Caucasus International University

Caucasus International University (CIU)

• Location: Tbilisi, Georgia 

• Established: CIU traces its roots back to a medical institute “Clinitsist” founded in 1995; later evolved into CIU. 

• Type: Private, multi-profile higher education institution.

 

Recognitions & Accreditations

• Recognised by Medical Council of India (now NMC) – so Indian students’ degrees are valid to attempt FMGE / NExT. 

• Recognised by WHO (World Health Organization) 

• Recognised by ECFMG (USA) and FAIMER – enables students to appear for USMLE etc. 

• Member of ENIC-NARIC for Europe (recognition networking) 

 

 Course & Curriculum Details

• MBBS / “Medicine Program”: Duration is 6 years (5 years classroom / theory + clinical / internship / apprenticeship) 

• Medium of Instruction: English (sometimes also Georgian language as required) 

• Clinical training: Students get hospital affiliations and rotations, sometimes starting from 3rd year or so; complemented with practical training. 

 

 Eligibility & Admission Requirements

• Must have completed 10+2 / Higher Secondary with Physics, Chemistry, Biology.

• Must satisfy minimum marks (often ~50% in PCB for general category) 

• NEET qualification required for Indian students (to be eligible to practice back in India after graduation) 

• Passport, birth certificate, mark sheets, photographs, medical fitness etc. required. 

 

Hostel & Living Facilities

• Hostel accommodation provided. Usually with Indian food mess or options for Indian students. 

• Living costs (food, transport, utilities etc.) vary but are additional to hostel & tuition.

 

Intakes, Application Process  &  Other Things to Note

• Intake: Main intake is usually in September . 

• Application: Application deadlines often few months earlier (June-Aug etc) for international students.

• Note: Visa / invitation letters: After admission offer, the university issues Invitation Letter; then apply for student visa & residence permit.