CIU, CU and NVU at a glance
All three are private universities in Tbilisi that teach in English to international students. The table uses the details published by each university at the time of review.
| CIU | CU | NVU | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Caucasus International University | Caucasus University | New Vision University |
| Founded | 1995 | 2004 | 2013 |
| Address | 73 Chargali Street, Tbilisi 0141 | 1 Paata Saakadze Street, Tbilisi 0102 | 11 Nodar Bokhua Street, Tbilisi 0159 |
| English MD | US$6,000 / yr, 6 years | US$6,000 / yr, 6 years | US$7,000 / yr, 6 years |
| English dentistry | US$5,000 / yr, 5 years | Not in our reviewed list | US$7,000 / yr, 5 years |
| Lowest published fee | US$3,000 / yr | US$5,000 / yr | US$4,500 / yr |
| Clinical training | Clinical Skills Center with simulators, plus dental clinics and a university teaching clinic | Memoranda of cooperation with around twenty Tbilisi clinics and laboratories, per CU's MD document | NVU University Hospital named as the predominant clinical setting, alongside affiliated clinics |
| Housing | Dormitory announced but not confirmed; most students rent | No dormitory advertised; the International Relations office helps find housing | No dormitory confirmed; most students rent shared apartments |
| Admission | Secondary school certificate, passport and proof of English | Certificate, B2 English and NEET where it applies; pre-acceptance letter in about a week | Online interview within seven days, then a Conditional Offer Letter |
| Official website | Visit | Visit | Visit |
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.
Are CIU and CU the same university?
No, and the similar names cause real confusion. 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 on the base of the Caucasus School of Business. New Vision University (NVU) is a third, separate university at 11 Nodar Bokhua Street. Fees, courses and accreditation decisions belong to each university, so check that any quote, offer letter or invoice names the right one before you pay.
Courses and fees compared
Annual tuition for the English-taught programmes each university lists. A dash means the university does not list that course for international students in English in the sources we reviewed.
| Course | CIU | CU | NVU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine (MD) | Medicine: US$6,000 / yr, 6 years | Medicine: US$6,000 / yr, 6 years | Medicine: US$7,000 / yr, 6 years |
| Dentistry (DMD) | Dental Medicine: US$5,000 / yr, 5 years | - | Dental Medicine: US$7,000 / yr, 5 years |
| Nursing (Bachelor) | Listed in English; fee and length to confirm | - | Nursing Care: US$4,500 / yr, 4 years |
| Pharmacy (Bachelor) | - | - | Pharmacy: US$4,500 / yr, 4 years |
| IT and computing (Bachelor) | Information Technology: US$3,500 / yr, 4 years | Computer Science and AI: US$5,500 / yr, 3 yearsCybersecurity: US$5,500 / yr, 3 years | - |
| Business (Bachelor) | Business Administration: US$3,500 / yr, 3 years | Business Administration: US$5,500 / yr, 3 years | Business Administration: US$4,500 / yr, 4 years |
| Architecture and design | - | Architecture: US$5,000 / yr, 4 yearsGraphic Design: US$5,000 / yr, 3 years | - |
| Social sciences (Bachelor) | - | - | Political Science and International Relations: US$4,500 / yr, 4 years |
| Master's programmes | Global Policy and Security Studies: US$3,000 / yr, 2 years | Business Administration, MBA: US$5,000 / yr, 2 yearsInformation Technology Management: US$5,000 / yr, 2 years | Business Administration, MBA: US$4,500 / yr, 2 years |
Each university page lists every programme with its length and credits. Some also list extra programmes, such as double degrees at CU or doctoral and rehabilitation programmes at NVU, whose fees and intakes you should confirm. See the full tables for CIU, CU and NVU.
What the degree costs in tuition
| Degree | CIU | CU | NVU |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD, whole degree | US$36,000 | US$36,000 | US$42,000 |
| Dentistry, whole degree | US$25,000 | - | US$35,000 |
These are tuition only, assuming today's fee stays flat for the whole degree. Add living costs, visa, insurance, flights and one-off fees. Our cost guide shows what those add up to.
Accreditation
Georgia's National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE) publishes accreditation decisions. Its April 2023 list of MD programmes shows the English MD at CIU, CU and NVU accredited until 31 December 2027. NCEQE's register also shows a positive decision on CIU's English Medicine programme valid from 22 July 2022 with a term to correct a deficit, and a decision for CU valid until 29 March 2029 with a progress-report condition.
Dates change as decisions are renewed. Ask each university for its current decision in writing and check eqe.ge before you pay. Whether you can practise in your own country is decided by your home regulator, not by the university or by us. For medicine, read our MBBS in Georgia guide.
Which should you choose?
The honest answer depends on your marks, budget and plans. As a starting point:
- CIU: Students who want simulator-based skills training, a transparent English fee list and the ability to preview the campus through a virtual tour.
- CU: Students who want an MD or a business, IT or design degree at a large private Tbilisi university with Western partner programmes and a published English fee list.
- NVU: Students who want an MD or dentistry degree in English taught around a university hospital and are comfortable with a fee that is among the higher MD fees in our guide.
You do not apply to any of them yourself. Contact us with your marks, budget and country, and we will tell you which one fits, what it will cost in total and which approvals you need first. Compare them with the wider field on our universities in Georgia page.