DoctoralAgricultural Engineering
Latvia, Jelgava
| Study location | Latvia, Jelgava |
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| Type | Doctoral, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years (180 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Doctoral (Doctor of Engineering Science (Dr.sc.ing.)) |
| Accreditation | September 15, 2028 |
| Tuition fee | €4,000 per year |
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| Application fee | €160 one-time Non refundable |
| Deposit | €500 one-time |
| Dormitory fee | €127 per month It requires to pay additional 100 EUR for Dormitory deposit. |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) Master’s degree in Engineering in agricultural mechanisation, transport, energetic, machinery or related fields. 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. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Need to submit a document that states your English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, DET etc.). IELTS – (6.0 score) The said document is not attached if: |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Curriculum Vitae Recommendation Letter An overview of funding sources for non EU citizens (for tuition fees, costs of living and research costs). |
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Overview
Academic profile
The study programme is aimed to educate the new generation of scientists for dealing with the scientific problems of agriculture, obtaining more profound theoretical knowledge and acquiring the research methods.
Studies are organised as lectures, seminars, discussion with supervisor and individual studies.
The main courses offered include scientific sub-discipline or the specialisation course of the trend of sub-discipline, research methodology in agricultural engineering, course in research trend, scientific language/terminology.
Students in this programme acquire the skills in studies of scientific literature, presentation and scientific writing, knowledge of research in agricultural energetic, agricultural technics, transport, machinery and engineering.
Educating knowledgeable and capable scientists in various spheres of economy, integrating modern technologies in the study process, promoting competitiveness in the local and international market.
Career opportunities
The graduates of this programme are usually employed at higher education institutions, research institutions and farms.