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Ph.D. Political Science

On campus learning,

Full Time,

Doctoral and postdoctoral

Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU)

Latvia

The total service fee for this program:

€ 299

Pre payment for this program:

€ 99

Due to the impossibility of foreign currency payments for users residing in Iran, if you are applying for study admission in this program, before pressing the ‘Apply NOW‘ button, contact the support through the Call button below and after To get your suitable solution, proceed to upload the required documents.

Studying in Political Science doctoral program at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) in Latvia:

Prepares highly qualified scientists, lecturers and political institution analysts in political theory or international politics.

The programme provides studies based on theoretical and methodological foundations of political science that are relevant to the needs of Latvia and Europe, with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary themes (medicine, education, energy, security policy, linguistic aspects of politics, cultural dimension), regional studies (Russia, China, Japan, Turkey) and comprehensive research of the problems associated with Latvia.

Necessary information:

Study direction:Sociology, Political Science, Anthropology

Duration: 3 years full-time

Master’s study programme
accredited until: 31.12.2024

Degree conferred: Doctoral degree (PhD) in Political Science

Language:English, Latvian

Credit points/ECTS: 120/180

Study location: Rīga

Tuition fee: 6000 euros per year

Curriculum:

Scientific research work (76 CP) involves the doctoral student’s work under the supervision of the supervisor of the doctoral thesis, writing a dissertation and preparing it for presentation.
Doctoral seminars and study courses of Part B (22 CP in total):
- Methodology of scientific work,
- Research ethics,
- Doctoral thesis seminar: notification of the thesis topic,
- Doctoral thesis seminar: analysis of scientific literature,
- Doctoral thesis seminar: methodology and methods for writing of doctoral thesis,
- Doctoral thesis seminar: presentation of the first version of thesis
- News in political science and international relations and current political developments
Integrated pedagogical education (3 CP):
- study course Higher Educational Institution Pedagogy,
- training in practical pedagogy, participation in the implementation of academic courses in the field of political science
Other types of scientific work (10 CP): preparation and publishing of scientific articles, reading of reports at scientific conferences, participation in organising or conducting of scientific conferences
Doctoral exam in the specialty (9 CP): consists of three parts (part one – exam in the sub-discipline of political science; part two – exam on a subject related to the topic of the thesis; part three – exam for assessing the doctoral student’s international scientific competences, to be taken in a foreign language (English))

Career opportunity:

Broad general knowledge in one of the sub-disciplines of political science and profound special knowledge in a specific field related to the doctoral scientific work
Analysis of theory, knowledge of existing scientific literature and research
Conducting of an original study – preparing and submitting a doctor’s dissertation. The doctoral thesis must be independent and original research, which is a significant contribution to political science

Application Requirements:

you must have:

a master’s degree
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English language requirements:

All applicants must demonstrate their English language proficiency by submitting documents that testify their knowledge of English.

Applicants with English as the language of instruction at the secondary/high school do not have to confirm their English proficiency to RSU.

Deadlines and intakes:

In the academic year 2023/2024 RSU plans to admit:

600 international students to the Medicine study programme (360 in September 2023 and 240 in February 2024)
88 international students to the Dentistry study programme (60 in September 2023 and 28 in February 2024)
up to 30 international students in all other programmes that RSU offers in English

One of our very suitable solutions for applicants is to provide free visa services to study in this field from a pleasant country. If you need to receive free visa services, let us know your request

Tuition (per year)

6000

EUR

Application Fee

100

EUR

living cost: 600 /month

Registration administration fee : 1800 /once

Application fee: 100 / Once

Registration administration fee (non-refundable): 1,800 / Once

Minimum Level of Education

Master's degree

Min GPA (max=100)

75

Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) offers accommodation options for students at three different locations:

RSU Student Hostel in Dzirciems:

Conveniently situated next to the RSU main building.
Offers various room options to suit students’ preferences.
Provides study and recreation facilities.
Features lockable bicycle storage and on-site laundry facilities.

RSU Student Hostel in Āgenskalns:

Located a 10-minute drive from the RSU main building.
Offers a range of room options.
Provides lockable bicycle storage and on-site laundry facilities.
Includes a rehearsal room for dance, exercise, and other activities.

RSU Student Hostel in Mežciems:

Situated a 15-minute drive from RSU Red Cross Medical College and a 6-minute walk from Rīga East Clinical University Hospital.
Offers various room options.
Provides lockable bicycle storage and on-site laundry facilities.
Includes a study area for students’ convenience.

After graduation from Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), individuals step into a realm of possibilities. RSU is renowned for its prestige and multicultural environment, adhering to modern governance principles and welcoming new ideas. Graduates of RSU become professional specialists and researchers shaping the future of Latvia and beyond.

Currently, the university is seeking a Vice-Rector for Health Studies who possesses strategic vision, energy, competence, and a results-oriented approach to join the senior management team. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit the required documents to the RSU Department of Document Management and Archives by February 20, 2024:

a letter of motivation addressed to the RSU Rector,
a CV,
a strategic vision for health studies development and implementation at RSU in the form of a thesis,
and copies of relevant documents verifying education, experience, skills, and knowledge.