An applicant’s autobiography (information about education and work experience), “CV”;
Notarized copies of MA Degree or its equivalent academic degree and its supplement (The University is entitled to request from the applicant or enrolled Ph.D. student a recognition document of the Diploma in accordance with the legislation. If an applicant cannot present a recognition document within the reasonable deadline, it can serve as the basis for denying admission or annulling enrollment);
A copy of ID/passport;
3x4 cm photo in both printed and electronic form (on CD);
A document verifying military enlistment certificate or draft registration (for male citizens only);
English proficiency certificate of B2 level (TOEFL, IELTS, FCE, CAE). An individual who has graduated from a BA or MA program where the language of instruction was English does not have to submit a language proficiency certificate. In case of no certificate, an applicant has to take an English exam at Caucasus International University Language Centre;
A written explanation that an applicant is not enrolled in any doctoral degree program of other higher educational institution;
A cover letter regarding the research topic;
Two letters of reference from appropriate academic circles (In case of having work experience in the field of the program, one letter of recommendation from the relevant academic sphere should be provided, the other one from the employing company or organization);
Previous work/publication in the relevant field and/or participation in scientific-research projects and events and/or at least 2 years of work experience in the relevant field;
Research topic project which includes:
The vision of the doctoral candidate about the significance and novelty of the topic; The scientific and practical value of the topic considered; Methods through which research and analysis will be conducted; Reasonable anticipation / expectations.
(After enrollment, an applicant is allowed to change the theme of the project completely or partially, depending on a doctoral student’s interests).
