Call for Applications on English-taught Interdisciplinary PhD Programme in European Studies in Spring semester of the academic year of 2018-2019
28.12.2018
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 Spring semester of the academic year of 2018-2019, established within the framework of EU funded Project: “Establishing Interdisciplinary PhD Programme in European Studies at Tbilisi State University (NENPI/2012/306-124).
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 English language exam 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:
a) Application Submission – 1 - 5 February;
b) Exam in English Language (on B2 Level) – 7 February;
c) Announcement of the results – 8 February;
d) Appellation of the Exam results – 11 February;
e) Announcement of Appellation Results – 12 February;
f) Interview with Jury – 13 February;
g) Conclusion of learning agreement - 14 - 15 February;
h) Sending the list of the PhD candidates to the TSU Department of Learning Process Management - 18 February;
i) Preparation of Order of Enrollment - 19 February.
List of Documents to be submitted:
• Letter to TSU Rector;
• Research Proposal (3000 words maximum, in English) giving the
a) title of PhD Dissertation,
b) overview of the research goals/research question/questions,
c) methodology,
d) literature review;
• Written approval from supervisor;
• Copy of Passport (in case of international candidate passport shall be translated into Georgian and approved by Notary);
• Copy of Masterʹs 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 Masterʹs Diploma);
• Copy of the document certifying the knowledge of English Language approved by Notary (in case of existence);
• Letter of Motivation (in English);
• CV (in English);
• 2 printed copies of Applicants Photo (3X4) and CD version;
• Copy of military service certificate.
There are 15 vacant study places for Spring semester of the Academic Year of 2018-2019.
Tuition Fee per semester GEL 1125
Address: 3 Chavchavadze Ave., II Building of TSU, 4th Flour, office 406, Tbilisi, Georgia, 0179
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