Caucasus International University (CIU) in Tbilisi, Georgia is known for its high-quality medical education at a reasonable cost: Accreditation CIU is accredited by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME), WHO, ECFMG, MCI, and JMC. Collaborations CIU offers medical programs in collaboration with leading universities in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Israel, Russia, and Georgia. Teaching methods CIU uses a variety of modern teaching methods and assessment systems, including a large share of practical teaching. Student-teacher ratio CIU has a good student-teacher ratio that helps teachers teach lessons in great detail. MBBS course duration The MBBS course at CIU is six years long, with five years of theoretical studies and one year of practical training. CIU is also known for its modern infrastructure, diverse university life, and intercultural education. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs in Georgian and English. University Vision: Caucasus International University is an educational-scientific institution that supports socio-economic progress and develops values of Georgian and world culture based on modern knowledge. University Mission: Caucasus International University fosters a modern academic and research environment by introducing innovative methods, promoting internationalization, and offering a diverse university life. The university aims to nurture generations with democratic values who are competitive in both local and international labor markets and capable of addressing the challenges of sustainable development. Caucasus International University (CIU) 29 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 the 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. Another success of CIU 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. In 2024 Caucasus International University has been granted its third consecutive authorization! The university currently has in total 7,400 students, including 3,000 enrolled in the Georgian and English-language medical programs. Caucasus International University – LLC was granted an institutional accreditation for 5 years on the basis of the decision made by the Accreditation Council of Higher Education Institution in 2007. Afterward, CIU was granted Authorization for 5 years on the basis of the decision made by the Authorization Council of HEI of the 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 Ph.D. 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 with the decision of the council the number of university students has been defined by 4700. Caucasus International University Awards “Leader of 2018” - Caucasus International University was nominated at the 48th National Business Leaders Award Ceremony. The event was organized by Georgian National Business Ratings Union and Swiss Rating Association. 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. CIU offers Bachelor, One-step, Master, and Doctoral programs. CIU offers the following faculties: Business and Technology; Social Sciences and Humanities; Law; Medicine; Viticulture-Winemaking. Faculty of Medicine The Faculty of Medicine has been operating at Caucasus International University since 1995 and has had numerous successful and highly qualified alumni throughout its history. CIU is a member of The World Directory of Medical Schools (World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)). Caucasus International University was included in the list of acknowledged foreign Medical Institutions by Medical Council of India (MCI) in 2016 and it became a member of an International Association for Health Professions Education “AMEE” in 2018. The Faculty of Medicine offers the following accredited higher educational programs: 1.Undergraduate Educational Program in Pharmacy; 2.Educational Program in Medicine (language of instruction Georgian); 3.Educational Program in Medicine (language of instruction English); 4.Educational Program in Dentistry (language of instruction Georgian); 5.Educational Program in Dentistry (language of instruction English); 6.Residency in Therapeutic Dentistry. Each educational program provides comprehensive teaching of both basic and clinical disciplines. To facilitate this, the university has established: teaching laboratories for basic disciplines: • Anatomy Lab and Simulation and Virtual Reality (VR) Lab equipped with the latest anatomical models and moulages, modern computer and high-tech teaching equipment. .• Biochemistry Teaching Lab; • Microbiology Teaching Lab. The Faculty of Medicine at Caucasus International University offers a Clinical Skills Center equipped with cutting-edge educational and medical technologies. This includes advanced medical simulators and mannequins from renowned manufacturers such as Gaumard, Nasco Life/Form, Limbs & Things, Laerdal, and 3B Scientific. The latter corporation is a world leader in the production of anatomical and medical-biological models (Hamburg, Germany). Medical simulators mimic real patients, allowing students to develop both clinical and communication skills. Since 2022, the center has been a member of SESAM - Society in Europe for Simulation Applied to Medicine, which proves that it meets all the standards that include modern teaching and evaluation methods in medicine. The aim of the Clinical Skills Center is to equip future doctors with practical clinical skills that meet the international standards of modern medical education. Students have the opportunity to acquire essential practical skills in such areas as basic clinical care, emergency, obstetrics and gynecology, resuscitation, therapy and surgery. CIU Clinical Skills Center plays an important role in the education and formation of highly professional medical personnel. Therapeutic Dentistry Residency Program The Therapeutic Dentistry Residency Program is implemented on the basis of the university dental clinics which was accredited by the decision N7 of the Accreditation Council for Professional Development of the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia. Practical Teaching and Student Employment Practical teaching in clinical disciplines is conducted at the partner clinics and medical institutions of the university. This hands-on experience aids successful students in real employment after graduation. Students’ International Scientific Conference Students’ international scientific conference is conducted at the University annually, which is very popular among higher educational institutions. CIU medical students are actively engaged in the conference. Our university is attracting more and more international entrants and students. Currently, our students are the citizens of various countries, such as France, Poland, Portugal, Ukraine, Germany, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, India, Israel and Great Britain. The number of students significantly increases every semester. Faculty of Medicine The Faculty of Medicine has been operating at Caucasus International University since 1995 and has had numerous successful and highly qualified alumni throughout its history. CIU is a member of The World Directory of Medical Schools (World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)). Caucasus International University was included in the list of acknowledged foreign Medical Institutions by Medical Council of India (MCI) in 2016 and it became a member of an International Association for Health Professions Education “AMEE” in 2018. The Faculty of Medicine offers the following accredited higher educational programs: 1.Undergraduate Educational Program in Pharmacy; 2.Educational Program in Medicine (language of instruction Georgian); 3.Educational Program in Medicine (language of instruction English); 4.Educational Program in Dentistry (language of instruction Georgian); 5.Educational Program in Dentistry (language of instruction English); 6.Residency in Therapeutic Dentistry. Each educational program provides comprehensive teaching of both basic and clinical disciplines. To facilitate this, the university has established: teaching laboratories for basic disciplines: • Anatomy Lab and Simulation and Virtual Reality (VR) Lab equipped with the latest anatomical models and moulages, modern computer and high-tech teaching equipment. • Biochemistry Teaching Lab; • Microbiology Teaching Lab. The Faculty of Medicine at Caucasus International University offers a Clinical Skills Center equipped with cutting-edge educational and medical technologies. This includes advanced medical simulators and mannequins from renowned manufacturers such as Gaumard, Nasco Life/Form, Limbs & Things, Laerdal, and 3B Scientific. The latter corporation is a world leader in the production of anatomical and medical-biological models (Hamburg, Germany). Medical simulators mimic real patients, allowing students to develop both clinical and communication skills. Since 2022, the center has been a member of SESAM - Society in Europe for Simulation Applied to Medicine, which proves that it meets all the standards that include modern teaching and evaluation methods in medicine. The aim of the Clinical Skills Center is to equip future doctors with practical clinical skills that meet the international standards of modern medical education. Students have the opportunity to acquire essential practical skills in such areas as basic clinical care, emergency, obstetrics and gynecology, resuscitation, therapy and surgery. CIU Clinical Skills Center plays an important role in the education and formation of highly professional medical personnel. Therapeutic Dentistry Residency Program The Therapeutic Dentistry Residency Program is implemented on the basis of the university dental clinics which was accredited by the decision N7 of the Accreditation Council for Professional Development of the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia. Practical Teaching and Student Employment Practical teaching in clinical disciplines is conducted at the partner clinics and medical institutions of the university. This hands-on experience aids successful students in real employment after graduation. Students’ International Scientific Conference Students’ international scientific conference is conducted at the University annually, which is very popular among higher educational institutions. CIU medical students are actively engaged in the conference. Our university is attracting more and more international entrants and students. Currently, our students are the citizens of various countries, such as France, Poland, Portugal, Ukraine, Germany, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, India, Israel and Great Britain. The number of students significantly increases every semester. Faculty of Medicine Undergraduate Educational Program in Pharmacy – 2490 GEL Program workload is 240 credit units, duration 4 years, 8 semesters. The program embraces university compulsory and optional, faculty compulsory and optional and major compulsory and optional free credit modules; Qualification to be awarded – Bachelor of Pharmacy; Program supervisor, CIU Affiliated Assistant-Professor - Giorgi Chubinidze; The program was implemented at the faculty of Medicine in the 2014-2015 academic year. Medical Educational Program – 6490 GEL Program workload is 360 credit units, duration 6 years, 12 semesters. The program embraces university compulsory, basic compulsory, clinical compulsory, clinical skills compulsory, scientific research skills compulsory, university optional and major optional modules; Qualification to be awarded – Medical Doctor; The learning outcomes of the program are in conformity with the second level of higher education and the qualification awarded; Program supervisor - Sopio Kasradze; Co-supervisor - Zaza Khachiperadze; The program was implemented at the faculty of Medicine in the 2012-2013 academic year.