European University is an authorized higher education institution with the status of an educational university, which implements higher education programs in accordance with the rules established by law and issues a certificate of qualification recognized by the state.. By the decision of the Board of Authorization of Educational Institutions of January 21, 2011, University gained the status of a teaching university for a period of 5 years. By 2012, the university was implementing three educational programs: The Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, the Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, and the Master's Degree Program in Health Management. The marginal number of students was 246 students. At the end of 2013, the university received accreditation for the Bachelor's degree program in Finance and Banking, and in 2014-2017 - for the educational programs it currently pursues, including the English-language educational program of the graduate physician, which accounts for the largest share of foreign students. According to the decision of the Board of Authorization of Higher Education Institutions of January 18, 2016, European University has regained the status of an educational university for a period of 5 years, until 2021. According to the decision of the Board of Authorization of Higher Education Institutions dated December 13, 2016, the university has a marginal number of students with 1500 students, and according to the decision of the Board of Authorization of Higher Education Institutions of July 26, 2019, European University has set a threshold of 3,000 students.

Within the framework of the mentioned faculties, the University implements 12 educational programs, which include educational programs of two levels of higher education (bachelor's, master’s one-level and one-year teacher training). European University has defined the following strategic priorities for the next seven years in accordance with its mission, vision and values:

• 1. Develop brand awareness and increase social responsibility;
• 2. Development of all three levels of higher education programs;
• 3. Improving the quality of planning and implementation of the learning process, wide introduction of innovative teaching-learning and assessment methods;
• 4. Promotion and strengthening of scientific-research activities;
• 5. Development of student services and environment;
• 6. Increase the efficiency of university resource management and quality assurance.

By 2025, European University, according to its vision application, is an open academic space that develops modern, well-equipped, comfortable and adapted educational, scientific and work infrastructure, maintains financial sustainability, attracts and effectively maintains highly qualified human resources, promotes their professional development, and encourages academic and student mobility through self-realization as well as active involvement in the process of internationalization.

For international students, we offer English language programs in medicine and dental medicine. Both of them are accredited by the Georgian National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement. The Center has recently acquired accreditation from the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME), which gives a right to the Center to accredit medical programs in Europe as well. The benefits are manifold such as international recognition of Georgian medical programs and diplomas in the USA, Canada, Australia and other English speaking countries.

Recognition of the European University

• Medical Council of India (MCI)
  The Faculty of Medicine of European University is recognized by the Medical Council of India. This is the most authoritative medical education regulatory body in India. The Medical Council of India was established in 1934 under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1933, now repealed, with the main function of establishing uniform standards of higher qualifications in medicine and recognition of medical qualifications in India and abroad.
• WHO World Directory of Medical Schools
  European University Faculty of Medicine is stored in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools which is a joint venture of the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER). This is the most important database about existing accredited medical programs in the world.

ABOUT FACULTY OF MEDICINEABOUT FACULTY OF MEDICINE
The Faculty of Medicine of the European University has been operating since 2014. The aim of the faculty is to ensure the training of students in the field of health care in terms of academic freedom and institutional autonomy. The teaching process at the faculty is led by well-known and recognized specialists in the field, who have many years of medical and pedagogical experience. A variety of teaching and assessment methods provide the opportunity to master at not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills. The Faculty of Medicine has signed cooperation agreements with about 60 clinics in Georgia, as well as with medical universities of different countries around the world. Professors and students of the Faculty of Medicine are members of various international scientific and professional associations. Based on all the mentioned above, apart from the practical training provided by the program, students have the opportunity to have clinical practice at various university clinics around the world, also to get involved in ongoing research projects at the faculty and participate in local and international scientific events. The student scientific journal "Biomedical and Core Clinical Research Practice" has been published since 2020. There is a simulation center at the faculty, where clinical / sectoral skills are taught and assessed through modern medical technologies, mannequins in a simulation clinical environment. The faculty conducts:

• Medical Doctor program MD in the English language
• Dental Medicine program in English language
• Dental Medicine program in Georgian language

The Research Institute of Medicine has been established at the faculty, which operates on the basis of the National Center for Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases. In addition to participating in local and international scientific grant projects, the Institute plans to establish and publish a scientific journal -" Journal of Biomedicine and Medical Sciences, in 2020.

International Partners
For the time being, the constantly expanding geographical reach of European University covers Europe, East Asia and North America. Memorandums of Understanding are signed with 25 foreign universities, ensuring active cooperation in the areas of mutual interest. However, beyond formal agreements of cooperation, European University collaborates with dozens of other universities within the framework of various international projects and mobility schemes. Moreover, the international partnership network of European University includes not only higher education institutions, but also medical clinics, associations, non-governmental organizations, etc.

Erasmus+ Mobility Programs
Participation in the Erasmus + International Credit Mobility program is based on the results of the annual call by the European Commission. Therefore, the list of host universities for Erasmus exchange varies from year to year, but is growing at the same time. If the KA107 applicationsubmitted this year is selected for funding then the students of our university will have the opportunity to travel to 5 new destinations under the Erasmus+ ICM framework. Participants of the Erasmus + exchange program are selected through an open competition, in accordance with the rule for participation in the exchange program and the selection criteria set internally by European University. Student selection may entail either two (document review & interview) or three-stage process (document review, English language proficiency test & interview), while the academic personnel is evaluated on the basis of a trial lecture. Students winning the competition sign the Learning Agreement ensuring the credit transfer for the courses successfully completed abroad, and the winning staff members sign the Mobility Agreement defining the components of the teaching period at the host university.

Bilateral Mobility Agreements
Students of European University are offered the opportunity to spend a semester or two at foreign universities in the framework of bilateral mobility agreements. Unlike Erasmus+ ICM program, this type of mobility is not limited to Europe only and does not depend on the third-party funding. Tuition fee as well as travel and subsistence costs incurred in connection with their study period abroad are fully covered by European University itself, which makes partnerships more sustainable. Student selection process for participation in this mobility scheme is similar to that of Erasmus+ program and thus may or may not involve a written component (English language proficiency test). Participants of the Erasmus + exchange program are selected through an open competition, in accordance with the rule for participation in the exchange program and the selection criteria set internally by European University. Student selection may entail either two (document review & interview) or three-stage process (document review, English language proficiency test & interview), while the academic personnel is evaluated on the basis of a trial lecture. Students winning the competition sign the Learning Agreement ensuring the credit transfer for the courses successfully completed abroad, and the winning staff members sign the Mobility Agreement defining the components of the teaching period at the host university.