University of Latvia

The University of Latvia has been founded in 1919 and currently, with its more than 14000 students, 13 faculties and over 20 research institutes and independent study centres, is one of the largest comprehensive and leading research universities in the Baltics. The University offers more than 130 state accredited academic and professional study programmes.

At University of Latvia, research is conducted in over 50 research fields which represent four main areas of inquiry: the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences. The University of Latvia pays great attention to the development of international collaboration.

The University of Latvia devotes great attention to development of international collaboration to promote its identity internationally and to strengthen the reputation of the University worldwide. To date, the University of Latvia has signed 136 bilateral agreements worldwide and more than 700 agreements with 368 institutions in 32 European countries within the ERASMUS+ programme. Both incoming and outgoing exchange students use one of the available student mobility agreements: ERASMUS+, ERASMUS MUNDUS (Aurora, AESOP, LEADER), CAMPUS EUROPAE, ISEP, bilateral agreements, and agreements between countries. More information at www.university.lv/cooperation ERASMUS MUNDUS is a cooperation and mobility programme in the field of higher education that aims to promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures through cooperation with third countries. Partnerships between European and third-country higher education institutions include scholarships and fellowships for mobility at all academic levels (undergraduate, master’s, doctorate, postdoctoral and staff). The University of Latvia is currently a partner in 9 ERASMUS MUNDUS projects.

Studies:

At UL, you can obtain an academic bachelor’s or master’s degree in humanities (philology, philosophy, history, theology a.o.), pedagogy, social sciences (economics, communication studies, political science, psychology, sociology, law, management a.o.), natural sciences (biology, physics, geography, geology, chemistry, mathematics, environmental science a.o.), and health sciences (pharmacy, nursing). The UL also offers professional qualifications or bachelor’s or master’s degree, including MD, qualifications of doctor, teacher, social worker, economist, translator/interpreter etc.

Doctoral study programmes offer a degree in astronomy, biology, economics, computer science, demography, pharmacy, philology, philosophy, physics, geography, geology, engineering, law, chemistry, communication studies, medicine, mathematics, pedagogy, politics, psychology, sociology, theology and religious studies, management, linguistics, history, and environmental science.

The UL offers an opportunity to study inter-university master’s programme “Educational Treatment of Diversity”, interuniversity master’s programme “Studies of the Baltic Sea Region”, master’s programme “European Studies” and other unique study programmes.

Each year, approximately 400 students of the UL study abroad with the help of international exchange programmes, thus perfecting their skills and abilities; in turn, the University of Latvia welcomes approx. 400 international students.

Research:

The objective of the University of Latvia is to develop a world-class research centre, at the same time providing research-based and innovative studies in a wide spectrum of sciences. The knowledge and technologies created at the UL are highly acknowledged internationally.

One of the UL research priorities today is to support young scientists and promote the establishment of new research groups; however, the University also focuses on matters and challenges like knowledge spillover effects and commercialization of scientific findings, science communication, internationally significant research results, development of research infrastructure, and support of research projects dedicated to the Latvian language and culture.

Research at the University of Latvia has resulted in substantial achievements in biology, chemistry, medicine, history, computer sciences, physics, social sciences and other fields (for example, the use of moss in perfumery, new genetic variations of somatostatin receptors, artificial olfaction sensor for lung cancer diagnostics and others).

The University of Latvia Innovation Centre, founded in 2006, plays a great role in promoting UL scientists and their involvement in the national economy by informing the public about the UL innovations and scientific solutions, coordinating the cooperation of scientists and industry, and facilitating development of high-tech enterprises, as well as gathering the information about the demand for research services and advising scientists about potential cooperation opportunities.  

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