Call for Applications on English-taught PhD Programme in European Studies 2015/2016

Within the framework of EU funded Project: “Establishing Interdisciplinary PhD Program in European Studies at Tbilisi State University (#ENPI/2012/306-124) 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 Program in European Studies.

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

Student of PhD program in European Studies may become a person having at least Master’s Degree in one of the following fields: Law, Economics, Social and Political Sciences and Humanities. Candidates are also required to have key interest in EU and its Institutions.  

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 exams if the relevant English language certificates are provided: IELTS – 6. TOEFL IBT – 90. 

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.

List of Documents:

• Research Proposal (3000 words maximum);
• Copy of Passport;
• Copy of MA Diploma and Diploma Supplement approved by Notary;
• Document certifying the Knowledge of English Language (Only if the Candidate has the document);
• Letter of Motivation;
• CV;
• Letter to Rector;
• CD Version of Applicants Photo (3X4);
• Written Confirmation that Applicant is not the student of other PhD Program, or was not rejected from being enrolled on other PhD Program. 

Dates of Enrollment: 

• Application Submission  – 16 - 30 November; 
• Exam in English Language  – 2 December; 
• Announcement of the results – 4 December; 
• Appellation of Exam results –   7-8 December; 
• Announcement of Appellation Results – 9 December; 
• Interview with Jury  – 10 December; 
• Conclusion of learning agreement  - 14-16 December; 
• Preparation of Order of Enrollment - 18 December.

The deadline for the submission of Applications is 30 November, 2015. 

Classes will start in the Spring Semester of 2015-2016 Academic Year.

Dates for Spring Semester:  

• Administrative registration - 1 - 23 February;
• Academic registration – 24 - 29 February;
• Classes - 29 February – 11 June;
• Exam Period - 13 June - 7 July (Main Exams), 13 – 19 July (Additional Exams);

Tuition Fee per semester GEL 1125

Address: 3 Chavchavadze Ave., II Building of TSU, 4th Flour, office 406, Tbilisi, Georgia, 0179

Tel.: (+995 32) 2 22 78 99 

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