Call for Applications on English-taught Interdisciplinary PhD Programme in European Studies in Autumn Semester of the Academic Year 2018-2019

Institute for European Studies of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University is pleased to announce call for applications for the admission on Interdisciplinary English-taught PhD Programme in European Studies in Autumn semester of the academic year 2018-2019, established within the framework of EU funded Project: “Establishing Interdisciplinary PhD Programme in European Studies at Tbilisi State University (NENPI/2012/306-124). 

Curriculum of the PhD Programme was developed by involvement of the experts with International Experience from leading European Universities of the field.

Entry Requirements:

1.    Research Proposal (3000 words maximum) giving the a) title of PhD Dissertation, b) overview of the  research goals/research question/questions, c) methodology and d) literature review.

2.    Exam in English Language on B2 level; (The candidates will be exempted from the English language exam if the relevant English language certificates are provided  (IELTS/TOEFL/FCE). 

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  – 12 - 15 October; 

b) Exam in English Language (on B2 Level) – 16 October;  

c) Announcement of the results – 17 October;  

d) Appellation of the Exam results – 18 October; 

e) Announcement of Appellation Results – 19 October;  

f) Interview with Jury  – 22 October; 

g) Conclusion of learning agreement  - 23 - 24 October; 

h) Sending the list of the PhD candidates to the TSU Department of Learning Process Management - 25 October; 

i) Preparation of Order of Enrollment - 26 October. 

List of Documents to be submitted:

•    Letter to TSU Rector;

•    Research Proposal (3000 words maximum, in English) giving the a) title of PhD Dissertation, b) overview of the  research goals/research question/questions, c) methodology and d) literature review;

•    Written approval from supervisor;

•    Copy of Passport (in case of international candidate passport shall be translated into Georgian and approved by Notary);

•    Copy of Masterʹs Diploma and Diploma Supplement approved by Notary;

•    Recognition document issued by the National Center of Education Quality Enhancement of Georgia (in case of having foreign Masterʹs Diploma);

•    Copy of the document certifying the knowledge of English Language approved by Notary (in case of existence);

•    Letter of Motivation (in English);

•    CV (in English);

•    2 printed copies of Applicants Photo (3X4) and CD version;

•    Copy of military service certificate.

There are 15 vacant study places for Autumn semester of the Academic Year 2018-2019.

Tuition Fee per semester GEL 1125

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