PhD studies in Agronomy
Kaunas, Lithuania
DURATION
4 up to 6 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
26 Aug 2024
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 11,589 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
PhD studies at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) open up unique possibilities for academic research and studies, which contribute to the development of a future generation of highly qualified specialists. Graduates of doctoral studies at VMU are capable of solving hot-button issues of Lithuanian, European, and global science, conducting independent scientific research, and experimental (social, cultural) development.
BENEFITS
Doctoral studies at VMU offer the following benefits and opportunities:
- Becoming a member of research teams through collaboration with experienced researchers.
- Employment opportunities.
- Active involvement in research projects and participation in various scientific events.
- Additional scholarships for motivated students.
- Grants for research, academic mobility, and internships abroad.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
There are both state-funded places with scholarships and self-funded places available.
The amount of the scholarship is determined by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania and is as follows:
· EUR 931 per month during the first year of studies.
· EUR 1,078 per month during the second–fourth years of studies.
Curriculum
Doctoral studies shall consist of no less than 30 ECTS credits
Compulsory subjects:
Agronomy Research Methodology (8 ECTS)
The Biology of Crop Productivity (8 ECTS)
Freely selected courses:
Agroecology (7 ECTS)
Biotechnology of Crops (7 ECTS)
Soil Science (7 ECTS)
Plant Nutrition (7 ECTS)
Weed Science (7 ECTS)
Crop Ecology (7 ECTS)
Soil Management (7 ECTS)
Crop Science (7 ECTS)
Plant Genetics (7 ECTS)
Breeding and Seed Production of Crops (7 ECTS)
Breeding and Seed Growing of Horticultural Plants (7 ECTS)
Storage and Processing of Plant Raw Materials (7 ECTS)
Horticulture (7 ECTS)
Plant Physiology (7 ECTS)
Microbiology (7 ECTS)
Plant Pathology (7 ECTS)
Microbiology (7 ECTS)
Plant Pathology (7 ECTS)
Mycology (7 ECTS)
Invertebrate Zoology and Entomology (7 ECTS)
Apiculture (7 ECTS)