Academic CentreDoctoral programme in Natural Science (Geology)
Degree to be achieved: Doctor of science (PhD) in Earth Sciences, Physical Geography and Environmental Sciences
Standard period of study: 3 years
Type of studies: Full time
Amount of credits: 144 credit points or 216 ECTS
European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: Level 8
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) level: Level 8
Language of instruction: Latvian and English
Study programme is licensed, will be accredited within two years (according to national legislation)
Tuition fee:
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and their family members; Long Term Resident EU - 2800 EUR per Year
Other сountry citizens - 6402 EUR per Year
Approval of tuition fees for the year 2023/2024 is in process.
Short Program description
Doctoral study program in geology is serving courses in three major fields in geology – Bedrock geology, Quaternary geology and Geomorphology, and Applied geology. Study program n based on integrated approach to reach the general aim of the Curriculum - to raise the level of doctoral learning and skills to expected of specialty professionals and recognised in the international research area. The principal components of quality research-based education are state-of-the-art knowledge in their specializations, research skills, a comprehensive scientific worldview and competence in development work, management and teaching. Doctoral students are prepared for employment as teaching or research staff members of the University or other research institutions, or highly qualified specialists in non-academic establishments.
ERASMUS+ exchange possibilities
UL full-time students, regardless of their citizenship, have the opportunity to apply for the ERASMUS + exchange program for studies or/and traineeship.
More information:
ERASMUS + study mobility
ERASMUS + traineeship moblity
Admission requirements
Master’s degree in Nature or Earth Sciences or other equivalent qualification.
Autumn Intake (application start: 3 Jan 2023; studies start in Sept 2023)
Full-time
Contact persons for more information about the programme:
Programme director
Dr.ģeol. Ervīns Lukševičs
ervins.luksevics@lu.lv
Programme secretary
Dr.ģeol. Māris Krievāns
maris.krievans@lu.lv