Department of Geology

The Department of Geology at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Latvia offers academic study programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels:

• Bachelor’s degree program in Geology Ģeoloģija (Program Director: Assoc. Prof. Māris Krievāns)
• Master’s degree program in Geology Ģeoloģija (Program Director: Assoc. Prof. Ģirts Stinkulis)
• Doctoral degree program in Natural Sciences (Geology) Dabaszinātnes (Ģeoloģija) (Program Director: Prof. Zaiga Krišjāne)

The Department of Geology focuses on various lines of research that deepen the understanding of the Earth's structure and resources. The department deals with sedimentology and vertebrate palaeontology of the Devonian period, studying fossils of ancient organisms and the formation of sedimentary rocks. Geophysical research helps to learn about the Earth's structure and processes using various physical methods. Polar research focuses on the study of the Arctic and Antarctic regions, where the processes of climate and ice change are studied. Mineral geology focuses on the exploration and sustainable use of resources. Groundwater research focuses on the study of water resources and their protection. These lines of research contribute to the understanding of the natural resources and processes that shape our planet's environment.

The Geology Department consists of six research groups and study and research support units: Baltic Pre-Quaternary Geology and Paleontology Research Center; Geophysics and Geotechnics Research Center; Hydrogeological Processes Research Center; Quaternary Geology, Geomorphology, and Polar Research Center; Geological Research Laboratory (Study and Research Support Laboratory); School of Geologists.