Higher School of Doctoral Studies (PhD)

  • Bekboeva Rakhat Rymbekovna
    Dean of the Higher School of Doctoral Studies (PhD), Candidate of Economic Sciences, Acting Professor
  • Sulaimanova Kulsana Beksulovna
    Specialist of the Higher School of Doctoral Studies (PhD)
  • Kuttukova Makhabat Stalbekovna
    Specialist of the Higher School of Doctoral Studies (PhD)
Doctoral studies (PhD)

The Higher School of Doctoral Studies (PhD) offers doctoral programs in the following fields:
  • 580100 – Economics
  • 580700 – Business Management
  • 530500 – Jurisprudence
  • 531000 – Philology (English Language)
The PhD educational programs are an integral part of the educational concept and Development Strategy of the International University of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The goal of the PhD program is to train world-class researchers with a solid academic foundation, proficient in modern information technologies, including methods of acquiring, processing, and storing scientific data, and capable of organizing and conducting research in their chosen field.
HISTORY OF THE HIGHER SCHOOL OF DOCTORAL STUDIES (PhD)
The Higher School of Doctoral Studies (PhD) was established on September 1, 2013, based on the decision of the Academic Council of the IUKR Consortium No. 7 dated April 16, 2013.
In accordance with the National Sustainable Development Strategy of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2013–2017 and the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 733/1 dated December 12, 2012 “On organizing an experiment on the development and implementation of doctoral (PhD) programs”, a working group developed regulatory documents:
Temporary State Requirements for universities implementing pilot PhD programs of postgraduate professional education
Temporary Regulations for the implementation of pilot doctoral (PhD) programs of postgraduate professional education
In 2013, IUKR received a license from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (No. LG130000028) to implement experimental PhD programs in Economics and Business Management.
Other participating universities in the experiment included: BAFE, KSUCTA named after N. Isanov, KNAU named after K.I. Skryabin, KNU named after Zh. Balasagyn (IIMOP), and KSTU named after I. Razzakov.
From 2019 to 2022, the Higher School of Doctoral Studies (PhD) of IUKR participated in the Derecka project – “Developing Scientific Potential through the Advancement of PhD Programs in Kyrgyzstan,” which aimed at strengthening the research and innovation capacity in Kyrgyzstan by promoting doctoral degrees.
In the 2021–2022 academic year, IUKR received a license (LS210001164) from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic for professional doctoral programs (PhD) in the following fields:
580100 – Economics
580700 – Business Management
530500 – Jurisprudence
531000 – Philology (English Language)

In December 2022, the PhD programs in Economics and Business Management successfully passed accreditation by the independent accreditation agency EdNet.
In May 2025, the PhD programs in Jurisprudence and Philology were accredited by the independent accreditation agency AAPAE.
Faculty and staff of the Higher School of Doctoral Studies (PhD) regularly undergo internships and training at national and international levels and actively participate in international conferences and seminars.
MISSION AND OBJECTIVES OF THE HIGHER SCHOOL OF DOCTORAL STUDIES (PhD)
The mission of the Higher School of Doctoral Studies (PhD) is focused on developing intellectual excellence and meeting the needs of the local and international labor markets for highly qualified personnel through the implementation of continuous multi-level education based on national traditions and best global practices.

OUR OBJECTIVES:
Transform PhD programs in line with international practices of researcher training
Ensure high-quality faculty and researchers in PhD programs
Provide high-quality training for PhD students aimed at strengthening their research competencies
Create a favorable research environment
A key distinction of PhD programs is the balance and logical integration between learning and research activities, aimed at training researchers of international standard.
ADMISSIONS TO PhD PROGRAMS FOR THE 2025–2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
The International University of the Kyrgyz Republic announces admission to the Higher School of Doctoral Studies (PhD) for professional postgraduate educational programs for the 2025–2026 academic year in the following fields:
580100 – Economics
580700 – Business Management
530500 – Jurisprudence
531000 – Philology (English Language)
Mode of study: Full-time (with elements of distance learning)
Duration: 3 years
List of required documents for admission:
Application form
Resume (CV)
Copy of passport
Notarized copies of all higher education diplomas
Four photographs (3.5×4.5 cm)
Brief justification of preliminary dissertation topic
Personal data sheet verified by the HR department at the place of employment
Copy of employment record book verified by the HR department
List of scientific publications (if available)

Tuition Fees:
For citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic — €1800 per year:
Economics – €1800 per year
Business Management – €1800 per year
Jurisprudence – €1800 per year
Philology – €1800 per year
For citizens of countries with intergovernmental agreements — €1800 per year
For citizens of countries without intergovernmental agreements — €2500 per year
For employees of the IUKR Academic Consortium — 140,000 KGS per year



Document submission period:
From June 20 to October 1, 2025
Entrance exams:
From October 1 to October 10, 2025

For all inquiries, please contact:
Western Campus (Main Building of IUKR), Bishkek, Chuy Avenue 255, Office 209

📞 +996 557 24 07 03 — Sulaimanova Kulsana Beksulovna, Specialist of the PhD School
📞 +996 550 41 06 41 — Kuttukova Makhabat Stalbekovna, Specialist of the PhD School
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