Call for Applications on English-taught PhD Programme in European Studies in Autumn semester of academic year 2017-2018

20.09.2017
Within the framework of EU funded Project: “Establishing Interdisciplinary PhD Programme in European Studies at Tbilisi State University (#ENPI/2012/306-124) Institute for European Studies of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University is pleased to announce call for applications for the admission on Interdisciplinary, English Taught PhD Programme in European Studies in Autumn semester of academic year 2017-2018.

Curriculum of the PhD Programme was developed by involvement of the experts with International Experience from leading European Universities of the field.


Entry Requirements:

1.    Research Proposal (3000 words maximum) giving the a) title of PhD Dissertation, b) overview of the  research goals/research question/questions, c) methodology and d) literature review.

2.    Exam in English Language on B2 level; (The candidates will be exempted from the exams if the relevant English language certificates are provided: IELTS/TOEFL/FCE. 

3.    Interview with Jury;

Only Short Listed Candidates will be contacted.

Postgraduates of foreign Universities are allowed to submit their applications in full compliance with Georgian Legislation.




Dates of Enrollment:

First Stage:

a)  Application Submission  – 18 - 21 September; 
b) Exam in English Language (on B2 Level) – 22 September; 
c) Announcement of the results – 25 September; 
d) Appellation of the Exam results –   26 - 27 September; 
e) Announcement of Appellation Results – 28 September; 
f) Interview with Jury  – 29 September; 
g) Conclusion of learning agreement  - 2 - 3 October; 
H) Preparation of Order of Enrollment - 5 October.


Second Stage: 

a)  Application Submission  – 30 October - 3 November; 
b) Exam in English Language (on B2 Level) – 6 November; 
c) Announcement of the results – 7 November; 
d) Appellation of the Exam results –   8 - 9 November; 
e) Announcement of Appellation Results – 10 November; 
f) Interview with Jury  – 13 November; 
g) Conclusion of learning agreement  - 14 - 15 November; 
H) Preparation of Order of Enrollment - 17 November.


List of Documents:

•    Letter to Rector;
•    Research Proposal (3000 words maximum);
•    Copy of Passport;
•    Copy of MA Diploma and Diploma Supplement approved by Notary;
•    Recognition document issued by the National Center of Education Quality Enhancement of Georgia (in case of having foreign MA Diploma);
•    Document certifying the Knowledge of English Language (in case of existence);
•    Letter of Motivation;
•    CV;
•    2 printed copies of Applicants Photo (3X4) and CD version;

•    Copy of military service certificate.


Tuition Fee per semester GEL 1125


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