PhD in Natural Sciences (Chemistry) is a doctorate programme taught at University of Latvia in Riga, Latvia. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 7,500 per year.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
International tuition: EUR 7,500 / year
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed May 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Doctoral study programme in Chemistry offers educational opportunities for advanced study and research designed to prepare students for roles in research and educational institutions, industry and government. The aim of the doctoral programme in chemistry is to train highly qualified researchers and professionals for academic, scientific and practical work with internationally comparable competence in the area of chemistry, as well as an internationally comparable doctoral degree. The main tasks of the doctoral programme in chemistry are to demonstrate a systematic understanding of an aspect of the science of chemistry. Students learn to master skills and methods of research associated with the topic of student research area, such as analytical, organic, inorganic, physical or education chemistry. They acquire how to develop abilities related to critical thinking, analysis and argumentation so as to enrich the intellectual potential of the country.Students learn how to make a contribution through original research that extends the frontier of knowledge in chemical science by developing a substantial body of work, some of which merits national or international refereed publication, as well as how to get competences which would fit them for employment as professional chemists in senior positions in chemical related industries, in public service, or for a progression to a career in academic research.
