Introduction Caucasus International University elaborates a strategic development plan in compliance with its mission and vision, based on 22-year experience of the activities pursued by the university, a common strategy of Education and Science of Georgia (2017-2021), major recommendation documents of a common European educational space, as well as the experience of National Center of Educational Quality Enhancement and that of leading European and American Universities. The document is also based on the analysis of the assessment and the survey of strengths and areas of improvement at Caucasus International University. The strategic development plan of the HEI is based on the Self-Evaluation Reports of Authorization and Program Accreditation for the last 10 years, conclusions and recommendations by external experts of Program Accreditation, proposed during the reporting period of the previous Authorization.Minutes of reviews of the Councils of Authorization and Program Accreditation as well as the recommendations suggested by the Centre are taken into consideration while preparing the document. In addition, the document is based on the needs analysis conducted by independent experts in the autumn of 2017, as well as focused discussions with administration, academic personnel and students about the strategies and mechanism of university development in the spring of 2018. Annual reports of the last two years, budgetary documents, plans, etc. are also applied. A working group including the representatives of administrative and academic personnel, as well as Students’ Self-Governance was created with the participation of invited consultants with the purpose of reviewing and updating University Strategic Development Plan in the autumn of 2017. An updated Strategic Development Plan of Caucasus International University was approved in March of 2018 by University Chancellor.

Vision of Caucasus International University:
Caucasus International University is an educational-scientific institution of social-economic progress, developing the values of Georgia and World Culture based on the modern knowledge.

Mission Statement of Caucasus International University:
Caucasus International University creates modern academic-scientific environment via implementing innovative methods, intercultural education and student life full of a lot of diversity. The university ensures raising the generation being competitive both in local and international labour market, having democratic values.

International Relations Department:
International Relations Department defines the priorities of international collaboration with various universities, higher education institutions, scientific-research centers and foundations all over the world. It provides the establishment of international contacts of the university, participation of students, academic and administrative personnel in exchange programs and internship; invitation of guests from different universities; participation of scientists and researchers in international conferences; attraction of international students at CIU; involvement of the university in international projects; working out educational projects with foreign universities; partnership with international organizations; finding new partner higher education institutions.