Colleges & Universities in Latvia

University of Latvia

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world rank  886

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University Overview

Founded in 1919, Latvijas Universitāte (University of Latvia) is a for-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Riga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Latvijas Universitāte (LU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Latvian higher education institution. Latvijas Universitāte (LU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 106-year-old Latvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Latvian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Latvia's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Latvia's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

University of Latvia' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Latvia's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name (English) University of Latvia
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym LU
Founded 1919
Motto Scientiae at patriae
For science and fatherland
Colours Dark blue, silver and white
Mascot
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University Location

Address Raina Boulevard 19
Riga
1586 Riga
Latvia
University of Latvia's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Latvia Phone Number (67) 033 997
University of Latvia Fax Number
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Recognition and Accreditation

University of Latvia's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Latvia is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1918


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Latvia as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Latvia Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Latvia is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Latvia's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Latvia: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

University of Latvia Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Latvia Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Latvia categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Latvia.



University of Latvia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of Latvia's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

University of Latvia Admission Info


University of Latvia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University of Latvia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 40-49% making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Latvia's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

University of Latvia has more than 800 international students.

University of Latvia's Admission Office Admission Office

Raina Boulevard 19
Riga 1586
67034408


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Latvia's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Latvia Size and Profile


University of Latvia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Latvia's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


University of Latvia's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University of Latvia's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a for-profit higher education institution.


University of Latvia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


University of Latvia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Latvia's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Latvia is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Latvia Facilities


University of Latvia's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Latvia's Library


University of Latvia's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Latvia's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Latvia's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Latvia Services


University of Latvia's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Latvia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Latvia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Latvia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Latvia's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Latvia Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Latvijas Universitāte's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Latvia Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Latvijas Universitāte's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe (UNICA)
  • Utrecht Network
  • ISEP
  • European University Foundation (EUF)
  • AUF
  • Baltic Sea Region University Network (BSRUN)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

Latvijas Universitāte's Facebook page review

X X (Twitter)

Latvijas Universitāte's X page review

YouTube YouTube

Latvijas Universitāte's Youtube page review

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Latvijas Universitāte's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

Latvijas Universitāte's official TikTok channel


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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

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