Natural Sciences (Biology)

University of Latvia (LU)
Latvia, Riga

Study location	Latvia, Riga
Academic field	Biology (ISCED 01022) Biology (JACS C100)
Type	PhD, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (216 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	PhD (Doctoral (Ph.D. equivalent) in Biolog)

Tuition fee	€7,500 per year
Application fee	€170 one-time
Deposit	€500 one-time
Registration fee	To be confirmed You need to choose an individual service package. Please contact the center curator or your agent and consult. You can also familiarize yourself with packages baltic.study/en/packages You become a part of student union and ambassador program automatically after you will get Base or Standard or VIP status. *Do not forget to ask discount

Entry qualification	Postgraduate diploma (or higher) Master’s Degree or equivalent in Life Sciences, Medicine or Chemistry The entry qualification documents are accepted in any languages (issued in or officially translated along with verified copies) You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Please provide bachelor’s diploma (for master studies) or master’s diploma (for doctoral studies) in the original language. If the diploma is not issued in English, a certified translation should be provided. The document must be legalised/apostilled

Entry qualification

Postgraduate diploma (or higher)

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Life Sciences, Medicine or Chemistry

The entry qualification documents are accepted in any languages (issued in or officially translated along with verified copies)

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Please provide bachelor’s diploma (for master studies) or master’s diploma (for doctoral studies) in the original language. If the diploma is not issued in English, a certified translation should be provided. The document must be legalised/apostilled

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen.

Language requirements	English One of next variants, if you have no any of this certificates you can pass University or Baltic Center Exams: Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: LanguageCert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams); TOEFL IBT – at least score 72; IELTS – at least score 5.5; PTE General – at least level B2; FCE – at least level B; CPE – satisfactory pass; CAE – satisfactory pass. If your previous studies have been obtained in English but in the country where English is not native language, then you have to present an official letter from your previous educational institution (secondary school, etc.) where is stated that all your studies were in English (medium of instruction is English), and you have to pass interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills. If you don’t have any chance to take English test, University offers to take online Pearson test.

Language requirements

English

One of next variants, if you have no any of this certificates you can pass University or Baltic Center Exams:
Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests:
LanguageCert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams);
TOEFL IBT – at least score 72;
IELTS – at least score 5.5;
PTE General – at least level B2;
FCE – at least level B;
CPE – satisfactory pass;
CAE – satisfactory pass.

If your previous studies have been obtained in English but in the country where English is not native language, then you have to present an official letter from your previous educational institution (secondary school, etc.) where is stated that all your studies were in English (medium of instruction is English), and you have to pass interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills.

If you don’t have any chance to take English test, University offers to take online Pearson test.

Other requirements	Successful pass of entrance examination where applicants will be invited to an interview via Skype. Applicants are obligated to upload: 1) A justification and framework (3-5 pages) for the chosen dissertation (no specific form defined); 2) Filled out Curriculum Vitae in Europass format

Other requirements

Successful pass of entrance examination where applicants will be invited to an interview via Skype.

Applicants are obligated to upload:
1) A justification and framework (3-5 pages) for the chosen dissertation (no specific form defined);

2) Filled out Curriculum Vitae in Europass format

Short Program description

Program provides research based training in major fields of Biology: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Cell Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Human and Animal Physiology, Hydrobiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Zoology. The core part of the program is a research project under supervision of experienced academicians. Acquisition of transferable and academic teaching skills is required; three theoretical examinations have to be passed: field, specialization and language. The degree is awarded on the basis of Thesis, which are presented in an open seminar. The research results have to be published beforehand. The graduates have wide opportunities of academic and industrial employment.

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Apply now! Spring semester 2025

15 Dec 2024, 23:59:59
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Winter intake

4 Feb 2025