University of Latvia - Biology - Doctoral studies

Biology

Last updated on:2013-05-16

Type of study programme		Doctoral studies
Degree		Doctor of Biology
Licence/accreditation		www.aiknc.lv/en/prog_view.php?id=5473

Duration		3 years (full time), 4 years (part-time)
Study type		Full-time/Part-time
Credit points		180 (ECTS: 270)
Study language		Latvian and English (LV-EN)
Study arrangements		International students study in English according to an individual plan.
Fees		2134 or 6403 EUR / 1500 or 3600 LVL per year (2013/14)

Study programme description		Program provides research based training in major fields of Biology: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Cell Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Human and Animal Physiology, Hydrobiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Zoology. The core part of the program is a research project under supervision of experienced academicians. Acquisition of transferable and academic teaching skills is required; three theoretical examinations have to be passed: field, specialization and language. The degree is awarded on the basis of Thesis, which are presented in an open seminar. The research results have to be published beforehand. The graduates have wide opportunities of academic and industrial employment.
Study programme link		www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/doctoral/study-programmes/biology/
Requirements		Detailed information about the admission procedure is available here: www.lu.lv/eng...

University of Latvia

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Raina bulvaris 19, Riga, LV-1050

Phone:+ 371 67034408 Fax:+ 371 67243091

E-mail:studies@lu.lv www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/

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The University of Latvia is the largest higher education institution in Latvia, and the richest in traditions. The University offers more than 150 state-accredited academic and professional study programmes: you can obtain an academic bachelor’s or master’s degree in humanities, pedagogy, social sciences, sciences, and health sciences. The UL also offers professional qualifications or bachelor’s or master’s degree, including MD, qualifications of doctor, teacher, social worker, economist, translator/interpreter etc.

Doctoral study programmes offer a degree in biology, economics, computer science, demography, pharmacy, philology, philosophy, physics, geography, geology, engineering, law, chemistry, communication studies, medicine, mathematics, pedagogy, politics, psychology, sociology, theology and religious studies, management, linguistics, history, and environmental science.

At UL, research is conducted in over 50 research fields which represent 4 main areas of enquiry: the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and education sciences.

Population in the city of Riga: 710 000

Total number of students: 17 060 (2012/13)

Number of International students: 540 (2012/13)

Number of academic staff: 902 (2012/13)

Accommodation possibilities and costs: The University of Latvia offers university dormitories for all international students. International students are housed in single, double or tripple rooms with a common kitchen for every 5 rooms. Linen, blankets and pillows are provided as well as some kitchen utensils. The payment for the dormitory is starting at 60 Ls (85 EUR, 114 USD) per month (more information here).
If you do not wish to stay at a dormitory, it is advisable to make private housing arrangements beforehand.