DoctorateEducation Sciences
| 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 Social Sciences) |
| Accreditation | Study programme is accredited (to be revised in 2030) |
| 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 should be paid only after the receipt of the invoice and must be paid by the due date indicated on the invoice. If for any reason you have failed to pay the fee by the set deadline, please contact the admission coordinator. The application will be processed only after the payment receipt issued by the bank has been uploaded in the Apply system. NB: In the event of any changes made in the application, the application has to be resubmitted to confirm and save the changes. |
| Deposit | €500 one-time A one-time payment for students 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 the coverage of possible immigration expenses and paid back upon request after graduation. |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) 1. Second cycle higher education (Master’s degree) in education, pedagogy or psychology; 2. Second cycle higher education (Master’s degree) in the humanities, social sciences, arts, engineering, medicine, sports or natural sciences or equivalent higher education and at least two years of teaching experience in an educational institution. *Please also add your Bachelor’s degree diploma and its supplements * 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 the EU must be certified with an 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 will need to provide evidence of adequate English language knowledge unless they qualify for an exemption. The following international English language test certificates are accepted as part of your application: LanguageCert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams); If your previous studies have been completed in English but not in the country listed below, then you have to submit an official letter from your previous educational institution (e.g. university.) where it is stated that the medium of instruction was English, and you have to attend an in-person or online interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills. Applicants who have obtained the previous education in English in one of the countries listed below qualify for an exemption and do not need to provide a separate language proficiency certificate: |
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| Other requirements | Successfully passed entrance examination-interview via Zoom. Applicants are to upload: 1) a thesis application (3-5 pages) for the chosen theme of the dissertation, indicating the relevant branch and sub-branch of science. The framework is available HERE 2) Filled out Curriculum Vitae in the Europass format |
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Overview
The Joint Doctoral Study programme (JDSP) “Education Sciences” is jointly implemented by four Latvian higher education institutions – the University of Latvia (UL) in partnership with Daugavpils University (DU), Liepaja Academy of Riga Technical University (RTULiep) and Rezekne Academy of Technologies (RTA). The programme is unique in Latvia and the Baltics, as it is implemented as a joint inter-university doctoral study programme in educational sciences, the modules of which will be implemented in several universities in different regions of the country.
The aim of the programme is to improve the doctoral student’s research and academic competence in educational sciences to implement independent and innovative research activities for improvement and development of educational sciences theories, improve pedagogical practice at various levels of education (from pre-school to adult education) in Latvia and internationally, independently develop and publicly defend doctoral research containing original scientific research results and providing new knowledge in educational sciences.
Programme structure
The Joint Doctoral Study programme (JDSP) “Education Sciences” students acquire general study courses at the University of Latvia, as well as choose a specialization module according to their scientific interests:
Module 1: Didactics of study subjects (implemented by UL and DU);
Module 2: Inclusive education and technology integration in school, university and adult education (implemented by UL);
Module 3: Education for sustainable development at school and university (implemented by DU);
Module 4: Special and social pedagogy (implemented by RTA);
Module 5: Preschool and primary school pedagogy (implemented by RTULiep).
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