyday groceries cheaply. Vegetarian options are easy to find because fasting traditions mean most restaurants offer meat-free dishes. South Asian restaurants and grocers have opened in the city.
- Safety and community
- Georgia is widely regarded as a safe country for students, with the usual city precautions applying at night and in crowded places. Tbilisi has a large international student community, which makes settling in much easier in the first semester.
More on daily life, costs and safety in our student life in Georgia guide.
Fit
Is CIU right for you?
Best for: Students who want simulator-based skills training, a transparent English fee list and the ability to preview the campus through a virtual tour.
Check before you pay
- NCEQE's April 2023 MD list shows CIU's English Medicine programme accredited until 31 December 2027, and NCEQE's register shows a positive decision on it valid from 22 July 2022 with a term to correct a deficit. Ask CIU for its current accreditation decision and the deficit follow-up in writing, check eqe.ge, and for Nepal check Nepal Medical Council rules.
- Confirm in writing whether a dormitory is available for your intake.
- Ask about the Nursing programme's duration and fee, which are not on the English fee list.
FAQ
CIU: common questions
How much does Caucasus International University cost?
CIU's international students page lists US$6,000 a year for Medicine, US$5,000 for Dentistry, US$3,500 for Information Technology and Business Administration, and US$3,000 for the Master's in Global Policy and Security Studies. Confirm before paying.
How long is the MD at CIU?
Six years (12 semesters, 360 ECTS credits), taught in English. The Dental programme is five years and 300 credits.
Does CIU have a clinical skills lab?
Yes. CIU's catalogue lists a Clinical Skills Center with resuscitation, birthing, auscultation and injection simulators, and stations for OSCE and OSPE exams.
Can I see CIU's campus before I apply?
Yes. CIU publishes a 360-degree virtual tour covering its buildings, laboratories, dental offices, library and dining area.
Is Caucasus International University the same as Caucasus University?
No. They are two separate private universities in Tbilisi. Caucasus International University (CIU) is at 73 Chargali Street and was founded in 1995. Caucasus University (CU) is at 1 Paata Saakadze Street and was established in 2004. Their programmes and fees differ, so check which one an offer or quote refers to. See our CIU vs CU vs NVU comparison.
What is the total tuition for the MD at CIU?
At the published US$6,000 a year, six years of MD tuition is US$36,000 before living costs, visa, insurance and any fee change. Dental Medicine at US$5,000 a year for five years is US$25,000. Confirm both in writing.
Is CIU's English MD accredited?
NCEQE's April 2023 list of MD programmes shows CIU's English Medicine programme accredited until 31 December 2027, and CIU's accreditation page lists Medicine in English and Dentistry in English as accredited. NCEQE's register also shows a positive decision on English Dentistry valid to 14 February 2031. Confirm the current decision in writing, and check recognition with your own regulator.
What can I study in English at CIU besides medicine?
CIU lists English-taught Bachelor's programmes in Information Technology and Business Administration (US$3,500 a year each), a Master's in Global Policy and Security Studies (US$3,000) and a Bachelor's in Nursing. The Nursing duration and fee were not published on the pages we reviewed.
Does CIU have a dormitory?
CIU announced plans for an international-student dormitory, but its official pages do not confirm on-campus accommodation. Most international students rent shared apartments in Tbilisi. Confirm current housing help in writing.
Where is Caucasus International University?
CIU's main teaching building is at 73 Chargali Street, Nadzaladevi District, Tbilisi 0141, Georgia.
How do I apply to CIU?
Contact BRS Global Education. You do not apply to CIU yourself: we assess your profile, prepare and submit your application, and guide you through the documents, NCEQE recognition and your student visa.
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Sources
- CIU English programmes and fees
- CIU international students FAQ
- CIU Faculty of Medicine
- CIU 360-degree campus tour
- CIU 2025 catalogue
- CIU authorisation and accreditation
- NCEQE list of MD programmes in Georgia (April 2023)
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. BRS Global Education is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with or endorsed by Caucasus International University. Fees, accreditation and admission rules change, so verify the current position with the university and the relevant regulator before you apply or pay.
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