Please, submit application documents electronically on the APPLY website of each programme.

Venue and time of admission interview in doctoral study programmes at the UL in academic year 2024/2025

The results are announced in the faculties by 20.09.2024.

 

Registration for studies takes place at the  Raina Blvd, Room 114 from September 23th to 27th, 2024.

 

Requirements regarding previous education for admission in doctoral study programmes in academic year 2024/2025

 
No. Doctoral Study Programme Indication on required previous education
1.  Human Factors, Occupational Safety and Health

1. Business, Law, Education, Psychology, Labor Protection or equivalent education to the listed degrees.
2. Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent education to the listed degree.
3. Master’s degree in Natural Sciences: Biology and Chemistry, Computer Science and Informatics, Environmental Management or equivalent education to the listed degrees.
4. Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Health Sciences or professional Medical doctor’s degree or equivalent education to the listed degrees.
5. Entrance examination.
6. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level

2.  Natural Sciences  
2.1. Natural Sciences (Biology)

1. Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forestry, Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, Sports Science or professional Medical doctor’s degree or equivalent education to the listed degrees.
2. Entrance examination.
3. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level

2.2. Natural Sciences (Physics and Astronomy)

1. Chemical Technology, Material Science, Engineering Mechanics or equivalent education to the listed degrees.
2. Entrance examination.
3. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level.

2.3. Natural Sciences (Material Science)

1. Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Material Science, Engineering Mechanics or equivalent education to the listed degrees.
2. Entrance examination.
3. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level.

2.4. Natural Sciences (Earth Sciences, Physical Geography and Environmental Science)

1. Master’s degree in Natural Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Forestry or Social and Economic Geography, or equivalent education to the listed degrees.
2. Entrance examination.
3. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level.

2.5. Natural Sciences (Social and Economic Geography)

1. Master’s degree in Natural Sciences, Economics and Business, Sociology and Social Work, Social and Economic Geography or equivalent education to the listed degrees.
2. Entrance examination.
3. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level.

2.6. Natural Sciences (Chemistry)

1. Master’s degree in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Material Science, Pharmacy or equivalent education to the listed degrees.
2. Entrance examination.
3. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level.

3. Computer Science and Mathematics  
3.1. Subprogramme “Computer Science and Electronics” with specialisation in Computer Science and Informatics

1. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Information Technology, or higher education equivalent to the listed degrees and entrance examination.
2. Master’s degree in other specialisation or higher education equivalent to listed degree with at least of 3 years of work experience in Information Technology and entrance examination.
3. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level.

3.2. Subprogramme “Computer Science and Electronics” with specialisation in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Information and Communication Technologies

1. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Electronics, or higher education equivalent to the listed degrees and entrance examination.
2. Master’s degree in other specialisation or higher education equivalent to listed degree with at least 3 years of work experience in fields of Information Technology or Electronics and entrance examination.
3.. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level.

3.3. Subprogramme “Mathematics”

1. Master’s degree in Computer Science or Mathematics, or higher education equivalent to the listed degrees and entrance examination.
2. Master’s degree in other specialisation or higher education equivalent to listed degree with at least 3 years of work experience in Mathematics and entrance examination.
3. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level.

4.  Economics and Business  
4.1. Economics and Management

1. Master’s degree in Management Science, Economics and Business, or comparable education.
2. Master’s degree in other social sciences, educational 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 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.
5. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level.

4.2. Economics and Management (in English)
4.3. Education Management
5. Philosophy

1. Master’s degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Educational Sciences, Natural Sciences or higher education equivalent to listed degrees.
2. Entrance examination.

6. Educational Sciences (joint)

1. 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 listed degrees, and at least 2 years of pedagogical work experience in educational institution.
2. Entrance examination.
3. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level.

7. Medicine and Health Sciences

1. Master’s degree in Biology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Nutritional Science, Nursing Science or professional Medical doctor’s degree, Pharmacist’s degree, Dentist’s degree, professional Master’s degree in Clinical Optometry.
2. Entrance examination.
3. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level.

8.  Psychology

1. Master’s degree in Psychology or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, if Bachelor’s degree in Psychology awarded after completion of Bachelor’s degree study programme.
2. Entrance examination.
3. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level

9. Social Sciences

1. Master’s degree in Social Sciences and Humanities or higher education equivalent to listed degrees and entrance examination.
2. Master’s degree in other sciences or higher education equivalent to listed degree, at least 1 year of work experience in the areas of socio-economic processes and market analysis, communication, information management, diplomatic duties, policy planning, policy implementation or administration.
3. Entrance examination.
4. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level.

10. Theology and Religious Studies

1. Master’s degree in Humanities, Educational Sciences, or Social Sciences (Sociology and Anthropology, or higher education equivalent to listed degrees.
2. Entrance examination.
3. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level.

11. Law

1. Master’s degree in Law or education equivalent to it in Law.
2. Entrance examination.
3. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level.

12. Language and Culture Studies

1. Master’s degree in Humanities or higher education equivalent to listed degree, entrance examination.
2. Master’s degree in Social Sciences or higher education equivalent to Master’s degree in other fields of science, at least 1 year of professional/creative experience in areas related to Humanities, entrance examination.
3. Studies in English require English language skills at least at B2 level.

13. History and Archaeology (joint)

1. Master’s degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Educational Sciences, Natural Sciences or higher education equivalent to listed degrees.
2. Entrance examination.
3. 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 2024/2025*

No. Doctoral Study Programme Number of state subsidised study places (FTS) Number of study places for tuition fee  (FTS/PTS)
1. Human Factors, Occupational Safety and Health 0 15
2. Natural Sciences    
2.1. Natural Sciences (Biology) 5 2
2.2. Natural Sciences (Physics and Astronomy)

 

10

 

10

2.3. Natural Sciences (Material sciences)
2.4. Natural Sciences (Earth Sciences, Physical Geography and Environmental Science) 5 5
2.5. Natural Sciences (Social and Economic Geography) 2 3
2.6. Natural Sciences (Chemistry) 7 5
3. Computer Science and Mathematics    
3.1. Subprogramme “Computer Science and Electronics” with specialisation in Computer Science and Informatics 9 2
3.2. Subprogramme “Computer Science and Electronics” with specialisation in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Information and Communication Technologies    
3.3. Subprogramme “Mathematics” 4 5
4. Economics and Business    
4.1. Economics and Management 3 10
4.2. Economics and Management (in English) 0 10
4.3. Education Management 3 5
5. Philosophy 3 3
6. Educational Sciences 5 5
7. Medicine and Health Sciences 6 5
8. Psychology 3 3
9. Social Sciences 5 5
10. Theology and Religious Studies 2 5
11. Law 5 15
12. Language and Culture Studies 5 10
13. History and Archaeology 4 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 2024/2025

 

 

Criteria Indicators Points

Attesting document   

Studies

 

Weighted average grade of Master’s or equivalent studies

Up to 7,9
8,0-8,9
9,0 and above

0
1
2

copy of grade sheet
Grade of Master’s thesis

8 and lower
9
10

0
1
2

copy of grade sheet

Groundwork

 

 

 

Number of scientific publications on intended topic of doctoral thesis

0
1
2 and above

0
1
2

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
Yes

 

0
1

copies of conference programmes
Participation in international, LCS, UL, other higher education institutions research projects on the intended topic of doctoral thesis
 

No
Yes

0
1

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
1 year and more

0
1

CV

Traineeship/studies in foreign higher education institutions and research institutions

0
2 months and more

0
1

 

CV

Perspective

 

Topicality of the doctoral thesis and its correspondence to the prioritised research directions of UL and Latvian science

0
corresponds partly
corresponds fully

0
1
2

Doctoral Committee of the Domain of Science makes the assessment

Scientific supervisor is working on the intended topic of doctoral thesis
 

in similar direction
fully

1
2

consent of the scientific supervisor

 

 

Scientific quality of the research application for the intended doctoral thesis

poor
mediocre
good
very good

0
1
3
5

Doctoral Committee of the Domain of Science makes the assessment

 

Results of the interview, motivation of the applicant

poor
mediocre
good
very good

0
1
3
5

Doctoral Committee of the Domain of Science makes the assessment

 

Total points

 

 

 

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:

  1. DSP of Educational Sciences in academic year 2024/2025 are 10 points;
  2. DSP of Social Sciences in academic year 2024/2025 are 10 points;
  3. DSP of Law in academic year 2024/2025 are 12 points;