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Vidzemes Augstskola

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world rank  5478

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University Overview

Established in 1996, Vidzemes Augstskola (Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Valmiera (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Vidzeme. Officially recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Vidzemes Augstskola (ViA) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational Latvian higher education institution. Vidzemes Augstskola (ViA) 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 29-year-old Latvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ViA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Vidzemes Augstskola's Control Typepublic

Entity

Vidzemes Augstskola's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Vidzemes Augstskola' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Vidzemes Augstskola's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym ViA
Founded 1996
Motto Ground to grow
Colours Green
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address Cesu Iela 4
Valmiera
4201 Vidzeme
Latvia
Vidzemes Augstskola's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Vidzemes Augstskola Phone Number 64 250 853
Vidzemes Augstskola Fax Number 64 207 229
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Recognition and Accreditation

Vidzemes Augstskola's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Vidzemes Augstskola is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2001


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 Vidzemes Augstskola 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

Vidzemes Augstskola Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Vidzemes Augstskola 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 Vidzemes Augstskola's academic range and degree level offering.



Vidzemes Augstskola: 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
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Programs and Courses

Vidzemes Augstskola Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Vidzemes Augstskola Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Vidzemes Augstskola 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 Vidzemes Augstskola.



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

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Admissions

Vidzemes Augstskola Admission Info


Vidzemes Augstskola's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Vidzemes Augstskola'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

Not reported.


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


Vidzemes Augstskola's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Vidzemes Augstskola's Admission Office Admission Office

Cesu 4
Valmiera 4201
64250853
22042022

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Size and Profile

Vidzemes Augstskola Size and Profile


Vidzemes Augstskola's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Vidzemes Augstskola's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Vidzemes Augstskola's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Vidzemes Augstskola's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Vidzemes Augstskola's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Vidzemes Augstskola'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.


Vidzemes Augstskola's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Vidzemes Augstskola is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Vidzemes Augstskola Facilities


Vidzemes Augstskola's Library University Library

Yes Visit Vidzemes Augstskola's Library


Vidzemes Augstskola's Housing University Housing

Yes


Vidzemes Augstskola's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Vidzemes Augstskola's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Vidzemes Augstskola Services


Vidzemes Augstskola's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Vidzemes Augstskola's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Vidzemes Augstskola's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Vidzemes Augstskola's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Vidzemes Augstskola's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Vidzemes Augstskola Academic Structure

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


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Memberships and Affiliations

Vidzemes Augstskola Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS)
  • European Public Relations Education and Research Association (EUPRERA)
  • European Association for International Education (EAIE)
  • Baltic Sea Region University Network (BSRUN)
  • EkoTekNord


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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