Academic CentrePlease, submit application documents electronically on the APPLY website of each programme.
The results are announced in the faculties by 20.09.2023.
Registration for studies takes place at the Academic Department, 19 Raina Boulevard, Room 114 from September 25th to 29th, 2023.
Requirements regarding previous education for admission in doctoral study programmes in academic year 2023/2024
| No. | Doctoral Study Programme | Indication on required previous education |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 51862 Human Factors, Occupational Safety and Health | Master's degree in Social Sciences: Economics and Business, Law, Education, Psychology, Labor Protection , Engineering, Natural Sciences: Biology and Chemistry, Computer Science and Informatics, Environmental Management, Medicine, Pharmacy and Health Sciences or equivalent education to the listed degrees |
| 2. | 51421 Natural Sciences | Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level. |
| 2.1. | 51421 Natural Sciences (Biology) | Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forestry, Agricultural Sciences, as well as professional medical doctor’s degree or higher education equivalent to the listed degrees and entrance examination |
| 2.2. | 51421 Natural Sciences (Physics, Astronomy and Mechanics) | Master’s degree in Physics, Optometry, Chemistry, Engineering, or higher education equivalent to the listed degrees and entrance examination |
| 2.3. | 51421 Natural Sciences (Geography) | To be awarded Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) degree in Natural Sciences– the Master’s degree in Natural Sciences, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Forest Sciences or Social Sciences, or higher education equivalent to the listed degrees; To be awarded Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) degree in Social Sciences – Master’s degree in Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, or higher education equivalent to the listed degrees and entrance examination |
| 2.4. | 51421 Natural Sciences (Geology) | Master’s degree in Natural Sciences, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Forestry or Social Sciences or higher education equivalent to the listed degrees and entrance examination |
| 2.5. | 51421 Natural Sciences (Chemistry) | Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or higher education equivalent to the listed degrees and entrance examination |
| 2.6. | 51421 Natural Sciences (Environmental Science) | To be awarded Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) degree in Natural Sciences – Master’s degree in Natural Sciences, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Forestry or Social Sciences, or higher education equivalent to the listed degrees; To be awarded Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) degree in Social Sciences – Master’s degree in Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, or higher education equivalent to the listed degrees and entrance examination |
| 3. | 51483 Computer Science and Mathematics | |
| 3.1. | 51483 Computer Science and Mathematics (Computer Science) | Master’s degree in Natural Sciences or Master’s degree in Mathematics or Engineering Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering Master’s degree in Information Technology, or higher education equivalent to the listed degrees. Master’s degree in other specialisation with work experience in fields of information technology or mathematics. Successfully passed entrance examinations. |
| 3.2. | 51483 Computer Science and Mathematics (Mathematics) | |
| 4. | 51345 Economics and Business | |
| 4.1. | 51345 Economics and Management | 1) Master’s degree in management science, economics and business, or comparable education; 2) Master’s degree in other social sciences, education sciences or comparable education, for person with at least two years of professional experience in management of enterprises and institutions; 3) Master’s degree in other natural sciences, engineering sciences or comparable education, for person with at least two years of professional experience in management of enterprises and institutions; 4) entrance examination Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level. |
| 4.2. | 51345 Economics and Management (in English) | |
| 4.3. | 51345 Education Management | |
| 5. | 51229 Philosophy | Master’s degree in corresponding branch of science |
| 6. | 51142 Educational Sciences | Master’s degree in Education, Pedagogy or Psychology. Master’s degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts, Medical Sciences, Sports Science and Natural Sciences or higher education equivalent to it, and at least 2-years of pedagogical work experience in educational institution. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level. |
| 7. | 51721 Medicine and Health Sciences | Master’s degree in Biology, Pharmacy, Nutritional Sciences, Health Sciences Master’s degree in Nursing Science or professional (second level professional higher education) Medical doctor’s degree, Pharmacist’s degree, or Dentist’s degree |
| 8. | 51313 Psychology | Master’s degree in Psychology or higher education diploma corresponding to that |
| 9. | 51321 Social Sciences | Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level. |
| 9.1. | 51321 Media and Communication | Master’s degree in Communication Science, Library Science, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work, as well as Master’s degree in other Social Sciences and Humanities, and Natural Sciences or higher education diploma corresponding to that |
| 9.2. | 51321 Political science | |
| 9.3. | 51321 Sociology and Social Work | |
| 10. | 51221 Theology and Religious Studies | Master’s degree. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level. |
| 11. | 51380 Law | Master’s degree in Law or education equivalent to it in law, and admission interview |
| 12. | 51227 Language and Culture Studies | Master’s degree in Humanities, Social or Educational Sciences, or higher education equivalent to that |
| 13. | 51228 History and Archaeology | Master’s degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Educational Sciences and Natural Sciences, or higher education equivalent to that, and admission interview. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level. |
| Additional information | If the applicant has obtained an education document or degree in foreign country, the application must be accompanied by a statement from Academic Information Centre indicating which education document or degree awarded in Latvia the education document or degree obtained in foreign country corresponds to. |
Number of study places for admission in doctoral study programmes at the UL in academic year 2023/2024*
| No. | Doctoral Study Programme | Number of state subsidised study places (FTS) | Number of study places for tuition fee (FTS/PTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 51862 Human Factors, Occupational Safety and Health | 0 | 15 |
| 2. | 51421 Natural Sciences | ||
| 2.1. | 51421 Natural Sciences (Biology) | 12 | 0 |
| 2.2. | 51421 Natural Sciences (Physics, Astronomy and Mechanics) | 10 | 10 |
| 2.3. | 51421 Natural Sciences (Geography) | 3 | 3 |
| 2.4. | 51421 Natural Sciences (Geology) | 2 | 1 |
| 2.5. | 51421 Natural Sciences (Chemistry) | 7 | 5 |
| 2.6. | 51421 Natural Sciences (Environmental Science) | 4 | 2 |
| 3. | 51483 Computer Science and Mathematics | ||
| 3.1. | 51483 Computer Science and Mathematics (Computer Science) | 10 | 2 |
| 3.2. | 51483 Computer Science and Mathematics (Mathematics) | 5 | 5 |
| 4. | 51345 Economics and Business | ||
| 4.1. | 51345 Economics and Management | 7 | 10 |
| 4.2. | 51345 Economics and Management (in English) | 0 | 10 |
| 4.3. | 51345 Education Management | 2 | 10 |
| 5. | 51229 Philosophy | 3 | 3 |
| 6. | 51142 Educational Sciences | 10 | 5 |
| 7. | 51721 Medicine and Health Sciences | 7 | 10 |
| 8. | 51313 Psychology | 3 | 6 |
| 9. | 51321 Social Sciences | ||
| 9.1. | 51321 Media and Communication | 2 | 2 |
| 9.2. | 51321 Political science | 2 | 2 |
| 9.3. | 51321 Sociology and Social Work | 2 | 1 |
| 10. | 51221 Theology and Religious Studies | 2 | 5 |
| 11. | 51380 Law | 5 | 15 |
| 12. | 51227 Language and Culture Studies | 7 | 7 |
| 13. | 51228 History and Archaeology | 2 | 5 |
*In accordance with the information provided by the Doctoral Committee of the Domain of Science
Admission criteria in doctoral study programme of the UL in academic year 2023/2024
| Criteria | Indicators | Points | Attesting document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studies
| Weighted average grade of Master’s or equivalent studies | Up to 7,9 | 0 | copy of grade sheet |
| Grade of Master’s thesis | 8 and lower | 0 | copy of grade sheet | |
Groundwork
| Number of scientific publications on intended topic of doctoral thesis | 0 | 0 | copies of publications |
| Significant contribution to the field of scientific activity |
| 3 | Doctoral Committee of the Domain of Science makes the assessment | |
| Presentation with a report at international scientific conferences on the intended topic of doctoral thesis | No
| 0 | copies of conference programmes | |
| Participation in international, LCS, UL, other higher education institutions research projects on the intended topic of doctoral thesis | No | 0 | confirmation letter of project manager | |
Experience
| Length of employment in connection with the topic of doctoral thesis or in connection with work at the UL | 0 | 0 | CV |
| Traineeship/studies in foreign higher education institutions and research institutions | 0 | 0
| CV | |
Perspective
| Topicality of the doctoral thesis and its correspondence to the prioritised research directions of UL and Latvian science | 0 | 0 | Doctoral Committee of the Domain of Science makes the assessment |
Scientific supervisor is working on the intended topic of doctoral thesis | in similar direction | 1 | consent of the scientific supervisor | |
| Scientific quality of the research application for the intended doctoral thesis | poor | 0 | Doctoral Committee of the Domain of Science makes the assessment |
| Results of the interview, motivation of the applicant | poor | 0 | Doctoral Committee of the Domain of Science makes the assessment |
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The table is filled-in by the Doctoral Committee of the Domain of Science and secretary for each applicant. Applicants are rated (arranged) according to the total number of points obtained. The results of the rating are used when enrolling applicants in the doctoral studies and enrolling in the state subsidised study places.
Additional information.
Minimum number of points to be obtained in the entrance examinations, for enrolment in:
- DSP of Educational Sciences in academic year 2023/2024 are 10 points;
- DSP of Social Sciences in academic year 2023/2024 are 10 points;
- DSP of Law in academic year 2023/2024 are 12 points;
- DSP of History and Archaeology in academic year 2023/2024 are 12 points.
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