Caucasus University (CU) is committed to preparing highly qualified, morally grounded professionals through research-oriented teaching and learning. By fostering a democratic and competitive environment, CU aims to meet the evolving educational needs of society and prepare students for success in both local and international markets.

Founded in 1998 with support from the U.S. State Department and Georgia State University, CU has grown into a center of academic excellence and innovation. With campuses in Tbilisi and Batumi, CU’s global outlook is reinforced by strategic partnerships across Europe and the USA.

CU’s international presence extends to France, where it operates on the premises of Rennes School of Business, and to Tbilisi, as an off-site campus of Grenoble Ecole de Management. CU also collaborates with the Basque Culinary Center to lead culinary education in the region. Double degree partnerships with institutions such as New Jersey City University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, University of Central Florida, TH Wildau, Rennes School of Business, Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences, and others provide students with a truly global educational experience.

CU holds prestigious accreditations, including UNWTO TEDQUAL and RIBA, and is in the final stage of AACSB accreditation. Its Executive MBA program is ranked 47th worldwide by the Financial Times, demonstrating its commitment to academic excellence and global recognition.

Caucasus University offers more than 57 Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs across a wide range of disciplines, including Business, Law, Media, Technology, Architecture and Design, Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences, Tourism, Medicine, Economics, and Education. CU stands as a model of diversity and intellectual growth, ensuring students are well-prepared for the complexities of the modern world.

Research and Innovation

As a dynamic research institution, CU excels in cybersecurity, healthcare management, finance, social sciences, and more. CU actively fosters an innovative startup ecosystem, supported by international donors such as the EC, UN, USAID, UNDP, State Department, DAI, DAAD, Nuffic, WB, GIZ, and others.