Caucasus University
CU
26 years of education on a historic Tbilisi campus; also offers a Bachelor in Nursing
- Established
- 2004
- City
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Duration
- 6 years, 12 semesters
- Intake
- Main intake September/October; winter intake February/March at select universities; applications open June/July
- Medium
- English
- Year 1 tuition
- USD 6,000
About CU
Private university (est. 1998 as Caucasus School of Business)
Caucasus University's history began in 1998 with support from the US State Department; it was established as a university in 2004 and today teaches up to 10,000 students across English-taught programmes. The six-year, 12-semester medical programme is NMC-aligned with CAAM-HP accreditation and an ECFMG pathway. Around 1,500 Indian students have graduated from the university, which has a separate girls' hostel, an Indian mess with vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, and a dedicated international relations team for visas, insurance and housing.
- 26 years of educational experience, up to 10,000 students
- Around 1,500 Indian graduates, many practising in Maharashtra
- Separate girls' hostel; Indian mess (veg and non-veg)
- Orientation week and IR staff support for visas and housing
- Bachelor in Nursing (4 years) also available
1 year rotatory clinical internship included
MBBS (MD) fee structure
2026-27 · amounts in USD| Semester | Tuition | Hostel + mess | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 3,000 | 3,500 | 6,500 |
| Semester 2 | 3,000 | – | 3,000 |
| Year 1 | 6,000 | 3,500 | 9,500 |
| Semester 3 | 3,000 | 3,500 | 6,500 |
| Semester 4 | 3,000 | – | 3,000 |
| Year 2 | 6,000 | 3,500 | 9,500 |
| Semester 5 | 3,000 | 3,500 | 6,500 |
| Semester 6 | 3,000 | – | 3,000 |
| Year 3 | 6,000 | 3,500 | 9,500 |
| Semester 7 | 3,000 | 3,500 | 6,500 |
| Semester 8 | 3,000 | – | 3,000 |
| Year 4 | 6,000 | 3,500 | 9,500 |
| Semester 9 | 3,000 | 3,500 | 6,500 |
| Semester 10 | 3,000 | – | 3,000 |
| Year 5 | 6,000 | 3,500 | 9,500 |
| Semester 11 | 3,000 | 3,500 | 6,500 |
| Semester 12 | 3,000 | – | 3,000 |
| Year 6 | 6,000 | 3,500 | 9,500 |
| Programme total, approximate | USD 57,000 | ||
Approximate: tuition, hostel and mess over all 12 semesters as the university publishes them. It leaves out the SYU charges, the one-time and yearly charges below and personal costs such as travel and insurance.
One-time charges
- Administrative feeUSD 1,500
- Temporary residence card (TRC)USD 350
- Accommodation mandatory for the 1st year
Also at CUBachelor in Nursing4 years · 8 semesters · Full-time on campus, English mediumFees and details
Bachelor in Nursing fees
2026-27 · amounts in USD| Semester | Tuition | Hostel + mess | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 2,250 | 1,500 | 3,750 |
| Semester 2 | 2,250 | 1,500 | 3,750 |
| Year 1 | 4,500 | 3,000 | 7,500 |
| Semester 3 | 2,250 | 1,500 | 3,750 |
| Semester 4 | 2,250 | 1,500 | 3,750 |
| Year 2 | 4,500 | 3,000 | 7,500 |
| Semester 5 | 2,250 | 1,500 | 3,750 |
| Semester 6 | 2,250 | 1,500 | 3,750 |
| Year 3 | 4,500 | 3,000 | 7,500 |
| Semester 7 | 2,250 | 1,500 | 3,750 |
| Semester 8 | 2,250 | 1,500 | 3,750 |
| Year 4 | 4,500 | 3,000 | 7,500 |
| Programme total, approximate | USD 30,000 | ||
Approximate: tuition, hostel and mess over all 8 semesters as the university publishes them. It leaves out the SYU charges, the one-time and yearly charges below and personal costs such as travel and insurance.
One-time charges
- One-time charge (1st year)USD 1,000
- Application and TRCUSD 300
- Hostel and mess figure covers 5 months; accommodation mandatory for the 1st year
SYU charges, paid in India
No donation, no hidden charges- Premium training programme (admission processing)₹1,25,000+ 18% GST
- Visa and air ticket₹75,000+ 18% GST
The premium training programme is paid in instalments
- 1. Registration₹25,000
- 2. Documentation₹25,000
- 3. Admission₹25,000
- 4. Visa process₹50,000
What the SYU charges cover (18)
- Documentation and verification
- Country and university selection
- Initial registration formalities
- Admission letter and invitation letter
- Visa application and stamping
- Educational loan assistance
- Forex assistance
- Medical check-up assistance
- NExT coaching classes
- Airport transfer to the university
- Bank account opening
- SIM card allotment
- One-day meal after arrival
- Flight ticket booking
- Pre-departure briefing
- Laboratory coat and stethoscope
- 6 years support for fee payment and travel booking
- 24x7 SOS support
Charges SYU / Walnut collects in India on top of the university fees. From the SYU admission-process sheet and every fee structure.
Eligibility
- Age
- At least 17 years old by 31 December of the enrolment year
- Academics
- 10+2 (12th) with at least 50% combined in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for reserved categories), English as a subject
- Entrance
- Valid NEET UG qualification (mandatory under NMC rules to practise in India); no separate university entrance exam beyond the university's own online test/interview where applicable
Documents required
- 10th mark sheet and certificate
- 12th mark sheet and certificate
- NEET score card
- Passport (minimum 6 months validity, 3 blank pages)
- Aadhaar card and PAN card
- Passport-size photographs (white background)
- Medium of instruction (MOI) certificate
- Financial affidavit / proof of funds
- Medical fitness certificate
How admission works
- 1Student counselling and eligibility assessment
- 2University shortlisting and registration charge
- 3Submission of academic documents; university entrance test or interview (online) where required
- 4Admission confirmation and invitation letter; first-semester fee paid to the university
- 5Document legalisation, visa file preparation and submission (Georgia: VFS Global, about 4-5 weeks)
- 6Visa approval, air tickets, pre-departure briefing
- 7Airport pickup, hostel allotment, bank account and SIM card on arrival
Visa for Georgia
Visa file through VFS Global; university issues Ministry order, Rector order, EQE letter, invitation and accommodation confirmation 3-4 weeks after first-semester fee; visa takes about 4-5 weeks.
Payment terms
Tuition and hostel-mess fees are paid in advance as per the university schedule, before each semester. Hostel and mess are compulsory for the first year and must be paid before travel. Late payment attracts penalties. Once the visa is issued and classes begin, one semester's fee is charged. Refunds follow the university's refund policy.
Brochures and documents
- Caucasus University brochureBrochure · 4.1 MBSign in to download
- Caucasus University fee structure 2026-27Fee structure · 523 KBSign in to download
- Caucasus University Bachelor in Nursing fee structureFee structure · 564 KBSign in to download
- SYU admission processAdmission process · 575 KBSign in to download
- Georgia admission: step-by-step guideAdmission process · 2.2 MBSign in to download
- Documents required for shortlisting, application and visaDocuments · 426 KBSign in to download
- Things to carry (travel checklist)Travel checklist · 397 KBSign in to download
Travel checklistWhat to pack before flying outShowHide
Clothing
- Woollen cap covering the ears
- 2 mufflers
- 2 under-sweaters and 2 high-neck sweaters
- 1 leather jacket
- Gloves (woollen and leather)
- 5 shirts or T-shirts, 2 jeans
- 6 pairs of towel socks
- 2 medical aprons (white, blue/green)
- High-ankle shoes, formal shoes, bathroom slippers
Documents
- Admission letter copy
- Visa support (invitation) letter copy
- Passport and visa
- Air ticket
- 30 passport-size photos
- All original educational documents
Other essentials
- European two-pin charger (220 V)
- Forex / international debit card
- Basic medicines (fever, pain, stomach, cold, cough, antibiotics, multivitamins)
Do not pack
- Sharp objects
- Gold and silver items
- Liquids and gels
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