New Vision University is a member of the project - Network for Developing the European Studies in Caucasus (DESCNet). DESCNet has nine members from different countries:
- University of Tartus (Estonia)
- University of Graz (Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz) (Austria)
- Yeditepe University (Yeditepe Üniversitesi) (Turkey)
- New Vision University joined a (Georgia)
- Ilia State University (Georgia)
- Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University (Georgia)
- Khazar University (Azerbaijan)
- Yerevan State University (Armenia)
- North Caucasus Federal University (Russia)
The aim of the project is to improve the knowledge about the European Studies in Georgia. As a result of the project, scientific community -“Association of European Studies for the Caucasus” (AESC) was established. The association is a leading EU thematic organization in the Caucasus, which aims to promote regional development and effective work of partner institutions. Gaga Gabrichidze, Dean of New Vision University Law School is one of the founders as well as the Acting President of DESCNet .
Activities of the network are divided into three main areas: teaching, research enhancement, and outreach.