Environmental Engineering

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Environmental Engineering

The study programme ensures the implementation of the doctoral study programme in the environmental engineering sub-sector and the training of scientists in environmental engineering and energy. The study programme focuses on a comprehensive and systematic approach to analysing environmental systems, thereby allowing the doctoral candidate to understand, assess and address the effects of human impacts. The study programme includes science subjects and doctoral studies, scientific work to be carried out on an individual basis, enabling the doctoral candidate to obtain a doctoral degree and to prepare an internationally competitive higher-skilled environmental engineering specialist for academic and scientific work in universities, research centres, and organisational work in public and private institutions developed with environmental engineering. skills and working techniques related to engineering, including environmental engineering, to the extent that they are able to critically address environmental challenges, including research and innovation, are able to provide new understanding and solutions to complex and dynamic systems.

Short about programme
Department
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology
Programme type and level
Doctoral (Third Cycle) Studies
Study field
Environmental Protection
Language
English
Study form
Full-time studies
Venue
Riga

Awarded degree and qualification
Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Engineering and Technology / –
Required previous education
Academic master degree or seventh (fifth*) level professional qualification and professional master degree in engineering science and technology, social sciences, commercial sciences and law, life natural sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and statistics, computing, manufacturing and processing, architecture and civil engineering, agriculture, forestry, or comparable education. Applicants whose master education was not obtained in the field of engineering science or natural sciences have an additional requirement of passing an entrance examination.
* The levels of professional qualification which are in force until 31 July 2022
Price per year
€ 10 750 - EU countries
€ 10 750 - Non EU countries
Credit point/ECTS amount
192/288
Duration of studies
Full-time studies - 4 years
Intake
All year long
Aim

The aim of the doctoral research programme “Environmental engineering” is to acquire a PhD in the field of environmental engineering and energy science and to prepare internationally competitive higher qualifications for academic and scientific work in universities, research centres, as well as organisational work in public and private institutions.

Tasks

The tasks of the doctoral study programme shall include:
• to carry out independent research work to obtain a doctoral degree on the selected topic in the field of environmental engineering and energy, and to reflect the results of scientific studies in scientific publications and present them to scientists and decision-makers;
• within the framework of the study programme, in post-graduate studies and in the system for obtaining a doctorate, in lectures, practical and laboratory activities, and in independent studies, using basic and applied scientific achievements, to acquire in-depth theoretical knowledge in the environmental research methodology;
• acquiring skills through modern research methods, performing high-quality scientific research and providing advice on climate and environmental technologies and energy supply systems;
• acquire the skills to manage and develop sustainable development processes at the level of the industrial and energy sector or scientific institutions;
• promoting the introduction of scientific research in manufacturing and public and private enterprise management;
• improving teaching skills.

Courses
Career

The study programme prepares internationally competitive higher-skilled environmental engineering specialists for academic and scientific work in universities, research centres and organisational work in public and private institutions which have developed environmental engineering skills and working techniques to the extent that they are able to tackle environmental problems critically, including environmental issues in research and innovation, the ability to provide new understanding and solutions for complex and dynamic systems.

Specific conditions

No