DoctorateComputer Science and Mathematics
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Type | Doctoral, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (288 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Doctorate (Doctoral Degree of Science Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Natural Sciences) |
| Accreditation | Study program is licensed, will be accredited within two years |
| Tuition fee | €8,400 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 computer science, mathematics, physics or a higher education diploma corresponding to the said master’s degrees. 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
The aim of the PhD programme is to provide opportunities for the growth of researchers and teachers in the fields of computer science and mathematics by promoting the training of professionals in basic and applied research, economics or public administration whose knowledge, skills and competences meet the requirements of the highest level specialists in the field of mathematics and computer science in Latvia and internationally.
The main components of the quality of research-based education are the management of modern research methodologies in the field, the skills needed to carry out research, a science-based worldview, and competencies in research management and pedagogy.
Tasks of the study programme:
1) To provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of the problems of computer science and mathematics, to promote in-depth acquisition of theories and methodologies in the field of science, to ensure the achievement of high competence of doctoral students in the chosen field of science. To provide knowledge of the links between mathematics, computer science and other disciplines that enable interaction between them.
2) To develop and improve the skills of scientific research work, to promote the acquisition of the latest theoretical approaches and research methods and their application in practice, which will allow doctoral students to arrive at new scientific results in the chosen field of science.
3) To promote the acquisition of the theory and practice of pedagogy at the university, to develop the pedagogical skills necessary for successful work as a teaching staff after graduation.
4) To develop skills of analysis of scientific literature and scientific communication, to promote the development of creative and critical thinking and argumentation abilities and skills to enrich the intellectual potential of the state.
5) To provide opportunities for the development of information and data processing technology skills and presentation competencies. To promote the participation of doctoral students with reports in conferences, seminars, doctoral schools, etc.
6) To provide opportunities for doctoral students to publish the results of research work and theoretical findings in generally accepted peer-reviewed scientific publications and in scientific publications of the field.
7) To promote the preparation and pre-defense of a doctoral thesis.
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
Graduates of the program are employed by Latvian universities (University of Latvia, Liepāja University), Latvian research institutes (Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Latvia, Institute of Electronics and Computer Sciences), foreign universities (Aalesund University College in Norway, Blekinge Technical University in Sweden, Massachussets Institute of Technology in USA) and Latvian software industry.