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The University of Latvia was established in 1919 and is one of the oldest universities in this country. This university was known as the higher school of Latvia at first and changed its name and function in 1923. Also, this place was the Latvian State University from 1940 to 1941. Moreover, this university accepts local and international students at different undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels today.
ABOUT
Studying at the University of Latvia in Latvia:
This university is a public institute for all international and local applicants who wish to continue their education in this country. Also, it has more than 15000 students of which about 9000 are undergraduate, 3000 are postgraduate, and 120 are doctoral students. This university offers various majors under the faculties of biology, chemistry, physics, business, economics, management, psychology, art, geography, philosophy, law, and so on. Therefore, the applicants can choose from all these majors freely. Furthermore, the university of Latvia has perfect and updated facilities in the laboratories and uses modern teaching methods to help the students reach their goals and obtain enough theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and field experience to enter the job market in this country or the global industry right after graduation.
Campus and Facilities at University of Latvia in Latvia:
At the campus of the University of Latvia, there are places such as hotel service centers, sports centers, culture centers, the department of the press, etc. These places are made to comfort the students during their courses. Pre-studying training is for a student who wants to improve their studies and practice more.
Language requirements for applying to the University of Latvia in Latvia:
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. Also, this proficiency level may differ according to the major and level of education at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. level. On the other hand, if the students choose to study using German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Latvian languages, they must present enough language skills and knowledge for different levels of these languages.
| Language certificate | Overall score (bachelor) | Overall score (master) |
| TOEFL IBT | 72 | 90 |
| TOEFL Essential | 8 | 10 |
| IELTS | 5.5 | 7 |
| CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) | C2 | C2 |
| CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) | C1 Advanced | C1 Advanced |
| FCE (First Certificate in English) | B2 First: at least level B | does not apply |
| PTE (Pearson Test of English) General | B2 | C1 |
| PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic | 51 | 67 |
| ESOL | B2 | C1 |
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. Moreover, applicants from English-speaking countries like Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and so on can apply for these academic programs and do not need the English language proficiency tests.
Courses offered at the University of Latvia in Latvia:
This university offers various bachelor and master programs to all international and local applicants like Asian studies, biotechnology, bioengineering, computer science, cultural science, dual award program in computer science, east-west intercultural studies, commercial diplomacy, and so on in the bachelor’s level. Also, it has other programs like Baltic sea region studies, cultural anthropology, educational science, English studies, European studies, economic diplomacy, Germanic studies, and other programs at the master’s level.
This university offers natural sciences, chemistry, biology, geography, economics, and so on at the doctoral level of education. On the other hand, the students can use the professional study programs at this university in two different majors of dentistry and medicine to improve their knowledge and skills and apply for higher positions in the local or global job market. You can refer to the special we-page for each program to obtain more information about each of them or contact us for more detailed information.
Scholarships offered at the University of Latvia in Latvia:
The students can use different types of scholarships from this university because it is a public university. Also, international and local applicants can use other forms of scholarships and funds from private institutes in this country according to their conditions to pay for their studies and living expenses. Furthermore, the research students can use the Patron scholarships.
On the other hand, this university offers state-funded scholarships to all international and local applicants. Moreover, Latvian state scholarships cover the tuition fee of students from Italy, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Finland, France, Israel, Ukraine, Turkey, Mexico, and many other countries.
The University of Latvia partnerships:
This university has international cooperation with other institutes and universities like cooperation activities within the ERASMUS+ program. Therefore, the students can use their help to perform different kinds of research and projects. Also, they can apply for the exchange program to develop their international understanding of the academic and job market of different countries. On the other hand, the applicants can get help from the student recruitment agents like A-Level Education Center, Baltic Centre International, Unibroad, Pyramid E Services, Union Study Russia, and so on to apply for their chosen program at this university.
Other expenses:
Apartment in the city-center (rent): 450 euros per month
Apartment in the outside city-center (rent): 311.11 euros per month
Meal: 11.00 €
Groceries: about 30 euros per month
Transportation: 30 euros
Big Mac: 7 euros
Meal in a restaurant: 25 euros
Insurance: 250 EUR per year
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GALLERY
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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.
On campus learning,
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Doctoral and postdoctoral
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Doctoral and postdoctoral
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
On campus learning,
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Professional study
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Professional study
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Doctoral and postdoctoral
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Doctoral and postdoctoral
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Doctoral and postdoctoral
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Doctoral and postdoctoral
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Doctoral and postdoctoral