Located in: Georgia
Founded in 1995 as a medical institute, Caucasus International University (CIU) was turned into a multi-profile higher education institution in 2006. The university is located in the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi. It now has 5 faculties. CIU offers fully English-taught courses in medicine and pharmacy. There are theoretical lectures and clinical practices in every program, which is well-organized.
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 and pharmacy courses 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.
Caucasus International University does not offer Graduate entry courses at this moment.
Caucasus International University is located at 73 Chargali St, T'bilisi, Georgia.
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The tuition fees are as follows:
To apply to this university, you need to prove your English proficiency of at least a B2 level. You can do it by presenting a certificate or taking the university’s English exam.
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The university is a member of WHO, FAIMAR, WFME and EQAR.
The university partners with a student hostel, providing safe and comfortable accommodation for all its international students. The hostel offers all-inclusive housing, including 3 meals a day. The rooms are equipped with all the needed comfort - heating and cooling systems, Internet, bathroom, kitchens and 24-hour security. Other facilities as the cafeteria and laundry rooms are available for all the residents.
The building is situated close to the university and has quadruple rooms. It is separated for males and females. Several students share the bathrooms and the kitchens. The rent per month is €150.
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 €250 monthly. In total, per month, you will need no more than €600 for rent, utilities and living expenses.
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.