ADMISSION

Procedures for admission to the doctoral program:

 

  1. Submit the documents required for acceptance
  2. Pass the English language exam at B2 level (information about the exam)
  3. Pass Mathematics Admission Test (Test Information) (Test sample)
  4. Interview with the Admissions Committee

 

List of documents required for admission to doctoral programs:

                                                                                                                                                                    

  • Application form
  • Diploma certifying at least Master's degree or equivalent academic degree.
  • Notarized copy of diploma supplement/mark sheet;
  • Proof of English language proficiency on B2 level or Bachelor or Master Degree Diploma of a program taught in English Language; In case an applicant does not possess above mentioned documents, she/he will have to pass Caucasus School of Business admission exam in English Language at B2 level; (In other cases, the candidate is required to pass the B2 level entrance exam in English for the business school;)
  • A research thesis in English that matches the candidate's research interests;
  • Previous publications in the relevant field and participation in scientific research projects and events and at least 2 years of work experience in the relevant field;
  • Two letters of recommendation (prepared in English);
  • Resume (CV) in Georgian and English.
  • Passing score in Math admission exam of Caucasus School of Business;
  • Successful interview with Admission Committee of Caucasus School of Business.
  • Online registration

 

* Terms and conditions of admission are approved by the Admissions Committee and published on the university's website.

 

Important dates:

 

  • The deadline for submitting documents for the doctoral program is – 5 September 2025;
  • Documents can be submitted electronically via email: mjinchveleishvili@cu.edu.ge Or hard copies at the following address: Caucasus University, Paata Saakadze 1;
  • English language test: 13 September 2025;
  • Math Exam: 13 September 2025;
  • Applicant's interviews with CSB Admissions Commission: 16 September 2025.

 

 

Tuition and funding:

 

  • The cost of a three-year doctoral program is 9,000 GEL. (Information on tuition fees for foreign nationals can be found here)
  • Students pay in two parts. In the first year - 4,500 GEL and accordingly in the second year also - 4,500 GEL.
  • At the end of the first year, honors doctoral students will be able to obtain a grant from Caucasus School of Business, the amount of which is GEL 4,500, so this grant will fully fund the remaining tuition fees.