Procedures for admission to the doctoral program:
- Submit the documents required for acceptance
- Pass the English language exam at B2 level (information about the exam)
- Pass Mathematics Admission Test (Test Information) (Test sample)
- 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: 15 September 2025.
Tuition and funding:
- The cost of a three-year doctoral program is 13,500 GEL. (Information on tuition fees for foreign nationals can be found here)
- Students pay the amount on a semester basis. 2250 GEL per semester.
- 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 third year tuition fees.