Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Engineering Science and Technology

Program Overview

The Doctoral study programme in Agricultural Engineering aims to train scientists in agricultural engineering, providing them with advanced theoretical knowledge and research methods. The program includes courses in scientific sub-disciplines, research methodology, and scientific language. Graduates are equipped with skills in scientific literature analysis, presentation, and writing, and are prepared for careers in higher education, research institutions, and farms.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Name:

Doctoral study programme Agricultural Engineering

Degree:

Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Engineering Science and Technology

Credits:

180 ECTS

Duration:

3 years (full-time)

Language of instruction:

English

Tuition fee per year:

4,000 EUR (research costs, living costs are not included)

Programme director:

professor, Dr.sc.ing. Gints Birzietis

Accredited until:

September 15, 2028

Objectives:

• To educate the new generation of scientists for dealing with the scientific problems of agriculture, obtaining more profound theoretical knowledge, and acquiring the research methods.

Program Description:

• Studies are organized as lectures, seminars, discussions with supervisors, and individual studies.
• The main courses offered include:
• Scientific sub-discipline or the specialization course of the trend of sub-discipline
• Research methodology in agricultural engineering
• Course in research trend
• Scientific language/terminology
• Students in this program acquire skills in:
• Studies of scientific literature

Careers:

• Graduates of this program are usually employed at:
• Higher education institutions
• Research institutions
• Farms

Tuition fee per year: 4,000 EUR (research costs, living costs are not included)