The University of Latvia has been founded in 1919 and currently, with its more than 14 000 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 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.
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.
Information on career and open vacancies in UL portal.
Consultations on best suitable study and/or work field for scholars, students and graduates offered by competent career consultants and psychologistsCareer related activities like Career Day, Organization presentations, Curriculum Vitae workshops, Recruiting procedure simulation and Career planning seminars
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Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsStudents' Council of the University of Latvia is an independent collegial institution, which represents the rights and interests of the students of the University of Latvia.
University of Latvia (UL) offers two student hotels for International students “Prima hostel” and ”Reznas student hotel”. Both of them are located in Riga, Reznas street. There is a well-developed public transportation, it takes about 20 minutes to reach city centre, main building of the University of Latvia as well as Old town and Central Railway station.
University of Latvia (UL) offers two student hotels for International students “Prima hostel” and ”Reznas student hotel”. Both of them are located in Riga, Reznas street. There is a well-developed public transportation, it takes about 20 minutes to reach city centre, main building of the University of Latvia as well as Old town and Central Railway station.
UL Sports Center (SC) offers up to 40 different lessons in 12 sports where practices are run by professional coaches.Everyone can choose the most suitable course, for the intensity of the load and for the individual interests.
The creation of NABAKLAB is not an accidental event originating from external historical circumstances; it is the result of the spiritual maturity accumulated and shaped by an intellectual human.
The idea of the necessity of NABAKLAB is connected with a call of cultural and educated people at the beginning of the XXI century to strive for knowledge and high-quality sound by creating a compelling, high standard club. This call materialized in 2009 when café “Gauja” and "Radio Naba” of the University of Latvia decided to establish a new club.
I had a great great experience even a lot of exposure and and industrial training and all of this helped me throughout and because of this university i have been able to grow up
I enjoy my studies in the European Studies and Economic Diplomacy so far. There is always a friendly environment, including good relations between teachers and students and well as an organised program. Sufficient guest lectures by international professors and experts give us another chance to learn more about the EU and its development from different points of view. The...
Since I study in the English program, it is relatively new. So there are small classes, which have their own advantages like individual approach. The teachers are good and each year the program becomes better and better.
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