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.