PhD in Agricultural Engineering

This English-taught doctoral programme at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies prepares researchers to address scientific problems in agriculture. It takes 3 years of full-time study and 180 ECTS, and graduates earn a doctorate in engineering science and technology, formally Doctor of Science (Ph.D.). Teaching takes the form of lectures, seminars, discussions with a supervisor and independent study. Core courses include a specialisation in the chosen sub-discipline, research methodology for agricultural engineering, a research-direction course and scientific terminology. Students develop skills in reading the literature, presenting and scientific writing, and gain research knowledge in agricultural energy, agricultural technology, transport, machinery and engineering. Entrants should hold a master's qualification in engineering related to agricultural mechanisation, transport, energy or machinery; applicants from other fields sit an entrance exam. English proficiency is expected, with IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 547 or TOEFL iBT 76 given as minimum scores. Graduates usually work in higher education, research institutions and farms.