Doctorate programs in Latvia

Latvia lists doctorate programs from institutions across the country. Review each programme's duration, fees and admission criteria, and filter by what matters most to your plans.

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What degree levels can I study in Latvia?

Programs in Latvia are offered at these levels: Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, Doctorate, Professional Doctorate. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

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166 programs found

PhD in Laser Technologies

Rezekne Academy of Technologies

Rēzekne, Rēzekne, Latvia

rta.lv University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Credits: 120.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

International tuition: EUR 3,950 / year

PhD in Law Science

Turība University

Riga, Riga, Latvia

turiba.lv University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Credits: 180.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

International tuition: EUR 2,990 / year

PhD in Management Science

Daugavpils University World rank #5,172

Daugavpils, Augšdaugava, Latvia

du.lv/en University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

International tuition: EUR 2,990 / year

PhD in Management Science

Turība University

Riga, Riga, Latvia

turiba.lv University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Credits: 180.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

International tuition: EUR 2,990 / year

PhD in Mathematics

Daugavpils University World rank #5,172

Daugavpils, Augšdaugava, Latvia

du.lv/en University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

International tuition: EUR 3,900 / year

PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics

Riga Technical University World rank #1,954

Riga, Riga, Latvia

rtu.lv University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Credits: 288.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

International tuition: EUR 9,830 / year

PhD in Modelling Of Socio-Technical Systems

Rezekne Academy of Technologies

Rēzekne, Rēzekne, Latvia

rta.lv University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

International tuition: EUR 7,790 / year

PhD in Natural sciences (Biology)

University of Latvia World rank #1,784

Riga, Riga, Latvia

lu.lv University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

International tuition: EUR 7,500 / year

PhD in Natural Sciences (Chemistry)

University of Latvia World rank #1,784

Riga, Riga, Latvia

lu.lv University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

International tuition: EUR 7,500 / year

PhD in Natural sciences (Geography)

University of Latvia World rank #1,784

Riga, Riga, Latvia

lu.lv University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

International tuition: EUR 7,500 / year

PhD in Natural sciences (Physics, Astronomy and Mechanics)

University of Latvia World rank #1,784

Riga, Riga, Latvia

lu.lv University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

International tuition: EUR 6,400 / year

PhD in Particle Physics and Accelerator Technologies

Riga Technical University World rank #1,954

Riga, Riga, Latvia

rtu.lv University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Credits: 288.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

International tuition: EUR 10,700 / year

Daugavpils University World rank #5,172

Daugavpils, Augšdaugava, Latvia

du.lv/en University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

International tuition: EUR 3,900 / year

PhD in Telecommunication

Riga Technical University World rank #1,954

Riga, Riga, Latvia

rtu.lv University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Credits: 288.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

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Doctorate programs in Latvia

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Latvia?

Which fields of study can I browse in Latvia?

How much does it cost to study in Latvia?

How do I choose the right program?

PhD in Laser Technologies

PhD in Law Science

PhD in Management Science

PhD in Management Science

PhD in Mathematics

PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics

PhD in Modelling Of Socio-Technical Systems

PhD in Natural sciences (Biology)

PhD in Natural Sciences (Chemistry)

PhD in Natural sciences (Geography)

PhD in Natural sciences (Physics, Astronomy and Mechanics)

PhD in Particle Physics and Accelerator Technologies

PhD in Psychology

PhD in Psychology

PhD in Smart Power Systems

PhD in Social Sciences

PhD in Socio-technical systems engineering

PhD in Solid State Physics

PhD in Telecommunication

PhD in Telematics and Logistics

PhD in Theology and Religious Studies

PhD in Transport

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