CIU is Pleased to Announce Admission to the Following Doctoral Programs

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

• Doctoral Program in Law (tuition fees 3000 GEL per year) – precondition for admission – knowledge of English on B2 level; Postgraduate Degree in Law – 10 vacant places;

• Doctoral Program in Political Science (tuition fees 3000 GEL per year) – precondition for admission – knowledge of English on B2 level – 20 vacant places;

Submission of the applicants’ documents interested in the enrollment in doctoral programs of Caucasus International University for 2020-2021 academic year will be held from September 4 to September 18, Department of Scientific Research, Room 79a.

The English language B2 level test will be held at the University Life-Long Learning Office on September 21 for those willing to enroll in the Doctoral Program in Political Science and on September 22 for the Doctoral Program in Law.

Please, see the test sample: PDF file – (website - https://ciu.edu.ge/news/index/kavkasiis-saerTaSoriso-universitetis-sadoqtoro-programebze-Caricxva)

Interview with the committee will be held at the appropriate Dean’s Office, on September 22 for Doctoral Program in Political Science, and on September 23 for Doctoral Program in Law.

In order to be enrolled in 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;

• A document verifying at least 6-month work experience (at least 6-month work experience in the specialty 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 doctoral 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 Decree.

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.

The following will be taken into consideration while enrolling in 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 in the appropriate doctoral program after the successful interview. The information about enrollment will be announced on September 24.

Fall semester for 2020-2021 academic year for doctoral program students will commence on September 28, 2020.