Double Degree Programs for First-Year Master's Students in Business Administration and Modern Technologies
2 EU Universities · 2 Countries · 2026/2027, 2027/2028
About this program
Business and Technology University (BTU) announces a call for applications for Master’s students to participate in double degree programmes at the following European universities:
1.Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (Portugal)
Programme Title: Master in Management
Eligibility Requirements: English language proficiency at a minimum B2 level (a certificate confirming successful completion of the B2-level English language test at BTU is sufficient) and Completion of 60 required ECTS credits during the 2026/2027 academic year.
Programme Period: 2027/2028 academic year
Programme Duration: 10 months
Tuition Fee: EUR 1,350, in addition to BTU’s standard tuition fee.
Note: Students may have the opportunity to receive an Erasmus+ scholarship for this programme.
Double Degree Requirements:
The programme offers students the opportunity to obtain a double degree under the 1+1 model. Upon successful completion of the programme, students will receive a degree from BTU as well as a degree from the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB).
To obtain the double degree, students must complete both academic years under the 1+1 model and fulfil the academic requirements established by both universities.
2.West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau (WHZ), Germany
Programme Title: Management and Information Technology
Eligibility Requirement: English language proficiency at a minimum B2 level (a certificate confirming successful completion of the B2-level English language test at BTU is sufficient).
Programme Period: Spring semester of the 2026/2027 academic year
Programme Duration: One semester
Funding The following expenses will be covered by the Erasmus+ programme budget:
International travel expenses for the round trip;
Monthly scholarship of EUR 850.
Expenses to Be Covered by the Student:
One-time semester fee: EUR 330;
Additional one-time fee for the following two semesters: EUR 104 per semester (EUR 208 in total);
German health insurance for the autumn semester of the 2027/2028 academic year, in accordance with the requirements of the German university;
BTU’s standard tuition fee.
Double Degree Requirements:
The programme offers students the opportunity to obtain a double degree under the 1+1 model. Upon successful completion of the programme, students will receive a degree from BTU as well as a degree from West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau (WHZ).
To obtain the double degree, students must complete both academic years under the 1+1 model and fulfil the academic requirements established by both universities.
Selection Procedure
Submission of the required application documents by the student;
Verification of the submitted documents and eligibility check by BTU’s Development and International Relations Office;
Interview with the Selection Committee;
Final selection of scholarship recipients by the host university.
Selection Criteria
Academic performance: 0–10 points;
Motivation: 0–10 points;
Oral presentation and language proficiency: 0–10 points;
Vulnerable group status: 0–1 point;
Newcomer student status: 0–0.5 points.
Additional Information
- Definition of Vulnerable Groups
The following categories are considered vulnerable groups:
Persons with disabilities;
Socially disadvantaged persons;
Internally displaced persons from the occupied territories of Georgia or persons residing in the occupied territories.
- Student Status and Administrative Registration
According to Article 49², Paragraph 4, of the Law of Georgia on Amendments to the Law of Georgia on Higher Education, the suspension of student status is not permitted for students participating in exchange education programmes. Students participating in mobility programmes must retain their active student status at their home university. Accordingly, students are required to complete administrative registration every semester.
- Language of Application Documents:
All application documents must be submitted in English.
For further information, please contact us at: erasmusplus@btu.edu.ge.
Eligibility
Students eligible to apply are first-semester students enrolled in the Master’s programme in Business Administration and Modern Technologies who demonstrate high academic performance.
- ✓ English Language Competence (= B2)
- ✓ Study level (= MA)
- ✓ Study programme (contains_any ბიზნესის ადმინისტრირება და თანამედროვე ტექნოლოგიები)
- ✓ Open to these semesters (in 1,2)
Required documents
- • Europass CV required
- • Proof of Enrollment required
- • Transcript of Records required
- • Motivation Letter required
- • Letter of Recommendation required
- • Proof of English Language Proficiency (a language assessment certificate issued by the BTU Academic Affairs Office confirming a minimum B2 level is sufficient) required
- • Passport Copy required
- • Additional support for applicants with fewer opportunities (if applicable, a scanned PDF copy of the relevant supporting document must be provided). optional
- • Bachelor Diploma required
- • Bachelor’s degree transcript required
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