PhD in Valodu un kultūru studijas

Valodu un kultūru studijas is a doctoral programme in the humanities at the University of Latvia, taught in Latvian. It is delivered as full-time, on-campus study over six semesters, or three years, and carries 216 ECTS credits. Graduates receive the degree of Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in the humanities and arts. The programme offers interdisciplinary, research-based study in the fields of language, literature, folklore, dramaturgy and the study of theatre processes. Its overarching task is to safeguard and carry forward national culture and science, preparing researchers first of all for work on the Latvian language, literature, folklore, dramaturgy and theatre. Teaching is based at the Faculty of Humanities on Visvalža iela in Riga. The page gives the accreditation as valid until 7 December 2029 and names a professor as programme director, with separate state-funded and fee-paying places for 2026/2027.