LATVIA
Latvia is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe next to the Baltic Sea. It share borders with Estonia, Lithuania, the Russian Federation, and Belarus.
From the global viewpoint, although Latvia is a land of rare natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, it still remains relatively unknown a terra incognita. There are only few destinations in the Central and Northern Europe that offer such a diverse and untouched environment. Latvia with its relatively small area offers an incredible diversity-forests, lakes, rivers, marshes and a 500 km long sand coast near the Baltic sea. The proximity to the nature in the urbanized Europe amazes most visitors. Latvia has been recognized as the second greenest country in the world, immediately following Switzerland
Latvia can be proud of its rich traditional heritage-especially with its folks songs dating back to more than thousand years.
THE CAPITAL-RIGA
Riga is the capital of Latvia, the population of Riga exceeds one third of the total population of Latvia, which is about 65000 people. Riga is the largest city in the Baltic states and third largest city in the Baltic Sea region (after St. Petersburg and Stockholm). It is also the geographical center of the Baltic states.
Riga is not only the keystone of the Latvian economy, but also a renowned center of education and science.it is famous as the chief industrial, business, cultural, sport and finance center in the Baltic states a modern metropolis which can be proud of its ancient history, unique architecture, high quality cultural activities and exciting entertainment options. It is evidenced by numerous cultural events, international exhibitions, scientific conferences and seminars that take place in Riga annually. Riga is unique due to its rather intact medieval architecture and that of later periods, its urban structure, the richness and quality of Art Nouveau architecture.
STUDENTS LIFE IN RIGA
- Museums
- Livu Aquapark
- Lido recreation Centre
- Cinemas
- Shopping
ABOUT TURIBA UNIVERSITY
Turiba University is the largest private university in the Balirtics,founded in 1993. Here, knowledge goes hand in hand with practical skills a combination highly appreciated by employers. They inspire young people to be enterprising and implement their ideas as well as encourage them to work not only inn Latvia but also internationally. There is no limit to people who are motivated and rich in ideas.
AIRPORT
The pickup service is available for our first year international students and it is free of charge.
To get the pickup service you have to inform the University in advance about your arrival date time and flight number
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Upon arrival students can apply for a personalized e ticket which gives a 70% discount for public transport in Riga.
- Train
- Trolleybus
- Taxi
- Car sharing
ACCOMMODATION AND CAMPUS
HOSTEL
There is a spacious student hostel on the campus of Turiba University which offers both permanent and short term accommodation, The hostel has well equipped shared shower rooms and toilets with two kitchens on each floor of the hostel. Students have access to a classroom,TV room,computer room and free WI FI as well as self service laundry a hair salon and other services important for students.
The number of beds in standard room ranges from two or four. Depending on the occupancy of the student hostel it is possible to rent four bed room as a triple double or single according to the pricing.
CANTEEN
For the convenience of the university students the campus has a canteen and a cafe where you can enjoy a delicious meal at a reasonable price. If you are planning to stay at a student hostel but are unwilling to cook don’t worry the cafe is open and is only a two-minute walk away from the student hostel.
STUDENT COUNCIL
If you are active and like to participate, decide, create, generate, experience and make something lasting, then student council is waiting for you it is a place for students who want to fully enjoy their study years, actively participate in shaping the university environment and of course develop themselves as a personality. The members of the council are actively involved in solving academic,cultural,everyday life, sports and other issues that are important for students, by creating a better university environment and more exciting time for studies.
FACULTIES AND DEPARTMENTS
- Faculty of international tourism
- Faculty of business administration
- Faculty of law
- Department of Information Technologies
- Department of language
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