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PhD Program in Economics (delivered in English)

Title of the Program: PhD in Economics

Duration: 3 years

Teaching Language: English

Content: 60 ECTS credits and a research component

 

Overview of the Program:

 

Caucasus University has wide experience of conducting PhD programs over the years. The University delivers PHD program in Economics in partnership with foreign counterparts for several years. In accordance with modern standards and demand, relevant PhD program in Economics was established.

 

PhD program in Economics belongs to the third level educational system and its aim is to prepare researcher, who will possess deep theoretical and analytical skills to plan and carry out independent research in the field of Economics.

 

PhD program is oriented to train a researcher with the specialization in the field of macroeconomics, while ensuring that doctoral student also possesses well-rounded knowledge of microeconomics. The program aims the graduate to contribute to the intellectual community, be able to analyze and evaluate academic work of one’s own as well as others. PhD program is oriented to prepare graduates who will be aware of ethical conduct of academic research and professional activities. The graduate of the program will receive academic degree of PhD in Economics

 

Degree Awarded: PhD in Economics

 

Teaching process is structured around semesters. All teaching components last one semester. A semester consists of calendar weeks. Each week comprises contact hours, as well as, hours for independent work. Semester may include 2 or 16 calendar weeks. The number of weeks for each semester is planned individually according to each cohort. 

 

I Year

II Year

III Year

42 ECTS

18 ECTS

4 Academic Semesters

Seminars and Methodological Courses

Teaching and Assistantship Component

Dissertation

 

PhD in Economics program consists of teaching component (60 ECTS credits) and research component (no less than four academic semesters). Program`s teaching component includes mandatory seminars and methodological courses (34 ECTS credits), optional seminar (6 ECTS credits) and teaching and assistantship (20 ECTS credits). Doctoral student can choose one of the elective seminars offered by the program. Research component comprises a Dissertation. Before Dissertation doctoral student is required to participate in academic scientific conference (present conference paper himself/herself) on relevant topic of Dissertation. 

 

 

Detailed information can be found in the curriculum of the English-language doctoral program in economics.

Program Brochure

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)
  4. Interview with the Admissions Committee

                                                                                                                                                                                 

List of documents required for admission to doctoral programs:

 

  • Application form (download here)
  • A notarized copy of a master's degree or equivalent academic degree. The applicant must have completed an accredited higher education program
  • Notarized copy of diploma/marks sheet
  • Certificate of at least B2 level English language proficiency or a notarized copy of English language bachelor's or master's degree (if any), otherwise the applicant is required to pass an English language entrance examination
  • Motication letter on research interest in English
  • Two letters of recommendation in English addressed to the Admissions Committee of Caucasus School of Economics
  • CV in English
  • Copy of ID card
  • Military membership (for boys)
  • Two photos printed and recorded on disk 
  • Online registration

 

Important dates:

 

  • Applications for the doctoral program can be submitted 2025 September;
  • Documents can be submitted electronically via email: mjinchveleishvili@cu.edu.ge 
    Or hard copies at the following address: Caucasus University, Paata Saakadze 1;
  • Applications can be submitted to the following address: Caucasus University, Paata Saakadze 1, Room: A 2;
  • Exam in english language: 2025 September;
  • Exam in Math: 2025 September;
  • Applicants’ interviews with Admissions Commission: 2025 September. 

 

Tuition and funding:

 

  • The cost of a three-year doctoral program is 9,000 GEL. 
  • 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 Economics, the amount of which is GEL 4,500, so this grant will fully fund the remaining tuition fees.
 

 

Mariam Jintchveleishvili

Program Administrative Director 
Tel: (+995 32) 237 77 77 (275)

Mob: (+995) 555 979 434

E-mail: mjinchveleishvili@cu.edu.ge

Room: D26