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Caucasus University PhD in Economics
Caucasus University

PhD in Economics

Tbilisi, Georgia

3 Years

English

Full time

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Sep 2025

USD 5,000 / per year *

On-Campus

* for non-georgian citizens

Key Summary

    About: The PhD in Economics program focuses on advanced economic theory and quantitative research methods. Students engage deeply with topics like microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, preparing them for rigorous academic or professional careers. The program typically lasts three to five years and includes coursework as well as dissertation research.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates often pursue roles in academia, government, think tanks, or private industry. Common positions include economic analyst, policy advisor, researcher, and professor. Many also work in financial services, international organizations, and non-profit sectors, utilizing their skills in data analysis and economic modeling.

Introduction

PhD program in Economics belongs to the third-level educational system and it aims to prepare researchers, 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 a specialization in the field of macroeconomics while ensuring that doctoral student also possesses well-rounded knowledge of microeconomics. The program aims for the graduate to contribute to the intellectual community, andย be able to analyze and evaluate academic work of oneโ€™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 an academic degree of PhDย in Economics.

Benefits

  • Intensive, stimulating academic program
  • International networks and contacts
  • Can be completed in parallel with full-time employment
  • World scale research orientation

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