Overview

Competences (learning outcomes) acquired as a result of studying at the Telematics and Logistics doctoral programme from Transport and Telecommunication Institute :

perform the independent critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation, be able to solve significant research or innovation tasks in Engineering and interdisciplinary fields;
be able to propose independently a research idea, plan, structure and manage large-scale scientific projects in Engineering and interdisciplinary fields, including the international ones;
be able to demonstrate comprehension and understanding of the most up-to-date Engineering theories and scientific knowledge, and be proficient in modern research methods and methodologies appropriate to the sciences;
be able to analyse the results independently and draw appropriate conclusions from them;
be able to plan the research independently, to manage the research or development tasks in organisations where extensive research knowledge and skills are required;
be able to evaluate analytically and critically the research material, integrate theoretical knowledge into the research process, reveal the problems, generate and develop new ideas;
be able to improve independently the own scientific qualifications;
be able to communicate independently in writing, demonstrating comprehension of the existing knowledge and its application in practice, including the preparation and publication of internationally cited scientific articles and publications

The degree of Doctor of Science is awarded for an independently developed and publicly defended doctoral thesis of great theoretical significance and a perspective of practical application, containing original results of scientific research and providing new insights in the sub-field of telematics and logistics.

Doctoral students have the opportunity:

to choose one of the doctoral research topics, thus becoming involved in TTI research projects and gaining the opportunity to learn scientific work competencies under the guidance of the TTI researchers;
to propose your research topic, taking into account the research interests and the challenges and tasks of the current career, which is an industrial approach to doctoral study;
to carry out research under the guidance of experienced scientific supervisors and faculty members who are experts with experience in large international projects;
to use a modern research support environment – state-of-the-art laboratories, e-library, research advisors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research and Legal Framework of PhD Activities

Research Methodology

Theory of Systems

Modelling of Systems

Multidimensional Statistical Analysis

Organization of Research & Pedagogical Activities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

CIS Counties and Georgia: 15 May

International students: TBC

Language

English, Latvian

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Riga, Latvia

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Supply Chain Management & Logistics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to doctoral study programmes takes place on a competitive basis in accordance with the TTI Admission Rules throughout the year

Applicants must have a master’s degree or higher education, equated to a master’s degree
Applicant must pass the entrance exam for the doctoral study programme
In addition, a copy of the Master thesis and an essay on the research topic of the planned doctoral thesis must be submitted
For studies in English, you must present a test score of at least B2 level from an internationally recognized testing institution, or take the TSI entrance exam in English, except for cases where the previous education was obtained in English.
If the applicant’s previous education was completed abroad, he/she must submit a statement from the Latvian Academic Information Centre (www.aic.lv) stating which academic degree or diploma awarded in Latvia corresponds to the educational document obtained abroad

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5000 EUR / year

≈ 5000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5000 EUR / year

≈ 5000 EUR / year

Additional Details

Part-time: 4,000 EUR

Living costs

Riga

Latvia

503 - 783 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.