DoctorateHistory and Archeology
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Type | Doctoral, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years (216 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Doctorate (Doctoral Degree of Science Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Humanities and the Arts) |
| Accreditation | Study program is licensed, will be accredited within two years |
| Tuition fee | €5,500 per year Please note that the tuition fee may change in 2025. |
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| Application fee | €170 one-time The application fee is 170.00 EUR. The application fee is non-refundable. Payment of the application fee and the diploma recognition fee should be paid only after the receipt of the invoice and must be paid BY the deadline of the invoice, if for any reason you have failed to pay the fees by the said deadline please contact the admission coordinator. |
| Deposit | €500 one-time A one-time payment for students coming from third countries outside the EU/EEA is to be paid in full together with the full-year tuition fee payable upon arrival. The deposit is intended for coverage of possible immigration expenses and paid back upon request after graduation. |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) Master’s degree in the humanities, social sciences, educational sciences, and natural sciences, or equivalent higher education and entrance examinations. In the entrance interviews, in accordance with the admission criteria of the University of Latvia, both the novelty and topicality of the submitted doctoral thesis, the quality of the developed dissertation application, and the applicant’s previous achievements and motivation are assessed. Previous achievements include master’s study results, connection with work in historical research, publications and participation in scientific conferences. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Latvian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with legalization stamps or Apostille. More information available HERE You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: If your previous studies have been obtained in English but not in the country listed below, then you have to present an official letter from your previous educational institution (University, etc.) where is stated that all your studies were in English (medium of instruction is English), and you have to pass interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills. Applicants who have obtained previous education in English in one of the bellow listed countries do not need to provide separate language proficiency: |
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| Other requirements | Successful pass of entrance examination where applicants will be invited to an interview via Skype. Applicants are obligated to upload: 2) Filled out Curriculum Vitae in Europass format |
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Overview
Aim of study program
The aim of the joint doctoral study program “History and Archeology” of the University of Latvia and Daugavpils University is to ensure the succession of historical science, training of leading staff of scientific, higher education and cultural institutions who have the competence to raise and solve the most important problems of modern history, in a broader sense, it means participation in the formation of the intellectual elite, as well as the ability to influence the development of the direction and priorities of national historical science.
The tasks of the program result in its tasks:
1) to select the best applicants in accordance with the jointly developed criteria for the evaluation of doctoral applicants;
2) to ensure the acquisition of deep and extensive knowledge of the current theoretical and methodological problems of modern world and Latvian historical science;
3) to develop doctoral students’ skills and competencies, which will enable them to carry out independent projects based on scientific findings and methods and to carry out scientific research;
4) to provide qualified management for the scientific work of doctoral students, to ensure the transfer of the scientific work experience, scientific methods and erudition of the academic staff to the next generation;
5) to create an opportunity for doctoral students to publish the results of their scientific research and theoretical findings in scientific periodicals;
6) to provide doctoral students with an opportunity to get acquainted with the latest theoretical and historiographical achievements;
7) to promote doctoral students’ understanding of scientific and academic careers and to improve the pedagogical competence necessary for academic work;
8) to promote the development of interdisciplinarity by cooperating with other doctoral study programs of the University of Latvia, Daugavpils University and other universities.
The programme has been developed within the framework of the project “Design of Internationally Competitive Study Programmes Promoting the Development of the National Economy of Latvia at the University of Latvia” (project No. 8.2.1.0 / 18 / A / 015).
Career opportunities
The doctoral degree will allow to achieve the highest degree as a university lecturer, as well as to work in research in a variety of research institutions, as well as in archives, museums and libraries. The experience gained will be an additional advantage when applying for various positions in public administration, diplomatic service, mass media.