Riga Technical University - Chemistry - Phd doctorate doctor's

Chemistry

Last updated on:2021-02-19

Type of study programme		Doctoral degree
Degree		Doctor of Chemistry
Licence/accreditation		Study programme accredited until 30-Jun-2023

Duration		4 years (full-time)
Study type		Full-time
Credit points		192 (ECTS: 288)
Study language		English (EN)
Study arrangements		International students study in English according to an individual plan. International students are offered a Latvian language course (4,5 ECTS) in the framework of the study program.
Fees		9350 EUR per year (2021/22)
Grants		For information on scholarships go here>>>

Study programme description		The doctoral study programme “Chemistry” has been designed to educate and train specialists in chemistry to be employed at chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food processing, building materials, ceramics, fuel, wood processing, and other production companies, related research laboratories, scientific institutions and organisations. During the study period, the students acquire area-specific knowledge about chemical processes in different sub-sectors of chemistry - organic, analytical, inorganic and physical chemistry as well as fuel, biologically active compounds, wood, environmental chemistry, and others. During doctoral studies, which take four years, students are provided with compulsory, specialization and elective courses in the sector of electrical engineering and electrical technology. In the second phase of the study process, scientific research within the framework of an individual thesis is carried out.
Study programme link		international.rtu.lv/riga-technical-university-rtu/doctoral-studies/chemistry-doctors/
Requirements		• Master's degree or equivalent in the corresponding field • Proficiency in the English language For detailed entry requirements: go here>>>

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Riga Technical University

Higher Education Institution

Kalku street 1, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia

Phone:+371 67089766; +371 67089020

E-mail:admission@rtu.lv international.rtu.lv

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Riga Technical University (RTU) is the oldest university in Latvia, and it has long-standing traditions dating back to 1862. It is an accredited, fully state owned, internationally recognized European level university. According to the requirements of the European Space for Higher Education, RTU offers academic and professional study programmes at three levels – bachelor, master and doctoral studies. RTU is the only engineering university providing engineering programmes and business studies in Latvia. At present it is one of the largest technical universities in the Baltic Sea region and gathers nearly 16 000 students at eight faculties in various study programmes.

RTU has a leading role in number of research projects financed by the EU. Among university alumni there are presidents, prime-ministers and ministers of several European countries, key figures in Latvia’s business and industry. All European countries according to the Lisbon Convention recognize the diplomas issued by the Riga Technical University, on Recognition of Qualification Concerning Higher Education in the European Region, signed in April 1997. RTU degrees are also recognized in the United States, Canada, India, Pakistan, Lebanon, Syria, Nepal, Cameroon, Nigeria and other countries. In 2002 several of RTU engineering programs were approved by United States, Department of Veteran Affairs as eligible for «G. I. Bill» financial benefits.

Population in the city of Riga: 632 614

Total number of students: 14 383 (2019/20)

Number of International students: 1888 (2019/20)

Number of academic staff: 930 (2019/20)

Accommodation possibilities and costs: RTU residences
• From 69,50 EUR per person in shared room per month (3 persons).
• From 124,50 EUR per person in shared room per month (2 persons).
• From 295.50 EUR a month in a single room.