Caucasiology – Tbilisi State University

Program Overview

TSU’s Bachelor in Caucasiology is administered by the Institute of Caucasiology within the Faculty of Humanities. Coordinated by Professor Merab Chukhua, the program aims to train specialists in the Caucasus region with expertise in its linguistic diversity (e.g., Abkhaz, Chechen, Adyghe, Azeri, Ossetian), cultural heritage, historical dynamics, ethnology, archaeology, folklore, and physical anthropology.
Over four years (240 ECTS), students complete 50 ECTS of mandatory faculty courses, a 120-ECTS major in Caucasiology, a 60-ECTS minor specialization, and 10 elective credits.
Graduates earn the Bachelor of Caucasiology, preparing for roles in research, diplomacy, cultural institutions, media, or postgraduate studies.

**Awarded Degree:** Bachelor of Caucasiology

**Discipline:** Caucasiology

**Duration:** 4 years

**ECTS Credits:** 240

**Language of Instruction:** Russian

**Delivery Mode:** On-Campus

**Tuition Fee:** $850 (per_year)

**Application Fee:** $750

**Accreditation:** Accredited by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE), Georgia

**Career Opportunities:**

– Researcher in area studies

– Cultural heritage specialist

– Translator/interpreter (Russian-Caucasus)

– Policy analyst focused on regional affairs

– Museum or UNESCO staff

– Academic or PhD candidate

– NGO or international organization regional officer

– Journalist covering Caucasus

– Educator in Slavic and Caucasus culture fields

**Learning Outcomes:**

– Analyze Caucasus languages and linguistics

– Interpret cultural-historical developments

– Conduct ethnographic and anthropological research

– Understand regional folklore and archaeology

– Communicate in Russian academic discourse

– Compare Caucasus peoples historically and culturally

– Apply disciplinary methods in humanities

– Collaborate inter-disciplinary projects

– Prepare for postgraduate scholarship or regional policy roles