Call for Applications on English-taught Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programme in European Studies for Autumn semester of the academic year of 2021-2022 - II Cycle

02.08.2021
Institute for European Studies of LEPL - Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University is pleased to announce call for applications for the admission (Order N129/01-01; 02/08/2021) on interdisciplinary and interfaculty English-taught PhD Programme in European Studies in Autumn semester of the academic year of 2021-2022, established within the framework of EU funded Project: “Establishing Interdisciplinary PhD Programme in European Studies at Tbilisi State University" (ENPI/2012/306-124). 


Entry Requirements:

1.    Research Proposal (2500-3000 words) giving the a) title of PhD Dissertation, b) research objectives, c) research question/questions, d) hypothesis, e) research methodology and f) overview of the literature to be applied;

2.    Exam in English Language on C1 level (candidates will be exempted from the English language test if the relevant English language certificates are provided (IELTS/TOEFL/FCE) or if applicant holds a Masterʹs diploma where itʹs indicated that the language of instruction was English);

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  – 27 August - 3 September; 
b) Exam in English Language on C1 Level – 7 September;  
c) Announcement of the results – 9 September;  
d) Appellation of the exam results – 10 September; 
e) Announcement of Appellation results – 13 September;  
f) Interview with Jury  – 16-20 September; 
g) Conclusion of learning agreement  - 21-22 September; 
h) Sending the list of the PhD candidates to the TSU Department of Academic Process Management - 23 September; 
i) Preparing the draft order of enrollment - 24 September. 



List of the Documents to be submitted:

a) Letter to TSU Rector;
b) Research Proposal (2500-3000 words maximum, in English) giving the 
    b.a) title of PhD Dissertation, 
    b.b) research objectives,
    b.c) research question/questions, 
    b.d) hypothesis,
    b.e) methodology,
    b.f) overview of the literature to be applied
c) Written approval from supervisor;
d) Copy of Passport (in case of international candidate passport shall be translated into Georgian and approved by Notary);
e) Copy of Masterʹs Diploma and Diploma Supplement approved by Notary;
f) Recognition document issued by the National Center of Education Quality Enhancement of Georgia (in case of possessing foreign Masterʹs Diploma);
g) Copy of the document certifying the knowledge of English Language approved by Notary (in case of existence);
h) Letter of Motivation (in English);
i) CV (in English);
j) 2 printed copies of Applicants Photo (3X4) and CD version;
k) Copy of military service certificate (in case of existence).


There are 10 vacant study places for Autumn semester of the Academic year of 2021-2022.


Tuition fee per semester for Georgian students is GEL 1125, for Foreign students - GEL 2250. 


*As per decision of Tbilisi State University due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions in the country applications can be submitted online at helpdesk.ies@tsu.ge. Please indicate your "given name, surname, Doctoral Programme" in the subject line of your email.   Additional dates will be announced for the registered applicants to submit the hard copies of their documentation.



Contact Information:

Institute for European Studies
Tbilisi State University
/3 Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue, 2nd Building, Floor 4th, Office 406/
E-mail: helpdesk.ies@tsu.ge
Tel: (+995) 595770110; (+995) 599108792  

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