The University of Latvia was founded in 1919 and is located in Riga, Latvia. It is one of the largest universities in the Eastern Baltic region with over 19,600 students, most of whom are Latvian. The University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs across various disciplines including humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. It also provides programs taught in English as well as student services and activities to support its international students.
3. RigaRiga
Founded 1201
Largest city in the Baltic States and the 3rd largest
(after St.Petersburg and Stockholm) in the Northern
Baltic region
705 703 inhabitants
4. Distance from RigaDistance from Riga
Baltic Sea – 10 km
Vilnius (capital of Lithuania) – 296 km
Stockholm – 325 km
Tallinn (capital of Estonia) – 330 km
Helsinki – 430 km
Minsk (capital of Byelorussia) – 485 km
St. Petersburg – 592 km
Warsaw – 656 km
6. University of LatviaUniversity of Latvia
Founded in 1919
One of the largest Universities in the
Eastern Baltic region, largest in
Latvia (23% of all students)
Leading research university in Latvia
7. UL studentsUL students
Total number of students 19600Total number of students 19600 ((October, 2010)October, 2010)
StateState
financedfinanced
students 37%students 37%
Tuition feeTuition fee
is paid byis paid by
63%63%
Full time studentsFull time students 76%76%
Part time studentsPart time students 24%24%
Males 30%Males 30%
FemalesFemales
70%70%
HumanitiesHumanities
31%31%
Natural sciencesNatural sciences
24%24%
Social sciencesSocial sciences
45%45%
8. UL sUL study programmestudy programmes
Bachelor - 32
Master - 39
Doctoral - 22
Professional - 24
Postgraduate Medical
Education – 1 (35)
9. Study Programmes in EnglishStudy Programmes in English
or Native Languageor Native Language
Bachelor’s Degree Programs:
• MODERN LANGUAGES AND BUISNESS STUDIES
• ENGLISH PHILOLOGY
• GERMAN PHILOLOGY
• FRENCH PHILOLOGY
Master's Degree Programs:
• BALTIC SEA REGION STUDIES
• EUROPEAN STUDIES
• MBA (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)
• EDUCATIONAL TREATMENT OF DIVERSITY
• ENGLISH PHILOLOGY
• GERMAN PHILOLOGY
• FRENCH PHILOLOGY
10. UL Excellence CentersUL Excellence Centers
• EU Solid State Physics Institute
• Centre of Excellence for Basic Research
in Nanoscale Physics and Applications
• UNESCO Biomedical Research and
Study Centre
• UNESCO department at Institute for
Enviromental Studies and Management
• Jean Monnet Chair
11. UL servicesUL services
The University assists with visa
arrangements
Student Service
International Relations Department
Orientation meeting & social
activities
Erasmus Student Network and
Student Council
12. Erasmus Student Network andErasmus Student Network and
Student CouncilStudent Council
Excursions
Introductions to faculties and university
facilities
Sports events
Thematic parties
13. Estimated living expensesEstimated living expenses
Accommodation in dormitory: € 90 to
€ 280 per month
Accommodation deposit in dorms: 1
months rent (refunded)
Food: € 200 per month
Spending money: € 100 per month
Public transport: € 13 to € 25 per
month
14. AccomodationAccomodation
Assistance in finding the housing
Student dormitory (both local and
international students)
• fully furnished
• free wireless internet
http://www.hotelprima.lv/enghttp://www.hotelprima.lv/eng
15. UL social activitiesUL social activities
11 choirs
4 dance ensembles
Student theatre
Chamber orchestra
Brass band
Applied Art Studio
16. Having fun Latvian wayHaving fun Latvian way
Bungee jumping
Snowboarding
Mežakaķis track
Rodeļi
Bobsleigh
Catapult
17. Boat ride on Gauja river
Aerodium/Sigulda
Zorbing in Rāmkalni
Paintball, horse rides,
teniss, plane & hot air balloon flight,
sauna
Having fun Latvian wayHaving fun Latvian way
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