The admission requirements for the Master's Program in Education Leadership and Management are as follows:

• A Bachelor's degree
• The Unified Master's Exam
• An internal university exam specific to the program at the Caucasus Education School, which includes an assessment of English comprehension and writing skills at the B2 level¹
• An interview with the admissions committee of the Caucasus School of Education²

¹ An applicant may be exempt from this admissions requirement if they meet the following criteria: (a) they present a certificate demonstrating English proficiency at the B2 level (TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, TOEIC, FCF (Grades A and B), CPE, etc. provided its validity is confirmed). If a transcript provided confirms English proficiency at the B2 level or if an applicant has completed a Bachelor's or Master's program taught in English they will be exempt from submitting an English language certificate as well as from taking the internal university exam.

² After the document verification process, applicants will have an interview with the admissions committee at the Caucasus School of Education. The committee will evaluate candidates based on the following criteria:

• Motivation to develop competencies in education policy analysis;
• Analytical thinking, logical reasoning, and communication skills;
• Reflection on undergraduate or other educational experiences;
• Work experience in the field of education (preference will be given in case of equal qualifications).

When a student transfers to the program through mobility, the program director and the dean of the school will conduct a thorough evaluation, taking into account the previously outlined conditions. The decision will be made in accordance with the internal regulations of Caucasus University.

Documents To Be Sumbitted

• The notarized copies of a diploma, a transcript, or a certificate indicating the date and order number of the degree conferral;
• A copy of the ID document;
• NAEC card;
• 2 passport-sized photos (also recorded on a CD);
• A copy of the military registration card (for male applicants);
• CV / Resume;
• Motivation letter (no less than 400 words and no more than 600 words);
• A letter of recommendation;
• An online registration form.

Application Deadlines

• Deadline for completing online registration: September 2, 2026;
• Deadline for submitting documents: September 4, 18:00, 2026;
• English language exam (if applicable) / Exam for CU grant: September 8, 2026;
• Interview with selected candidates: September 10, 2026.

Tuition Fee – 9,900 GEL. The tuition fee is paid per semester based on the number of credits taken.

CU Grant

Students have the opportunity to fund a study with a CU grant along with a state grant. The CU grant covers 50% of the total tuition fee.

There are two ways to qualify for the CU grant:

1. If you are a graduate or will soon graduate from any university's undergraduate program and you have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher.
2. If you have scored 65% or more of the maximum possible score on the Unified Master’s Exams.

If you meet at least one of the above-mentioned criteria, you will have the opportunity to participate in the grant competition and secure funding.

The annual tuition fee for the Master's program is:

Caucasus University offers 10% funding for CU graduates, whose GPA is lower than 3,5.