About the country, Latvia
Latvia is situated in the center of the Baltics (between Estonia and Lithuania), in North-eastern Europe on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. It consists of fertile lowland plains and moderate hills, with most of its territory lying less than 100 meters above sea level. It has an extensive network of rivers, thousands of lakes, and hundreds of kilometers of seashore lined with pine forests, dunes, and continuous white sand beaches. The territory is characterized by a moderate climate with four distinctive seasons. Riga is the capital and the largest city of Latvia. With 695 539 inhabitants,
Riga is also the biggest city in the Baltic States and is home to more than one-third of Latvia’s population. The city was founded in 1201 and was a member of the Hanseatic League (the 13th to 17th centuries). Riga’s historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th-century wooden architecture. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial, cultural, and financial center of the Baltic Sea region. Riga was the European Capital of Culture in 2014.
About the University
Top University in Latvia for international students
The University of Latvia was founded in 1919 and currently, with its more than 14,000 students, 13 faculties, and around 20 research institutes and independent study centers, 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 programs.
World-Renowned
According to QS University’s rating, the UL was awarded 4 out of 5 stars. The quality of studies, research, international collaboration, and innovations were only a few of the aspects taken into account in the evaluation. The rating places the UL among 5% of the world’s best universities. Times Higher Education University rating has rated the UL among the TOP 800 higher education institutions in the world.
International Cooperation
The University of Latvia devotes great attention to the development of international collaboration to promote its identity internationally and to strengthen the reputation of the University worldwide.
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Faculties and Departments
Faculty of Biology | Faculty of Chemistry | Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences | Faculty of Medicine | Department of Optometry and Vision Science
Humanities and Educational Sciences
- Asian Studies
- French Philology
- English Philology
- German Philology
- Modern Language and Business Studies
- Cultural and Social Anthropology
- English Philology
- German Philology
- Cultural and Social Anthropology
- Orientalists
- Romance Languages and Culture Studies
- Baltic Sea Region Studies.. etc
Social Sciences
- Business Administration with Specialization in International Business
- International Economics and Commercial Diplomacy
- European Studies
- International Business with Specialization in Export Management, etc
Mathematical, Natural, and Life Sciences
- Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Optometry
- Medicine
- Dentistry, etc…
Science and Innovation
The objective of the University of Latvia is to develop a world-class research center, 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.
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 UL innovations and scientific solutions, coordinating the cooperation of scientists and industry, and facilitating the development of high-tech enterprises, as well as gathering the information about the demand for research services and advising scientists about potential cooperation opportunities.
Awards
Researchers at the University of Latvia regularly receive prestigious awards. In 2013, for the first time among the laureates of the prestigious Advanced Grant by the European Research Council (ERC) was a Latvian researcher – Professor Andris Ambainis from the Faculty of Computing (advantages and limits of quantum devices), while the quantum physicist Vjačeslavs Kaščejevs was one of the few selected young scientists to win the prestigious Award of the World Economic Forum. In 2012, as in the previous year, all three L’Oreal Latvia Fellowships for Women in Science were awarded to UL representatives.
Student Society at the University of Latvia
Accommodation
The University of Latvia provides accommodation in two dormitories, which are located outside the city center (approx. 15 minutes by trolleybus). Prima Hostel offers single, double, and triple rooms (100–270 EUR per month). Rēznas Student Hotel offers double rooms at 100 EUR per month. If you prefer an alternative to the University’s dormitories, you should look for private housing on your own and it is advisable to do so ahead of time.
Student’s Council
The UL Students Council is the UL students’ representative body. It protects their rights and interests. The Council holds several events, among which the biggest is the annual freshmen celebration “Aristotle” at the end of August/beginning of September. The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Students’ Council implemented the Culture Exchange Programme to bring international students together with local students.
Culture Exchange Program
The main objective of the Culture Exchange Programme (CEP) is to promote a stronger amity between Latvian and foreign students by introducing them to the unique aspects of foreign cultures. CEP offers an unforgettable cultural cocktail. Throughout the program, you will meet students from all over the world, who will educate you about their cuisine, national art, and music. The Culture Exchange Programme lasts for three months in each semester and is completely free of charge. Meetings are usually held twice a month. You will have a wonderful time together with interesting people and also a chance to acquire important contacts for future adventures beyond the limits of the program. In addition, CEP is a great opportunity to improve your knowledge of foreign languages.
Radio of UL
Radio Naba is a noncommercial University radio station (NABA 95.8FM), established in 2002. Its spirit is reflected not only in the alternative music it plays but also in the wide variety of original shows it broadcasts. These shows provide their listeners with a view regarding a wide range of musical genres, art, and culture. NABAKLAB is the music club, that was founded in 2009 and, similarly to Radio Naba, also represents non-commercial music. The authors of various Radio Naba programs and the club’s guest artists participate in the events of NABAKLAB, offering musical, poetry, literature, theatre, and cinema nights, exhibitions and fashion shows, creative lectures, and workshops.
Sports
The sports life at the UL is organized by the UL Sports Centre, which offers more than 10 different indoor or outdoor sport disciplines. Students may train both professionally or just for general fitness. Each year, students are welcome to compete for the University’s Cup and enjoy the Athletics Day, aerobics festival, streetball tournament, as well as other events. If you like football (soccer), you are welcome to join the International students’ football team
Culture
The main organizer of arts and cultural life is Juventus, the cultural, artistic, and educational creative society of the UL. The foundation was established in 1993 and is successfully engaged in cultural processes within the country and abroad. Students are welcome to take part in more than 19 different amateur groups, including choirs, dance groups, wind ensembles, early music ensembles, the chamber orchestra, the wind band, the student’s theatre group, the ceramics studio, and others. The amateur groups take part in various festivals, charity events, and competitions, and they have won both locally and internationally recognized awards.
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