Admission to the Doctoral Educational Program in Political Science Is Announced

Admission to Doctoral Educational Program in Political Science Is Announced

According to the Priority Research Areas

1. The New World Order and Global Processes;
2. Regional Conflicts and Mechanisms for Their Resolution;
3. Security Challenges in the Contemporary World;
4. Comparative Analysis of Political Processes;
5. Theoretical Perspectives on Modern Political Processes.

Prerequisite for Admission:

• English language proficiency at a B2 level;
• Previous work/publications and/or participation in scientific-research projects and events and/or   at least 2 years of work experience in a relevant field;
• Presentation of a research project- a successful interview with the committee. 

• Number of vacant places – 8;
• Program tuition fees – 3500 GEL

Applicants willing to enroll in the 2025–2026 academic year may submit their documents from September 1 to September 10 (inclusive). Documents can also be submitted on weekends. 

(Doctoral Office, Room N79a, between 12:00 and 17:00).

Enrollment Stages:

• The English Language Entrance Exam for the Doctoral Program will be held on September 11;
• Specialty Interview with the committee will take place on September 18.

Evaluation Criteria for Doctoral Program Applicants:

• Knowledge of the field of political science;
• Motivation to pursue doctoral studies;
• Scientific and/or practical experience;
• Relevance and significance of the proposed research topic;
• Scientific and practical value of the proposed research topic;
• Methods through which a doctoral student will conduct research and analysis;
• Well-grounded assumptions and expectations related to the research;
• Innovative thinking;
• Presentation skills;
• Scientific publications;
• Participation in scientific conferences.

To apply for the Doctoral Program, candidates must submit a statement addressed to the Rector of the University, and enclose the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) of an applicant (including detailed information on education and professional experience);
• Notarized copies of a Master’s Degree or an equivalent academic qualification, along with the diploma supplement (The University reserves the right to request a diploma recognition document in accordance with applicable legislation. Failure to present the recognition document within a reasonable time frame may result in denial of admission or cancellation of enrollment);
• Copy of an ID or passport;
• One printed 3x4 cm photo; If admitted, the applicant must also submit a digital version of a 3x4 cm photo (on CD) when signing the study agreement;
• Proof of military draft registration (required for male applicants only)
• English language proficiency certificate at B2 level (TOEFL, IELTS, FCE, or CAE). Applicants who have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in English are excluded from providing a language certificate. In the absence of a certificate, the applicant must take an English language exam at the Caucasus International University Language Centre.
• Written declaration confirming that the applicant is not enrolled in any other doctoral program at another higher educational institution (Declaration must be written at the Doctoral Office);
• A cover Letter about the proposed research topic;
• Two Letters of Recommendation from relevant academic circles (If the applicant has professional experience in a field related to the program, one letter must be from an academic circle of the relevant field and the other from the applicant’s employer or organization).

Research Project Proposal that includes the following components:

• The applicant’s vision regarding the significance and originality of the research topic;
• The scientific and practical value of the proposed research topic;
• The research methods the applicant intends to use for the study and analysis;
• Well-reasoned assumptions and anticipated outcomes of the research.

(After enrollment, a doctoral student is permitted to modify the research project, either partially or entirely, in accordance with their academic interests).

• If an applicant includes information about scientific publications or participation in scientific conferences, s/he must provide copies of the relevant materials among the submitted documents;
• Applicants whose native tongue is not Georgian and who wish to pursue the Doctoral Program in Law in Georgian must submit a Georgian language proficiency certificate at the B2 level;
• Cover letters and research project proposals will be submitted to the admissions committee by the doctoral program coordinator or the head of the program. The relevance and importance of the proposed research topic must be justified in the letter;
• A candidate will be considered officially enrolled in the doctoral program if s/he receives majority support from the committee members present during the open vote.

During the admission process, the following will be taken into consideration:

• Scientific publications;
• Participation in scientific conferences;
• Other relevant documents related to academic or research activities (certificates, patents, etc.). 

Applicants will be admitted to the Doctoral Program following a successful interview with the committee. Enrollment results will be announced no later than September 25.

The Autumn Semester of the 2025–2026 academic year for doctoral students will commence on October 6, 2025.