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    Student life in CIU

    Caucasus International University (CIU) students have the opportunity to obtain detailed information on student life and services.

    CIU provides the protection of students’ rights and interests enrolled in educational programs based on legislation and internal normative acts. This issue is regulated by the Law of Georgia on Higher Education, Provision of CIU, Internal Regulation, Regulation for Academic Process, Code of Ethics, Provision of Library and agreements signed with students.

    Student Activities

    Caucasus International University plays a significant role in public, social/cultural life of the country and contributes to the development of the country and society. In addition, it facilitates the development and implementation of effective learning tools. Various events are systematically organized in the university. Every academic year at Caucasus International University is distinguished by the number of events and thematic diversities.

    Student life significantly defines the formation of an individual’s professional and personal values; correspondingly, CIU is oriented on creating healthy student environment at the university. Our aim is to assist and give opportunity to every student to reveal himself/herself, develop his/her sphere of interests and participate in student events on behalf of the university.

    Public Lectures

    CIU offers interesting and diverse student life to its students: public lectures delivered by famous scientists and successful representatives of various fields; expeditions in Georgia or abroad; engagement in music band, art and singing studios, wine theatre, sport sections and participation in intellectual competitions in order to reveal personal talent and interests.

    Student Employment

    CIU is committed to supporting students with employment opportunities both during their studies and after graduation. The Lifelong Learning and Career Development service is dedicated to this mission. Its primary focus is to offer career support services to students and alumni and to implement relevant programs.

    Activities of The Lifelong Learning and Career Development service are presented in the following forms: providing individual and group consultations in the direction of professional diagnostics, professional orientation, career planning, creating trainings and master classes and updating modules as needed; coordinating relations with employers and finding potential employers. In addition to promoting the employment of students and alumni, the service also periodically conducts certain events to stimulate self-employment.

    The careers support service for students and alumni provides information by sector, study course and

    qualification. Students are informed about the available opportunities for career development: internship and employment programs, active vacancies, specific thematic events, labor market trends and requirements, workshops.

    Student Clubs

    A variety of sports, cultural, and educational clubs function at CIU which actively participate in different events held both at the university and outside.

    CIU Youth, Sports and Culture Service, Student Self-Government and the Peer Mentor Institute play a crucial role in providing active student life.

    Within the framework of a diverse student life, students are given opportunity to participate in the desired activities.

    Sports Directions:

    • Futsal team (competes in the Georgian Futsal League - the highest rank);
    • Basketball team Caucasus (competes in the Georgian Super League);
    • Bowling Club
    • Karting Club;
    • Billiards Club;
    • Auto-moto Club.

    Cultural Directions:

    • Caucasian - folk song ensemble;
    • Art Studio.

    Intellectual Directions:

    • Intellect Club;
    • Debate Club (Morgenthau Club);
    • Literary Club (Carcer-Lux);
    • Cinema Club (Citizen Kane);
    • Analytical Cognitive Club (Thus Spoke Zarathustra).

    Student Self-Government

    University student self-governance has implemented a number of significant projects, including Student Life, which showed students’ special interest and high level of involvement. Student self-governance collaborates with state as well as private organizations. Consequently, CIU students were offered involvement in the implementation of various significant and interesting projects. This unit represents one of the most important ones of the university and it promotes students’ active life in both scientific and cultural-recreational spheres. The areas of their interests are: education, science, sport, tourism, protection of students’ rights, culture, working on projects, etc.

    Peer Mentor

    Peer Mentor Institute is functioning at the university. Its sphere of activity is to introduce the university to freshmen and mobility students, to engage them in university life, to offer consultations and recommendations in various directions. A mentor carries out activities with its student group through direct meetings, individual consultations, social networking through group communication, excursions and other gatherings.