DoctoralCivil Engineering
| 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 (Dr.sc.ing.)) |
| Accreditation | October 27, 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 Civil Engineering. 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 prepare qualified specialists for research work with a competence corresponding to the international standards in civil engineering sciences.
Studies are organised as lectures, discussion with supervisor and individual studies.
The main courses offered include theoretical and empirical research methodology, scientific terminology of civil engineering sciences, problems and theories in the field of civil engineering sciences research, theoretical and practical innovations/novelties in the field.
Students in this programme acquire the skills to do theoretical and empirical investigations in civil engineering science in cooperation with other persons involved in the investigation, participating and presenting results in scientific conferences, able to develop new knowledge on existing knowledge and practically implementing investigation results, prepare internationally indexed publications.
Career opportunities
The graduates of this programme are usually employed at higher education institutions, research institutions, authorities and private companies.