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The programme offers students the opportunity to obtain an internationally recognized advanced degree based on substantial individual fundamental or applied research in one of three research clusters – media and communication, political science, sociology and social work.

UL full-time students, regardless of their citizenship, have the opportunity to apply for the ERASMUS + exchange program for studies or/and traineeship.

The programme admits students with a master's degree in communication science, library science, political science, sociology, social work, or a master's degree in other social sciences and humanities, as well as natural sciences, or a higher education diploma equivalent thereto.

Enrolment takes place after a presentation of the doctoral thesis project outline to the doctoral study programme council, which evaluates the applicant’s project, level of knowledge in the relevant field of social sciences and foreign language skills.

As a part of the admission process applicants will be asked to participate in an online interview.

Admissions Option 2

 are eligible to apply for a Latvian state scholarship.

Temporary students’ residence permit holders can work 40 hours per week.

Scholarships and Funding Option 2

EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and their family members; EU long term rezidence permit holders - 2900 EUR

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

Graduates have the opportunity to develop their research capacity and career within a postdoctoral program and embark on an academic career. Other career options include consultancy, NGOs and charities, international organisations and senior roles within the public sector and government.

Career Opportunities

Master

Social Sciences

The University of Latvia has been founded in 1919 and currently, with its more than 15 000 students, 6 faculties and over 20 research institutes and independent study centers, is one of the largest comprehensive and leading research universities in the Baltics. The University offers more than 140 state-accredited academic and professional study programs.

PhD Social Sciences

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ERASMUS+ exchange possibilities

Admissions

Scholarships and Funding

Program Tuition Fee

Career Opportunities

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