Bachelor of Geoinformatics
On campus learning,
Full Time,
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying Bachelor of Geoinformatics at Latvia University in Latvia:
The aim of the study program is to prepare highly qualified specialists who are able to compete in both the local and international labor market in various fields related to geoinformatics.
Tasks of the study program:
- To provide an opportunity to acquire basic courses in theoretical and practical geoinformatics, as well as in geography and computer science,
- To provide an opportunity to take in-depth courses in a relatively specialized direction of geography, geographical information systems or information technology,
- Develop skills related to critical thinking, analysis and reasoning
- To develop skills in designing geographic information infrastructure and publishing basic geospatial data,
- To develop skills to conduct independent research in the chosen sub-branch of natural sciences and to summarize the results in a bachelor’s thesis and to obtain a professional bachelor’s degree in geoinformatics.
Necessary information:
Degree to be achieved: Professional bachelor’s degree in geoinformatics and qualification of geoinformatics engineer
Duration of studies: full-time 8 semesters (4 years)
Amount of credits: 160 credit points or 240 ECTS
European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: Level 6
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) level: Level 6
Language of instruction: English
Study program is licenced, will be accredited within two years (according to national legislation)
Tuition fee
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and their family members; Long Term Resident EU – 2800 EUR per Year
Other сountry citizens – 3100 EUR per Year
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.
Curriculum:
Compulsory part
- Higher mathematics for bachelors of geoinformatics
- Civil protection
- Introduction to studies
- Geoinformatics Regulations
- Introduction to management
- Semantic Web
- Applied deep learning
- …
Career opportunity:
There is a growing need for geoinformatics specialists who are able to quickly analyse geospatial information, link it with data collected from various industries. Geoinformation systems also have many different applications:
- agriculture
- archaeology
- environment and its protection
- geology
- health
- land information systems
- military
- urban and rural development
- …
Application Requirements:
applicants must have:
- General secondary high school diploma
- Grade in Mathematics must be no less than 6 in a 10 point
- As a part of the admission process applicants will be asked to participate in an online interview
English language requirements:
International applicants who wish to enter this university and study at different levels in English must prove that they have enough English language proficiency to study at this university.
| Language certificate | Overall score (bachelor) |
| TOEFL IBT | 72 |
| TOEFL Essential | 8 |
| IELTS | 5.5 |
| CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) | C2 |
| CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) | C1 Advanced |
| FCE (First Certificate in English) | B2 First: at least level B |
| PTE (Pearson Test of English) General | B2 |
| PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic | 51 |
| ESOL | B2 |
If the applicants did not pass English language tests, they can take the online English test of this university and pay 40.00 EUR. Overall, it is critical to know that applicants with previous international education in the English language (like secondary or high school) do not need to present an English language certificate.
Deadlines and intakes:
Autumn Intake (application start: 19 Oct 2022; studies start in Sept 2023)
FREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (EUR)
3100
Application Fee
141
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
75
accommodation
International and local students can apply for accommodation and choose from the accommodation options which the university offers them. For example, the “PRIMA” MAZĀ LUBĀNAS IELA 6, Riga, LV-1019 (nine floors, shared living room, shared bathroom, and other necessary living facilities) or “Reznas” MAZĀ LUBĀNAS IELA 11, Riga, LV-1019 (five floors, tenant, shared shower and kitchen). Furthermore, all these accommodation options are less than 20 minutes away from the university campus with well-developed public transportation systems, pay attention that international students must apply for accommodation only after acceptance in their chosen field of education.
After Graduation
Most of the undergraduate and postgraduate programs at this university are full-time. Therefore, the students will not have enough free time to apply for part-time jobs in this country. Furthermore, we recommend you focus on your studies at this university and achieve the best results. Then, you can apply for the best job position in this country or the global job market with direct help from the university and its partners. On the other hand, if international students want to apply for a part-time job and study part-time in this country, they must refer to their passports to see whether they are allowed to work while studying or not.