University of Latvia - Geography - Doctoral studies

Geography

Last updated on:2013-05-22

Type of study programme		Doctoral studies
Degree		Doctor of Geography
Licence/accreditation		www.aiknc.lv/en/prog_view.php?id=5695

Duration		3 years/Full time, 4 years/Part-time
Study type		Full-time/Part-time
Credit points		144 (ECTS: 216)
Study language		Latvian and English (LV-EN)
Study arrangements		International students study in English and Latvian according to an individual plan.
Fees		2134 or 6403 EUR / 1500 or 3600 LVL per year (2013/14)

Study programme description		The doctoral programme in geography is the only highest-level study programme in Latvia which allows students to gain independent experience with research and studies, as well as an internationally comparable doctorate in geography. Its necessity from the perspective of Latvia’s state interests is closely linked to the further existence and development of geography as a discipline of science in the country. The aim of the doctoral programme in geography is to train highly qualified specialists who can engage in scholarly work and teach geography. The degree is intended to be fully internationally comparable, allowing graduates to participate in and contribute to international debates and academic fora. The programme has four sub-fields – physical geography, human geography, environmental and regional geography, as well as applied geography and geomatics. The study programme allows each doctoral student to develop as an individual, taking into account the student’s interests, education, experience and achievements. The doctoral study programme involves the studies as such, as well as independent and original research work. the programme at the University of Latvia envisages 74 credit points (111 ECTS) for completion of the PhD thesis out of 144 credit points (216 ECTS), which should be gathered in other related activities, e.g., courses on the relevant sub-field, theoretical courses, publications, pedagogical work.
Study programme link		www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/doctoral/study-programmes/geography/
Requirements		Detailed information about the admission procedure is available here: www.lu.lv/eng...

University of Latvia

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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.