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NVU โ Georgia's leading university in the global index
According to the THE Impact Rankings, NVU is among the world's leading universities and consistently maintains top positions among Georgian universities for promoting sustainable development.
Among them, the university ranks in the top 101โ200 worldwide for SDG3 โ good health and well-being.
New Vision University creates an environment where every student develops the best version of themselves. The learning process adapts to the student's interests, individual characteristics, goals and aspirations. Personalized approaches to education, personal development and career orientation help them find their own path.
The learning process is full of adventures, discoveries, pleasant challenges and inspiration. The university's vision of education is based on the approach โStudy with pleasureโ โ โถ Listen to learn more.
New Vision University is founded on the slogan โInspire to Careโ, reflected in caring for the individual, society and the environment. The university promotes the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, which is recognized internationally. For example, this is reflected in its 101โ200 position in the world university rankings (TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION IMPACT RANKINGS) for promoting health and well-being.
During their studies, students get involved in the university's initiatives and themselves become participants in the changes needed for the well-being of society. The university's 10 subsidiary companies fully cover the fields of educational programs and create diverse opportunities for both work experience and employment.
Choose a doctoral programme
For the 2026-2027 academic year, New Vision University is opening admission to the following doctoral programmes:
Support and Supervision for Doctoral Students
New Vision University offers doctoral students a research-driven, internationally oriented academic ecosystem designed to foster innovation, academic excellence, and professional development. The University's approach is centered on supporting each researcher's individual interests and maximizing their research potential. Its vision integrates teaching, research, and broader development activities, an approach that is reflected throughout its doctoral education.
Doctoral students have the opportunity to engage with the University's leading research centers, including the Carl Zeiss Microscopy Education and Research Center, the Institute for Policy Research and European Studies (IPRES), and the Legal Ethics Research Unit. These centers provide a collaborative environment where students work closely with distinguished national and international scholars and experts.
To further strengthen the practical and applied impact of their research, doctoral students also benefit from access to the diverse resources and expertise of the ten subsidiary companies within the New Vision University Group, enabling interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world research opportunities.
Get to know the university's subsidiary companies
10 subsidiary companies fully cover the fields of educational programs and offer diverse opportunities for both internships and employment.
Research centres
The research centres operating at NVU foster the development of science, innovation and international collaboration. Doctoral students can join research projects, work with local and international experts, and gain experience that advances their academic development and research.
Library and e-resources
A modern library space and diverse electronic resources provide uninterrupted access to reliable, high-quality academic literature and scientific databases.
International Environment
Students and academic staff
Exchange programs and partners
Apply for the Doctoral Program
- Application Submission DeadlineSeptember 18 (by 12 PM)
- English Language Examination (if required)By September 18
- Candidate InterviewsSeptember 21โ25
- Announcement of ResultsSeptember 28
- Appeal Submission PeriodSeptember 28โ29
- Announcement of Appeal ResultsSeptember 30
Required Application Documents
- Copy of a valid identification document (ID card or passport)
- Copy of the Master's degree diploma or an equivalent qualification
- If you obtained your Master's degree outside Georgia, a copy of the official document recognizing your foreign qualification, issued by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Copy of an internationally recognized English or another European language (German or French) certificate demonstrating C1-level proficiency, or another document confirming language competency (see details)
- For applicants subject to military registration: a copy of the military registration document
- Proposed dissertation title and outline
- Description of the proposed research
- Supervisor's consent
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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