Admission to CIU Doctoral Degree Program

Admission to Caucasus International University

Doctoral Degree Programs

Caucasus International University is pleased to announce admission to the following Doctoral Degree Programs:

• Doctoral Degree Program in Law (annual tuition fees 3000 GEL) – precondition for admission – English language proficiency at B2 level; Master’s Degree in Law -  10 vacancies;

• Doctoral Degree Program in Political Sciences (annual tuition fees 3000 GEL) – precondition for admission –  English language proficiency at B2 level -  10 vacancies.

Documents of the candidates applying for admission at Caucasus International University Doctoral Educational Programs for 2018-2019 academic year can be submitted from September 3 to September 15, 2018 at Scientific Research Department, Room 58.

B2 level English language diagnostic test will be held at the University Life-Long Learning Service on September 17, 2018.

Interview with the committee will be held at the appropriate Offices of the Dean on September 18, 2018.

In order to be enrolled on the Doctoral Program, a contestant must submit an application to the Rector of the University and enclose the following documents:

• A Candidate’s autobiography (information about education and work experience), “CV”;

• Cover letter in reference to the research topic;

• Notarized copies of MA Diploma or its equivalent academic degree and supplement (The University is entitled to request from the applicant or enrolled PhD student a recognition document of the Diploma in accordance with the legislation. If an applicant cannot present a recognition document within the reasonable deadline, it can serve as basis for denying admission or annulling enrollment);    

• A copy of ID/passport;

• Two letters of references from field specialists; 

• A photo ¾, printed and electronic version (on CD disk);

• A document verifying military draft registration (for male students);

• English proficiency certificate of B2 level (An individual who has graduated from BA or MA program where language of instruction was English does not have to submit a language proficiency certificate. In case of no certificate, an applicant has to take an English exam at the University Language Centre);

• A written explanation that an applicant is not enrolled in any doctoral degree program of other higher educational institution or s/he has not been rejected by any university to be admitted at PhD program.

• A document verifying at least 6 months work experience (6 months professional experience is required for Doctoral Program in Law).

In case of indicating scientific publications and the participation in conferences in the information about education and work experience, the applicant must submit copies of the above mentioned materials.

Doctoral program applicant, whose native tongue is not Georgian and who wants to study on Georgian program, must submit Georgian language proficiency certificate (B2 level).

Precondition to be admitted to the interview

1. The contestant, who submits all the required registration documentation within the given deadline and meets the prerequisites for the PhD program, in addition, successfully passes the English language examination (or will have an internationally recognized certificate), will be admitted to the interview.

2. A doctoral candidate is interviewed by the committee on the nomination of Doctoral Coordinator in accordance with the University Rector’s Order.

3. The doctoral coordinator or supervisor of the doctoral program must submit application data and the cover letter on the research topic to the committee. The significance of the topic should be stated in the cover letter.

4. A contestant shall be considered as admitted to doctoral degree program if the majority of the committee members support him/her during voting.

5. The following will be taken into consideration when enrolling at the Doctoral program:

• Scientific publications;

• Participation in scientific conferences;

• Other documents and materials connected with academic/research activities (certificates, patents, etc.).

The applicant will be enrolled on the appropriate doctoral program after the successful interview. Information about admission will be announced on September 20, 2018.

Fall semester of 2018-2019 academic year for doctoral program students will commence on September 24, 2018.