1. University Overview:
Founded in 1995, Caucasus International University (CIU) in Tbilisi is a private institution recognized by WHO and India’s National Medical Commission (NMC). CIU offers a six-year MBBS program fully in English with integrated Georgian language training, hosting over 7,400 students across Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Rehabilitation faculties. It maintains MOUs with over 40 global universities for exchanges and research.
2. Course Duration
The MBBS program spans six years:
- Years 1–2: Pre-clinical sciences (Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry) + Georgian language modules
- Year 3: Para-clinical subjects (Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology)
- Years 4–5: Clinical rotations in Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics at the 500-bed teaching hospital and partner clinics
- Year 6: 48-week supervised internship and State Final Examination (OSCE & viva)
Medium of instruction: English, with Georgian taught concurrently for clinical practice.
3. Documents Required
- Letter of Acceptance & Admission Letter
- Valid passport (minimum 18 months validity) + notarized Georgian translation
- Apostilled & translated 10th & 12th grade mark sheets (PCB)
- NEET-UG scorecard (for Indian students) or affidavit if NEET-exempt
- Medical fitness certificate & HIV-negative report
- Bank statement (6 months) & sponsorship letter
- Police clearance certificate
- 8–10 passport-sized photographs
4. Facilities & Infrastructure
- Smart lecture halls with multimedia support and campus-wide Wi-Fi
- State-of-the-art anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, and simulation labs
- Digital library with access to over 500,000 e-books and medical journals
- On-campus 500-bed University Hospital and 15 partner clinics for clinical training
- Sports complex, gymnasium, cafeterias (including an Indian mess), student clinic, and cultural societies
5. Fee Structure (USD):
| Year |
Tuition (USD) |
Hostel & Mess (USD) |
| 1st Year |
$6,000 |
$1,000 |
| 2nd Year |
$6,000 |
$1,000 |
| 3rd Year |
$6,000 |
$1,000 |
| 4th Year |
$6,000 |
$1,000 |
| 5th Year |
$6,000 |
$1,000 |
| 6th Year |
$6,000 |
$1,000 |
| Total |
$6,000 |
$1,000 |
6. Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum age: 17 years by December 31 of admission year
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Biology (40% for reserved categories)
- NEET-UG qualification mandatory for Indian students
- English-medium program; no IELTS/TOEFL required
7. Rankings & Accreditation
- Ranked among the top 5 medical institutions in Batumi and top 34 in Georgia (EduRank)
- Accredited by FAIMER and ECFMG
- Graduates eligible for USMLE, PLAB, NExT, and other licensing examinations
8. Hostel & Accommodation
- On-campus dormitories offering single and shared rooms, furnished with beds, study desks, wardrobes, and Wi-Fi
- Shared kitchens, laundry facilities, and common lounges
- Indian mess service available for cultural preferences
- Annual hostel fee: $1,000
9. MBBS Syllabus (Year-wise):
1st Year
- Anatomy
- Histology
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Georgian Language I
- Physical Education
2nd Year
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Medical Genetics
- Georgian Language II
3rd Year
- Pathological Anatomy
- Pathophysiology
- Clinical Microbiology
- Pharmacology II
- Clinical Skills
4th Year
- Internal Medicine I
- Surgery I
- Obstetrics & Gynecology I
- Pediatrics I
- Community Medicine
5th Year
- Internal Medicine II
- Surgery II
- Obstetrics & Gynecology II
- Pediatrics II
- Elective Modules
6th Year
- Clinical Rotations: Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics
- State Final Examination (OSCE & Viva)
