PhD Social Sciences
Riga, Latvia
PhD
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The PhD Social Sciences at The University of Latvia offers an internationally recognized doctorate based on substantial individual fundamental or applied research in one of three research clusters: media and communication, political science, and sociology and social work. The University of Latvia, founded in 1919, enrolls over 15,000 students. Full-time students can apply for ERASMUS+ exchange for studies or traineeships and international mobility.
Career Outcomes: Career opportunities include postdoctoral and academic posts, consultancy, roles in NGOs and charities, positions in international organisations, and senior public sector or government roles. Graduates also work in research leadership, policy advice, nonprofit management.
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.
ERASMUS+ exchange possibilities
UL full-time students, regardless of their citizenship, have the opportunity to apply for the ERASMUS + exchange program for studies or/and traineeship.
- EUR 700 per month - citizens from these countries are eligible to apply for a Latvian state scholarship.
- Temporary students’ residence permit holders can work 40 hours per week.
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.
