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1 ’s Welcome

On the verge of one hundred Established in 1919, the expand as new study infrastructure of Latvia, the only classical will be built (Academic Centre for Social university in Latvia, has been a national Sciences and ) as well as centre of higher for almost facilities for scientific research and a century. Today it is a place where the technology transfer in the fields of life brightest academic minds, innovative science and nanotechnology. research and exciting study process meet. We are certain that the world class study and research process, the University of Latvia is increasing number of international continuously developing — expanding students and dynamic student life horizons of the academic work and enhanced by the outstanding beauty scientific research by collaborating of local environment and city will internationally, increasing the number make your studies or research at the of international study programmes, University of Latvia an unforgettable strengthening its cooperation with experience and a great contribution to industrial partners. The newly built your future. Academic Centre for Natural Sciences has become an excellent environment Experience the University of Latvia! for research-based study process and multidisciplinary research opportunities. And this is only a Prof. Indriķis Muižnieks beginning. Within the years to come, Rector of the University of Latvia the University of Latvia campus will Full Member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences Contents

Latvia in brief 6 University of Latvia libraries 14 Higher education system in Latvia 8 The New Academic Centre of Natural Sciences 16 University of Latvia 12 Science and innovation 18 International student advisor 13

Humanities and Educational Sciences 20 Asian Studies BSc 21 Orientalistics MSc 26 French Philology BSc 21 Romance Languages and Culture Studies MSc 27 English Philology BSc 22 Baltic Sea Region Studies MSc 27 German Philology BSc 22 Educational Treatment of Diversity MSc 28 Modern Language and Business Studies BSc 23 Educational Sciences MSc 29 Cultural and Social Anthropology BSc 23 with Specialization in Tertiary and MSc 29 English Philology MSc 24 Teacher Sub-programme: Teacher – Master`s Degree in Education MSc 30 German Philology MSc 25 Teacher Sub-programme: Basic Education English Teacher MSc 31 Cultural and Social Anthropology MSc 25 Teacher Sub-programme: English Teacher MSc 32

Social Sciences 34 Business Administration with Specialization in International Business BSc 35 European Studies MSc 36 International Economics and Commercial Diplomacy BSc 35 International Business with Specialization in Export Management MSc 37

Mathematical, Natural and Life Sciences 38 Computer Science BSc 39 Optometry MSc 40 BSc 39 41 Optometry BSc 40 Dentistry 41

Doctoral studies 43 Student society 54 International voices 45 Accommodation 54 Admission procedure 46 Culture Exchange Programme 54 How to apply 48 Students’ Council 54 Finance 49 Radio of UL 54 Language Proficiency 50 Sports 56 Visa and residence permit 52 Culture 57 Latvia in brief

Founded November 18, 1918 Population 1 997 500 Area 64 589 sq. km Time zone GMT+2 (as Helsinki, Vilnius, Athens) Member of EU Since 2004 Ethnic groups Latvians, Russians, Belarusians, Ukrainians, Poles, Lithuanians, etc. Currency EUR

Latvia is situated in the centre of the Riga is also the biggest city of the Baltic Baltics (between Estonia and ), States and a home to more than one in North-eastern Europe on the east third of Latvia’s population. The city was coast of the Baltic Sea. It consists of founded in 1201 and was a member of fertile lowland plains and moderate hills, the Hanseatic League (the 13th to 17th with most of its territory lying less than centuries). Riga’s historical centre is a 100 metres above sea level. It has an UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for extensive network of rivers, thousands its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture of lakes and hundreds of kilometres of and the 19th century wooden seashore lined with pine forests, dunes, architecture. The city is an important and continuous white sand beaches. The seaport and a major industrial, territory is characterized by a moderate commercial, cultural and financial centre climate with four distinctive seasons. of the Baltic Sea region. Riga was the More information: www.meteo.lv European Capital of Culture in 2014. Riga is the capital and the largest city of Latvia. With 695 539 inhabitants, More information: www.latvia.eu

7 Higher education system in Latvia

Higher education system in Latvia is for leavers). In both a part of the , and, cases, the programmes include practical correspondingly, follows the so-called placement and graduation examinations. 3-cycle system, where the first cycle The graduates of the programmes are includes an academic or professional eligible for further academic studies, bachelor’s degree, the second cycle and, eventually, a doctoral degree, or a comprises an academic or professional professional qualification providing access master’s degree and the third cycle – the to the labour market. doctoral degree. Academic credits in 5. Doctoral degree can be achieved by academic and professional programmes public defence of a thesis, produced in may be transferred in order to adjust one’s three to four years of full-time doctoral education path to one’s specific needs. studies or by conducting an equivalent and other institutions amount of independent research. of higher education mostly run both academic and professional programmes. The academic year for undergraduate The following groups of programmes are and postgraduate programmes begins distinguished: in September and lasts until the end of June or the first half of July (40 weeks 1. Bachelor’s degree (comprising 180–240 of lectures, seminars and practical work ECTS credits). Professional bachelor’s mainly divided into 2 semesters). Each programmes are designed to ensure study period ends with an examination professional competence. Both types session held in January and June/July. of bachelors are eligible for studies in The academic year of doctoral students master’s programmes. begins in October. It is divided into 2 semesters and its duration is 12 months 2. Master’s degree (comprising 120 ECTS of studies, including a study break of one credits). Professional master’s degree month between the semesters. comprises 60–180 ECTS credits. Degrees in medicine and dentistry are eligible for studies in doctoral programmes. 3. First-level professional (college) programmes (comprising 120–180 ECTS credits). Graduates can continue their studies in bachelor or second-level professional programmes, or enter the labour market. 4. Second-level professional programmes provide professional qualifications (comprising at least 60 ECTS for holders of bachelor’s degrees or at least 240 ECTS

8 9 10 11 University of Latvia

The University of Latvia has been founded in 1919 and currently, with its more than 14 000 students, 13 faculties and around 20 research institutes and independent study centres, 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 programmes.

World-Renowned countries. More information at www.university.lv/cooperation According to QS University rating, the ERASMUS MUNDUS is a cooperation and UL was awarded 4 out of 5 stars. The mobility programme in the field of higher quality of studies, research, international education that aims to promote dialogue collaboration, innovations were only a few and understanding between people and of the aspects taken into account in the cultures through cooperation with third evaluation. The rating places the UL among countries. Partnerships between European 5% of the world’s best universities. and third-country higher education Times Higher Education university rating institutions include scholarships and has rated the UL among TOP 800 higher fellowships for mobility at all academic education institutions in the world. levels (undergraduate, master’s, , postdoctoral and staff). The University of Latvia is currently a partner in 9 ERASMUS MUNDUS projects.

Summer schools International cooperation The University of Latvia organizes several summer schools in disciplines The University of Latvia devotes great like business, cognitive sciences, attention to development of international communication, law, etc. The collaboration to promote its identity organizational teams, as well as internationally and to strengthen the participating students are both local International student advisor reputation of the University worldwide. Student Services and international. For more information, Student Services ensures a centralized University of Latvia To date, the University of Latvia has signed please, visit the following link: service and support to both local and Raiņa bulvāris 19, Riga 136 bilateral agreements worldwide and www.university.lv/summerschools more than 700 agreements with 368 international UL students, provides LV–1586, Latvia institutions in 32 European countries information on study opportunities, +371 67034408 within the ERASMUS+ programme. Both process and regulations, scholarships [email protected] incoming and outgoing exchange students and study loans, social matters, assists For Medicine and Dentistry use one of the available student mobility in residence permit and visa procedures. [email protected] agreements: ERASMUS+, ERASMUS It is responsible for the enrolment of +371 67034497 MUNDUS (Aurora, AESOP, LEADER), prospective students at the UL and for +371 67034379 CAMPUS EUROPAE, ISEP, bilateral their accommodation. agreements, and agreements between

12 13 University of Latvia libraries

The Library offers a wide range of The Library offers open, accessible information resources, modern services services to assist studies and research and research studies. About 2 million by using contemporary technologies. It printed information resources and more constantly seeks opportunities to continue than 150 000 subscribed electronic development of the modern and user- resources of different scientific fields are friendly environment. available there. The Library provides the open access and a variety of trial accesses Everyone is welcome to the Library of the to databases. UL, including its 10 branch libraries. The Research Library is located at Kalpaka The Library is the scientific establishment bulvāris, housed in the historical building that encourages and promotes the Open of the first mayor of Riga Ludwig Wilhelm Access initiative through the Projects Kerkovius. The building also hosts the OpenAire and OpenAire+ in Latvia. It Research Centre for Humanities and Social supports and extensively contributes to Science, creating an innovative model the institutional e-resources’ repository of for the research work in the functionally the UL. appropriate setting.

“A university is just a group of buildings gathered around a library.” We are here to help you with an access to a vast amount of information for your studies and research. Rita Alkšbirze, UL Library

The Academic Library The student’s ID also functions as a reader’s card, ensuring access to the The Academic Library of the University Library of the University of Latvia and of Latvia is one of the oldest libraries in the Academic Library of the University Europe. It is the largest accredited higher of Latvia, as well as other libraries – the education library of state significance and National Library of Latvia, the Patent and the main information resource centre for Technology Library, the Library of Rīga studies and research at the University of Stradiņš University and the Science Library Latvia. The library stock consists of 3.4 of Riga Technical University. million information resources in various languages. The library collections contain printed, as well as previously unpublished documents, audio-visual materials, electronic resources and more.

14 15 The New Academic Centre of Get ready for an amazing Natural Sciences study experience where studies and research meet FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.tornakalns.lv

Faculties and Departments Within 6 National Research Centres laboratories with high-performance located in the building, the new equipment. The auditoria are equipped Faculty of | Faculty of Chemistry | Faculty of and Earth Sciences | centre provides science based higher with modern facilities for excellent study Faculty of Medicine | Department of Optometry and Vision as well as better collaboration experience. opportunities for students and researchers. Hallways with comfortable recreational areas, drinking water stations and There are 73 laboratory facilities for other conveniences assure pleasant students and 65 scientific research environment for everyone.

16 17 Science and innovation

The objective of the University of Latvia is to develop a world-class research centre, 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.

One of the UL research priorities today is to support young scientists and promote the establishment of new research groups; however, the University also focuses on matters and challenges like knowledge spillover effects and commercialization of scientific findings, science communication, internationally significant research results, development of research infrastructure, and support of research projects dedicated to the and culture. Research at the University of Latvia has resulted in substantial achievements in biology, chemistry, medicine, history, computer sciences, , social sciences and other fields (for example, the use of moss in perfumery, new genetic variations of somatostatin receptors, artificial olfaction sensor for lung cancer diagnostics and others). Associate Prof. Vjačeslavs The University of Latvia Innovation Kaščejevs Centre, founded in 2006, plays a great World Economic Forum Award role in promoting UL scientists and their involvement in the national economy by informing the public about the UL Professor innovations and scientific solutions, Andris Ambainis coordinating the cooperation of scientists Advanced Grant Laureate and industry, and facilitating development of high-tech enterprises, as well as One of the most popular inventions Awards gathering the information about the in Latvia is the internationally known demand for research services and advising James Bond spy photo camera Minox, Researchers at the University of Latvia devices), while the quantum physicist scientists about potential cooperation which has been created in Riga by regularly receive prestigious awards. In Vjačeslavs Kaščejevs was one of the opportunities. Walter Zapp in 1936, a hi-tech thread 2013, for the first time among the laureates few selected young scientists to win the created from amber, the cancer of the prestigious Advanced Grant by the prestigious Award of the World Economic medication Tegafur and the versatile European Research Council (ERC) was a Forum. In 2012, as in the previous year, drug Mildronate. Latvian researcher – Professor Andris all three L’Oreal Latvia Fellowships for Ambainis from the Faculty of Computing Women in Science were awarded to UL (advantages and limits of quantum representatives.

18 19 Humanities and Educational Sciences Asian Studies French Philology

Bachelor of Humanities in Asian Bachelor of Humanities in Philology Studies 4 years (full time) 3 years (full time) 240 ECTS 180 ECTS French and Spanish or Italian, or English German

The programme combines language studies The French Philology programme offers with the corresponding culture and regional simultaneous studies of two Romance and studies. The curriculum is divided into four German languages. The goal of the programme sub-programmes depending on the language is to prepare multi-competence specialists, chosen by the student: (1) Japanese Culture and who have both a good command of two Language; (2) Sinology with Standard Chinese Romance languages, and also know the history, – currently the studies of Korean language and geography, culture, economics and politics of culture are technically integrated into the sub- the countries where the respective language is programme of Sinology; (3) Culture of the Middle spoken. The study programme offers language East with Arabic or Turkish Languages. studies (French-Spanish, French-Italian, The language courses are delivered by native French-German), the studies of the specific speakers with professional education of area, the courses for professional purposes teaching their native language to non-native (translation, business language, language speakers. The bachelor’s programme is designed teaching methodology), the basics of economics to create basic knowledge and proficiencies, and law, diplomacy, politics, academic studies especially in the culture and language of and research. The programme envisages the chosen sub-programme. It provides a students’ mobility within the framework of qualification for further specialization in Erasmus+ in the institutions of higher learning professional or academic master’s programmes of France, Belgium, Italy, Spain and . of Asian studies. Some courses are delivered by guest lecturers. After successful completion of the programme, Career opportunities the graduates may pursue further studies in The graduates enter the following professional the Romance Language and Culture Studies fields: education, cultural management, master’s programme or any other relevant business, journalism, research. programme. Admission requirements Career opportunities 1. General secondary/high school diploma; The graduates can work as translators, assistant managers, etc. in government or 2. English language proficiency (see page 50). private institutions in Latvia and abroad, EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term where the proficiency in Romance languages resident status holders can compete for a state- and the knowledge of Romance language financed study place, if the candidate’s Latvian speaking countries’ history, geography, culture, language proficiency is sufficient (at least A2 economics, politics and diplomacy are required. level). More information: www.university.lv/studyprogrammes apply.lu.lv

20 21 Admission requirements Visual and Film Studies, Realism in American Career opportunities Career opportunities Literature). 1. General secondary/high school diploma; After successful completion of the programme, Advanced competence in foreign languages 2. English language proficiency (see page 50), Career opportunities the graduates can work in any field that requires along with a thorough grounding in business a degree in humanities. is attractive to domestic and international French language knowledge will be considered The graduates are highly qualified to pursue a employers. Graduates of the programme work in as an advantage. career in the public and private sector, including Admission requirements private enterprises and public institutions both publishing, editing, management of cultural and EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long term in Latvia and abroad as manager’s assistants, political organisations, public relations, research, 1. General secondary/high school diploma; resident status holders can compete for a state- marketing and PR specialists, project managers teaching and translation. 2. German language proficiency (see page 50). financed study place, if the candidate’s Latvian and their assistants, translators, language language proficiency is sufficient (at least A2 Admission requirements EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term instructors and in many other positions, where level). resident status holders can compete for a state- a combination of foreign language and business 1. General secondary/high school diploma; More information: financed study place, if the candidate’s Latvian knowledge is required. The programme also www.university.lv/studyprogrammes 2. English language proficiency (see page 50). language proficiency is sufficient (at least A2 provides a sufficient background for starting apply.lu.lv level). EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term one’s own business. resident status holders can compete for a state- More information: Admission requirements financed study place, if the candidate’s Latvian www.university.lv/studyprogrammes English Philology language proficiency is sufficient (at least A2 apply.lu.lv 1. General secondary/high school diploma; level). 2. English language proficiency (see page 50); Bachelor of Humanities in Philology More information: 3. Grade in must not be below 4 in www.university.lv/studyprogrammes Modern Language and a 10-point grading system. 4 years (full time) or 5 years (part time) apply.lu.lv Business Studies EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term resident status holders can compete for a state- 240 ECTS Bachelor of Humanities financed study place, if the candidate’s Latvian English German Philology language proficiency is sufficient (at least A2 4 years (full time) or 5 years (part time) level). Bachelor of Humanities in Philology More information: The programme comprises the English- 240 ECTS www.university.lv/studyprogrammes English module and the English-Scandinavian 3 years (full time) apply.lu.lv module: English-Swedish, English-Danish or English English-Norwegian (for full-time studies) and 180 ECTS encompasses the courses integral to , The programme combines language studies Applied Linguistics, Literature and Culture, German with business studies and aims at preparing among them Basics of Translation Theory, students for international careers in enterprises English Normative Phonetics and Phonology, and institutions operating within the modern Integrated Text Analysis, English Literature of This programme is designed for the students economic and political environment. The Classicism and Enlightenment, Modernism and who are interested in language and literature language studies in the programme provides a Postmodernism. The English-English module of the German-speaking countries, associate choice among three language modules: English- students also acquire British, USA or Canadian their future with advanced German studies French, English-Spanish and English-German. Cultural Studies, English Language Learning and seek in-depth knowledge of the language All three modules comprise studies of Business and Teaching Methodologies and courses of and literature along with the studies of Latvia’s English, Financial English, English for Law, a second foreign language – French, Spanish, cultural heritage, considering the relevance of as well as the general and business aspects German, or Italian (Russian can be chosen in the German language in the Baltic history and of another modern language, for example, the sixth semester). The English-Scandinavian culture. The students will appreciate the quality Swedish, Norwegian, Italian. The programme module students gain an in-depth knowledge of of Germanic studies, the comprehensive view provides cultural studies by means of courses a Scandinavian language, culture and literature. of the German literature and history, as well as like Intercultural Communication, Intercultural In the third year, all students specialize either translation skills, which will contribute to career Business Relations, and business studies in in Linguistics, where the emphasis is on the advancement. The programme offers two- the form of the basic management studies, as practical application of the acquired knowledge module directions of the curriculum, majoring well as the specific study courses dedicated to (for example, EU Institutional and Project in either linguistics and translation or culture EU and international market. Upon graduation, Management Discourse, Creative Writing, and literature. After successful completion of the students are able to continue education in Internship in Applied Linguistics) or in Literature the programme, the graduates may pursue master’s level programmes and second-level and Culture (for instance, Introduction to further studies in the German Philology master’s professional study programmes. programme or any other relevant programme.

22 23 More information: Admission requirements also envisages students’ mobility within the Cultural and Social www.university.lv/studyprogrammes framework of Erasmus+ to the institutions of apply.lu.lv 1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree, or diploma higher education of the European Union. The Anthropology proving equivalent level of education from an graduates may continue further studies in a institution of higher education; doctoral degree programme in Latvia or abroad. Bachelor of Humanities in 2. English language proficiency (see page 50). English Philology Career opportunities Anthropology EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term After successful completion of the programme, 3 years (full time) Master of Humanities in Philology resident status holders can compete for a state- financed study place. the graduates may work at secondary and 2 years (full time) higher education institutions, research centres, 180 ECTS More information: publishing houses and translation offices, www.university.lv/studyprogrammes public institutions or private business in Latvia, English 120 ECTS apply.lu.lv Germany, Austria or Switzerland. English The study programme provides students with a solid basis of anthropological knowledge Admission requirements and research skills, upon which to build their The programme comprises three study German Philology later academic or professional career. It covers modules: literature, linguistics and methodology. 1. Bachelor’s degree or a diploma proving the main themes in anthropological theory, Students can select and acquire comprehensive Master of Humanities in Philology equivalent level of education from an institution economic and political anthropology, as well knowledge in one of the sub-branches of of higher education in Humanities; 2 years (full time) as anthropology of gender and religion, and philology: literary studies, linguistics or applied 2. German language proficiency (see page 50). thus helps students to develop critical thinking linguistics. and interdisciplinary analysis skills. The 120 ECTS EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term The objectives of the programme are targeted programme is mostly orientated towards public resident status holders can compete for a state- to broaden the acquired knowledge, advance German anthropology and the Baltic region, but students financed study place. the skills for the systematising , analysing and are encouraged to define and explore their own More information: evaluating the contemporary developmental research topics with the support of experienced German Philology is a modern master’s www.university.lv/studyprogrammes tendencies of language and culture within supervisors within the department. programme developed in accordance with apply.lu.lv the framework of the abovementioned sub- the actual trends in German Linguistics and The senior teaching staff holds doctoral degrees braches of philology, foster the awareness of conducted in cooperation with the Ventspils from the world’s best ranking universities and how theories are implemented in practice and University College. The programme comprises are active in the public sphere, encouraging their advance the skills of stating research problems general philology study courses as elective students to express their opinions and publish and proposing approaches to their solving in a field courses with one of the following research results in the mass media. wide range of professional practice fields, as specializations: Linguistics, Literary Theory, well as in research. The programme uses its Erasmus+ exchange German Literature, Language and Literary agreements to send students to other European Students can study at different universities of Contacts in the Baltic Area. It is designed for universities and welcomes students from the European Union countries in the framework students with German language proficiency abroad. of the Erasmus+ programme. and interest in German speaking countries as the prospective professional or research field. Career opportunities The acquired knowledge and skills will enable graduates to take up their own research in Students gain an in-depth knowledge of German The graduates can pursue further academic literary studies, general and applied linguistics, language, literature and culture to be prepared studies or a professional career in the public/ and to continue knowledge and research for the professional career. The main course NGO/private sector in Latvia and abroad. skills’ advancement by joining doctoral studies modules: Intercultural Linguistics, Intercultural Admission requirements programme. Studies of Literature and Culture, Intercultural Communication Studies, Contacts and Contrasts 1. General secondary/high school diploma; Career opportunities of Languages and Cultures, Scientific Research 2. English language proficiency (see page 50). The Master’s degree in English Philology Practice, Interdisciplinary Aspects. The enables the graduates to have a number of job programme lays great emphasis on cross- EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term opportunities at the institutions of secondary cultural discourse, which is consistent with the resident status holders can compete for a state- and higher education, public administration requirements set by the labour market. Highly- financed study place, if the candidate’s Latvian agencies, non-governmental organizations, the qualified professors, including guest lecturers language proficiency is sufficient (at least A2 EU structures, publishing industry, mass media, and profesors from Germany (e.g., University level). translation and terminology centres. of Freiburg) and Sweden, ensure an interesting study process of a high quality. The programme

24 25 The programme uses its Erasmus+ exchange The programme includes two specializations: Graduates have an opportunity to continue Cultural and Social agreements to send students to other European Literature and Culture, History and Society; academic education in Latvia or abroad. universities and welcomes students from and three study modules: Japanese Language Career opportunities Anthropology abroad. module, Sinology module, and Middle East module. Graduates have the basis for a professional Master of Humanities in Anthropology Career opportunities career in business, in government and Career opportunities 2 years (full time) The programme graduates can pursue academic international institutions, and in non- careers in Latvia and abroad (several graduates The graduates have knowledge and experience governmental organizations. They may work 120 ECTS teach at the University of Latvia) or continue required to work in cultural, educational, in education and in different social areas (e.g., professional career in public, business or NGO business and foreign affairs institutions and at French, Spanish or Italian language, literature English sectors. universities in Latvia and abroad. and culture researcher, lecturer, translator, interpreter, tour guide, expert of the language Admission requirements Admission requirements policy and terminology, adviser in the matters The programme offers an outstanding 1. Bachelor’s degree or diploma proving 1. Bachelor’s degree or a diploma proving related to Romance area countries, e.g., opportunity to acquire analytical tools to equivalent level of education from an institution equivalent level of education from an institution geography, history, art, culture, politics and approach contemporary global and local social of higher education; of higher education in humanities; economics). processes and trends. These include issues like migration with its corollaries of increasing cross- 2. English language proficiency (see page 50); 2. Japanese, Chinese, Arabic or Turkish language Admission requirements proficiency, which must be proved by a cultural contact and new nationalist, human 3. Pass of entrance examination by submitting 1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree, or a diploma certificate on the achieved level of knowledge rights and diaspora politics, financial crises and a written 1–2 page essay/motivation letter proving equivalent level of education from an (intermediate, duration of 2 to 3 years, or advancement of neo-liberal (and other) policies, and CV, as well as participating in an entrance institution of higher education. If the previous language tests (see page 50)); both internationally and locally, as well as interview in person or via Skype. education was obtained in 3 years, the applicant transformation of political subjectivities in the 3. English language proficiency (see page 50). may be admitted for the 2 years (Full-time) context of shifting ideas about development, EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term More information: or 2.5 years (Part-time) Master’s degree state-building and nation. resident status holders can compete for a state- financed study place. www.university.lv/studyprogrammes programme; the applicant with a 4 year Bachelor The programme provides students with a solid apply.lu.lv Degree may be accepted for the 1.2 years (Full- More information: theoretical and methodological basis for critical time) or 1.5 year (Part-time) programme. www.university.lv/studyprogrammes exploration of a variety of pressing issues in apply.lu.lv 2. French, Italian, or Spanish language the (post)modern society. Through lectures, www.antropologija.lu.lv proficiency (see page 50). seminars and independent reading students Romance Languages and gain knowledge in social and, specifically, Culture Studies EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term anthropological theory. A variety of compulsory resident status holders can compete for a state- and optional courses help students to develop Orientalistics Master of Humanities in Romance financed study place. a thoroughly anthropological approach to the Studies More information: themes of self and agency, gender, state and Master of Humanities www.university.lv/studyprogrammes; power, borders/migration, consumerism, art/ 2 years (full time) apply.lu.lv performance. Work with texts is combined with 2 years (full time) ethnographic fieldwork, through which students 120 ECTS learn how to develop and apply particular 120 ECTS methods for particular research. French or Italian, or Spanish English The Master’s programme builds upon the 3-year Bachelor’s programme in Cultural and Social The programme of Romance Languages Anthropology, but it is open to graduates from This master’s programme combines the studies and Culture Studies provides an academic other fields. The programme staff holds doctoral of language and culture, which are according education in Romance field (French, Spanish, degrees from world’s best ranking universities. to the region selected by student. Language Italian languages), including a professional They maintain high standards both in teaching practice and theoretical lessons are conducted specialisation in culturology, language teaching and public discussions, thus encouraging critical by qualified specialists from Latvia, visiting and translation. The main study modules: analysis beyond the academic realm. The professors and native-speaking language French–Spanish–Italian languages; Romance programme is mostly orientated towards public instructors (Japanese, Chinese, Corean, Arabic area studies (French–Spanish–Italian literature, anthropology and the Baltic region, but students and Turkish). history of art, geography); courses for are encouraged to define and explore their own professional qualification (translation: French– research topics also in different regions. Spanish–Italian); Applied Linguistics; Basics of Economics and Legal Science; Diplomacy and Politics in France, Spain and Italy.

26 27 Admission requirements in complex, unpredictable and situations related out research in , changes Baltic Sea Region Studies to both life and work. The studies provide the in education, development of educational 1. Bachelor‘s degree or a diploma proving opportunity to manage the pace and place environment, socialization processes, social equivalent level of education from an institution Master of Humanities in Baltic Sea of one’s studies in a small intergenerational inclusion, aspects of multicultural education, of higher education; Region Studies learning community. adult education. It gives students an opportunity 2. English language proficiency (see page 50). to develop individual skills to carry out research, 2 years (full time) Career opportunities to summarize, analyze, evaluate research EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term results, as well as to present them during the resident status holders can compete for a state- Master’s degree provides opportunities 120 ECTS defense of their master’s thesis. The graduates financed study place. to create an interdisciplinary system of knowledge, skills and generic, general, and are prepared to implement research in various English More information: integrated social-pedagogical, psychological and fields related to education and to enter doctoral www.university.lv/studyprogrammes special pedagogical competences to improve studies in . This is a two-year programme providing apply.lu.lv workplaces or/and to create new workplaces Part time students must attend the University an excellent opportunity to obtain an in the field of educational treatment of of Latvia personally twice in each academic interdisciplinary Master`s degree in Baltic diversity, working in national and internatonal year to receive the introduction to the courses, Sea region issues. The programme offers Educational Treatment of governmental and non-governmental to obtain the tasks required to complete the education in humanities and several social and institutions/organisations, and in various courses, to discuss the completed tasks. The environmental disciplines, focusing on the Baltic Diversity enterprises worldwide. Graduates continue their communication with teaching staff is organized Sea region countries. The programme is set up in studies at the doctoral level. via e-mails and Skype. cooperation with three partner universities: the Master of Education Sciences in University of Turku in Finland, the University of Admission requirements Career opportunities Pedagogy Tartu in Estonia and Vytautas Magnus University 1. Bachelor’s degree or diploma proving in Lithuania. The programmes are compatible, The Master’s degree in Education Sciences 2 years (full time) or 2.5 years (part equivalent level of education from an institution enables the graduates to have a number of job and this partnership enables student mobility time) of higher education; within the programme. opportunities at the institutions of secondary 2. English or Spanish language proficiency (see and higher education, public administration 120 ECTS The following thematic lines are offered: page 50). agencies, non-governmental organizations, the concept of the Baltic Sea region and research English and Spanish EU structures and other related fields. methods, Baltic States and Europe, policy 3. Applicants will be called to an interview and human rights, society and environment, face to face or through Skype to discuss the Admission requirements Diversity as one of the most relevant features submitted CV and motivation. art and literature studies, cultural history and 1. Bachelor’s degree or diploma proving of our time is a social and cultural asset that education. Besides, students are entitled to More information: equivalent level of education from an institution promotes initiative to facilitate inclusion of choose studying one of the following languages: www.university.lv/studyprogrammes of higher education. Latvian, Swedish, Finnish, Estonian, or human beings through individualization, inter- apply.lu.lv Lithuanian. sectoral cooperation and internationalisation. 2. English language proficiency (see page 50). The competence-based master’s degree The graduates of the master’s programme 3. Motivation letter, which should include the elaborated in 2007 by UNED (Spain), UL (Latvia), applicant’s intended subject of the master’s obtain qualifications to continue their academic (Prague) and PH Ludwigsburg Educational Sciences research in doctoral studies. thesis and explanation of his/her motivation and (Germany) is accredited in Spain and Latvia, CV to study in the programme. Career opportunities and open to adults with diverse study needs. Master of Education Sciences Research-oriented content is integrated in 4 4. If the previous education was obtained in 3 The graduates of the Baltic Sea Region Studies modules, covering the multidisciplinary aspects 1.2 or 2 years (full time) or 1.5 or 2.5 years, the applicant may be admitted for the programme work at various state, non- of the educational treatment of diversity. years (part time) 2 years (Full-time) or 2.5 years (Part-time) governmental and private institutions, such as Each module includes 6 interconnected study Master’s degree programme; the applicant with 72 or 120 ECTS government institutions, diplomatic structures, courses targeted at the self-, organizational, and a 4 year Bachelor Degree may be accepted for representative offices of international the 1.2 years (Full-time) or 1.5 year (Part- society transformation. This is achieved through English organizations, e. g. the United Nations, UNESCO, practical research, pedagogical leadership and time) programme. Applicants will be called to NATO, European Council, etc., international formative evaluation activities. A collaborative an interview face to face or through Skype to The programme offers students opportunities to organizations, which have interests in the Baltic approach is used to enhance students’ ability to discuss the submitted CV and motivation. extend and deepen the knowledge in philosophy region, such as institutions of higher education manage and transform life and work contexts, of education, sociology, , research More information: and scientific research. and to develop students’ entrepreneurship www.university.lv/studyprogrammes methodology, comparative research, adult competence, personal motivation to learn using apply.lu.lv education, multicultural education in human ICT and more than two languages, responsibility behaviour and education. According to the and autonomy in creating state-of-the art module chosen by student, it is possible to carry knowledge, diverse thinking and practical skills

28 29 Admission requirements educational practice to define and solve Pedagogy with problems connected with well-being and Teacher Sub-programme: 1. Bachelor’s degree or a diploma proving harmonised development in formal, non-formal Specialization in Tertiary equivalent education from an institution of and informal learning practice in the context of Basic Education English ; the local community and global education, and and Adult Education 2. English language proficiency (see page 50); developing a master’s thesis connected with Teacher topical needs of education, thus contributing to 3. Motivation letter, which should include the Master of Education Sciences in the harmonious development of society. Sub- Professional Master’s Degree in applicant’s intended subject of the master’s Pedagogy pogramme envisages learning assignments for Education, qualification “Basic thesis and explanation of his/her motivation to the development of convergent and divergent Education English Teacher” study in the programme. 2 years (full time) thinking skills, as well as master’s practice in More information: research, which students can carry out either 2 years (full time) or 2.5 years (part 120 ECTS www.university.lv/studyprogrammes in formal, non-formal or informal education time) apply.lu.lv institutions and communities of Latvia or English 120 ECTS abroad. The target audience of the sub-programme Students can participate in Erasmus+ exchange English Tertiary and Adult Education are students Teacher Sub-programme: programmes enabiling mobility to partner who currently are working or aim at preparing higher education institutions in EU. Sub-programme – Basic Education English Teacher – Master`s Teacher grants an opportunity to obtain a themselves for work in tertiary or/and adult Career opportunities further education. The programme follows the Degree in Education Professional Master’s Degree in Education and overarching target of pedagogy to investigate The graduates of the programme can work in the Qualification of Basic Education English and suggest practical solutions of shifting the state and private educational institutions Teacher. teachers’ and educators’ profession from skill Professional Master’s Degree in and other education-related institutions, of facilitating, evaluating and recognizing the Education etc. The obtained degree gives teachers an Students acquire the module of corresponding learners’ knowledge to the competent ability opportunity to continue the studies in doctoral science courses (Content of the subject), subject 1 year (full time) or 1.5 years (part time) of involving the learners into creating their programmes. teaching methodology, practice module and knowledge, teaching to learn, understanding master’s module “Education for Personal 60 ECTS Admission requirements and developing critical thinking as a precondition and Sustainable Well-being and Coherent Development of Society”. for a successful educator of the 21st century. English 1. Higher professional pedagogical education Therefore the mission of a programme designed (or comparable higher education) with teacher’s for future educators is to provide the students qualification; During the studies, the students acquire Sub-programme: Teacher – Master’s Degree in with opportunities for learning to successfully phonetics of English, written English, spoken Education provides teachers who already have 2. English language proficiency (see page 50); obtain the target competences and personal English, lexical grammatical analysis of English higher professional education an opportunity qualities. 3. Passed entrance examination, whereupon texts, English grammar for teachers, British to obtain a Professional Master’s Degree in applicants will be invited to a Skype interview. studies, as well as theory and practice of the Successful acquisition of the programme leads Education by acquiring the module “Education For the interview, applicant must present methods of teaching/learning foreign languages, the graduates to an academic master’s degree in for Personal and Sustainable Wellbeing and a motivation letter explaining the choice of modelling of English lessons and the use of pedagogy. After successful completition of the Coherent Development of Society”. Based on the master’s programme (1,800 characters), Internet and modern technologies in English programme, students can continue their studies research skills of examining, disseminating Curriculum Vitae and the evidence of the teacher’s work. Based on the research skills of and research in a doctoral degree programme of and implementing changes, the students professional activities for the last 3 years. examining, disseminating and implementing educational sciences. gain understanding of building a sustainable changes, the students gain understanding of cultural environment of education, developing More information: Career opportunities www.university.lv/studyprogrammes building a sustainable cultural environment of educational practice for the growth of a holistic apply.lu.lv education, developing educational practice for The programme provides students witht he personality, improving the understanding of an the growth of a holistic personality, improving training required of specialized professionals to educator’s professional identity and skills to the understanding of an educator’s professional work in tertiary education and/or adult further evaluate pedagogic mastery. identity and skills to evaluate pedagogic education in all spheres of sciences and practice. Professional master’s studies are oriented mastery. Students will also be prepared to conduct towards cross-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary Students have an opportunity to apply the classes and research in the abovementioned teaching activities and relate to personality field of education. acquired knowledge and skills in formal, development and professional career. Students non-formal and informal teaching and deepen their interdisciplinary understanding master’s research practice in the context of of the effective didactic approaches and the local community and global education, and improve skills of implementing them in their developing a master’s thesis connected with

30 31 topical needs of education, thus contributing to During the studies, a particular attention is the harmonious development of society. devoted to the qualitative acquisition and improvement of English, theory and practice Career opportunities of methods of teaching/learning foreign The graduates of the programme can work in languages, modelling of English lessons. the state and private educational institutions Students master language skills and strategies, and other education-related institutions, foreign language in modern discourse, the use etc. The obtained degree gives teachers an of information technologies in the work of the opportunity to continue the studies in doctoral language teacher. Based on research skills of programmes. examining, disseminating and implementing changes, the students gain understanding of Admission requirements building a sustainable cultural environment of 1. Higher professional pedagogical education education, developing educational practice for (or comparable higher education) with teacher’s the growth of a holistic personality, improving qualification; the understanding of an educator’s professional identity and skills to evaluate pedagogic 2. English language proficiency (see page 50); mastery. 3. Passed entrance examination, whereupon Students have an opportunity to apply the applicants will be invited to a Skype interview. acquired knowledge and skills in formal, non- For the interview, applicant must present formal and informal teaching and master’s a motivation letter explaining the choice of research practice in the context of the local the master’s programme (1,800 characters), community and global education and developing Curriculum Vitae and the evidence of the a master’s thesis relevant to topical needs of professional activities for the last 3 years. education, thus contributing to the harmonious More information: development of society. www.university.lv/studyprogrammes; apply.lu.lv Career opportunities The graduates of the programme can work in Teacher Sub-programme: the state and private educational institutions Secondary Education and other education-related institutions, etc. The obtained degree gives teachers an English Teacher opportunity to continue the studies in doctoral programmes. Professional Master’s Degree in Admission requirements Education, qualification “Secondary Education English Teacher” 1. Higher professional pedagogical education (or comparable higher education) with teacher’s 2 years (full time) or 2.5 years (part qualification; time) 2. English language proficiency (see page 50); 120 ECTS 3. Passed entrance examination, whereupon applicants will be invited to a Skype interview. English For the interview, applicant must present a motivation letter explaining the choice of Sub-programme Secondary Education English the master’s programme (1,800 characters), Teacher provides the opportunity to obtain Curriculum Vitae and the evidence of the a Professional Master’s Degree in Education professional activities for the last 3 years. and the Qualification of Secondary Education More information: English Teacher. Students acquire the module of www.university.lv/studyprogrammes corresponding science courses (Content of the apply.lu.lv subject), subject teaching methodology, practice module and master’s module “Education for Personal and Sustainable Well-being and Coherent Development of Society”.

32 33 Social

Sciences corporations, institutions of foreign affairs Business Administration and economics, international, state, non- governmental and private organizations, with Specialization in embassies and banks. International Business Admission requirements 1. General secondary/high school diploma; Bachelor of Social Sciences in Management 2. English language proficiency (see page 50); 3. Grades in mathematics must not be below4 in 4 years (full time) a 10-point grading system. More information: 240 ECTS www.university.lv/studyprogrammes apply.lu.lv English

The aim of the programme is to prepare the students for developing their own business in international environment or working as a International Economics highly qualified specialist in state, private and international institutions. The graduates will and Commercial have a full range of competences to work in Diplomacy the field of entrepreneurship. Students will be trained to work both individually and in groups; they will also develop their presentation Bachelor of Social Sciences in skills, analytical capacity and critical thinking International Economics abilities, which are necessary to remain effective 4 years (full time) in labour market and to evolve business organisations in the changing economic 240 ECTS environment. English The intended results will cover the following competences: orienting in the processes of The aim of the programme is to educate highly the contemporary international economy qualified specialists for the state, private and and business, and the ability to analyze them international institutions, knowledgeable in by using statistical, econometric and other the matters of international economy and methods of quantitative and qualitative analysis; commercial diplomacy, capable of taking understanding the basics of every legal aspect independent decisions, handling everyday of the entrepreneurship in order to participate tasks and liaising with Latvian and foreign efficiently in the activities of international trade, organizations, institutions and businesses. finance and other fields; ability to navigate in the global economic environment and to The programme focuses on providing take decisions in the circumstances of global such general and specific competences competition. as understanding the processes of the contemporary international economy and the ability to analyze them by using statistical, Career opportunities econometric and other methods of quantitative and qualitative analysis; the basic knowledge Graduates will be able to develop their own of commercial diplomacy in order to participate business on the international level, to work efficiently in the activities of international in international companies, multinational trade, finance and more, including negotiations,

34 35 signing of agreements, representing national comprise the teaching staff of the programme. 2. English language proficiency (see page 50); or corporate interests; capacity to navigate The programme offers intensive study tours International Business in the global economic environment and to the EU institutions and NATO in Frankfurt, 3. At least two years of professional experience decision making in the circumstances of global Brussels and Luxembourg, a Double Degree with Specialization in in business or economics (detailed description competition. Diploma with Manipal University in India, of applicant’s professional background must be internships and exchange programmes at Export Management included in the CV); Career opportunities partner universities and research centres, 4. Passed entrance examination. The graduates work in the institutions of French, Russian and Latvian language courses, Professional Master’s Degree in foreign affairs and economics in Latvia, as well as well as an opportunity to participate in the Business Administration qualification More information: www.university.lv/studyprogrammes as in the institutions of the European Union EU-supported research projects. Programme “Head of Organization/Enterprise” apply.lu.lv and in international, public, non-governmental modules: EU – Government and Institutions, and private organizations, in multinational European Economic Integration, EU Regional 2 years (full time) corporations, embassies and banks. Policy and Social Dimension, EU Funds and Project Management, EU External Policy, 120 ECTS Admission requirements Research Methodology Seminar, Diplomatic English 1. General secondary/high school diploma; and Legal French, Master’s Thesis. During the 2nd year the programme offers a specialization 2. English language proficiency (see page 50); in European Union’s external relations within The study programme is designed to meet the 3. Grades in mathematics must not be below 4 two sub-programmes: 1) EU External Relations versatile learning needs of business people in a 10-point grading system. – Eastern Europe and Russia; 2) EU External and to address managerial issues relevant Relations – Triple A countries (Latin and More information: to doing business, also incorporating the Northern America, Africa, Asia). www.university.lv/studyprogrammes necessary basic knowledge of business. The apply.lu.lv Career opportunities programme concentrates on the more detailed aspects of international economics, marketing, More than 500 graduates work at international, management and finance. Degree requirements European and national public and private have been designed to provide practical institutions, diplomatic services, in the spheres European Studies knowledge and training for future business of communication, international journalism and executives. This master’s programme is an lobbying at EU level, serve as political, economic Master of Social Sciences in European international study programme executed by and legal advisors, are employed by universities Studies University of Latvia in cooperation with foreign and research centres, continue studies in teaching staff. After the graduation it is possible doctoral degree programmes to advance an 2 years (full time) to become enrolled in doctoral studies. academic career. 120 ECTS Admission requirements Career opportunities 1. Bachelor’s degree or a diploma proving English The programme is oriented towards the equivalent level of education from an institution preparation of higher-level managers for of higher education; any sphere of activity, and all the necessary This interdisciplinary academic programme 2. English language proficiency (see page 50); preconditions for a successful career in offers the students an opportunity to study international business are created for European economic, political and legal matters, 3. CV and motivation letter, which should include the applicant’s intended subject of the master’s anyone who has successfully completed the to acquire a deeper knowledge of European programme. integration process and to analyse EU functional thesis and explanation of his/her motivation to principles, procedures and major policies study in the programme. beyond the disciplinary boundaries. It offers a 4. Applicants will be called to an interview face Admission requirements specialisation in EU law, trade, energy issues, to face or through Skype 1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree, or a diploma migration, regional and social dimensions, and More information: proving equivalent level of education from an external relations. The programme provides www.university.lv/studyprogrammes institution of higher education in economics, studies in international environment of wide business administration, mathematics, linguistic and cultural diversity. Distinguished computer sciences, physics, engineering or other national and international academics and EU related fields of social sciences; practitioners with extensive experience in the relevant areas from Latvia, the EU institutions, partner universities in Europe and overseas

36 37 Mathematical, Natural and Life Sciences Computer Science Chemistry Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Computer Science 3 years (full time) 4 years (full time) 180 ECTS 240 ECTS English English, Latvian

The study programme is aimed at academic The programme is designed according to the studies in chemistry and preparation of recommendations of the ACM/IEEE Computing chemistry specialists. The programme is Curricula. It is awarded the Euro-Inf Quality awarded the label of “Chemistry Eurobachelor” Label by European Quality Assurance Network by the Labelling Committee of the European for Informatics Education. This programme Chemistry Thematic Network Association. The offers five-module courses of the curriculum: courses cover the main aspects of the chemistry Theoretical Computer Science, Software science: inorganic, organic, analytical, physical, Engineering, Information Systems, Information and biological chemistry, and specialization Technology, and Computer Engineering. After in organic synthesis, physical chemistry, food graduation, students can continue studies to chemistry, or practical analytical chemistry is obtain master’s degree. available through elective courses and research. Please, note: The language of instruction in the The students also acquire the necessary first study year is English or Latvian (according knowledge in mathematics, biology and physics, to student’s choice). From the second year on, as well as the theoretical knowledge and it is mainly Latvian. The ability to follow courses practical skills of the work in chemistry labs, in the Latvian language must be attained by the and the ability to carry out research in one of end of the first study year (a Latvian language the branches of chemistry demonstrating the course will be provided). achieved results in the bachelor’s thesis. After Career opportunities graduation, the students can continue studies to obtain master’s degree. The graduates can fully integrate into the international market of IT specialists. Career opportunities Graduates can integrate into the labour market Admission requirements as entry-level chemists. 1. General secondary/high school diploma; Admission requirements 2. English language proficiency (see page 50); 1. General secondary/high school diploma; 3. Grade in mathematics must not be below 4 in a 10-point grading system. 2. English language proficiency (see page 50); EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term 3. Grades in mathematics (algebra and resident status holders can compete for a state- geometry), chemistry and physics must not be financed study place, if the candidate’s Latvian below 4 in a 10-point grading system. language proficiency is sufficient (at least A2 More information: level). In this case, the language of instruction is www.university.lv/studyprogrammes Latvian. apply.lu.lv More information: www.university.lv/studyprogrammes apply.lu.lv

38 39 Optometry Optometry Admission requirements Admission requirements 1. Bachelor’s degree of Natural Sciences in 1. General secondary/high school diploma; Optometry, or Bachelor’s degree in any related Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Professional Master Degree in Clinical 2. English language proficiency (see page 50); fields, where studies have comprised mandatory Optometry Optometry, qualification Optometrist courses in optometry. Applicants which do 3. Grades in biology, chemistry or natural sciences must not be below 6 (almost good) in a 3 years (full time) and 4 years (part 2 years (full time) or 2.5 years (part not hold a Bachelor’s degree in Optometry are 10-point system. time) time) obligated to take preparatory courses in amount of 36 ECTS; Please, note: There is a competition for 180 ECTS 120 ECTS 2. English language proficiency (see page 50). limited study places in this programme. The competition criteria are the grades in biology, English English More information: www.university.lv/studyprogrammes chemistry and physics or natural sciences and apply.lu.lv English. This programme is based on the studies of The professional Master’s programme More information: natural sciences, biology, medicine and the Optometry offers multidisciplinary studies www.university.lv/studyprogrammes basic principles of primary eye care service. The based on the visual science and the apply.lu.lv bachelor’s programme is the first step in the contemporary primary vision care. The Medicine professional optometrist education scheme professional qualification of the graduates in Latvia. The programme offers extensive meets the professional standard of Optometrist. Medical Doctor profile courses of natural sciences, including Students of the programme acquire both Dentistry organic chemistry, biology, calculus, physics professional skills in primary vision care 6 years (full time) for natural sciences, optics, basics of human (optometry) and academic knowledge in vision Doctor of Dental Medicine anatomy, general physiology, ophthalmic science. 360 ECTS optics, microbiology, biochemistry, anatomy 5 years (full time) and physiology of the eye, physiology of vision, The syllabus consists of professional (clinical) English optometric instruments, refractive defects, and scientific (experimental) subjects related 300 ECTS to the evaluation, research, and understanding binocular vision, and others. During the studies, students learn the science of the human visual system. The programme and methods of medicine based on human English The topic of the bachelor’s thesis should be includes the following: practical training (33%), morphology (structure), functions (physiology), carefully chosen; a supervisor’s assistance is medicine and physiology of vision (35%), and psychology, basic clinical practice (anamnesis, The dentistry curriculum leads to the degree provided for further research. Students will courses in the natural sciences and psychology. be able to continue education in the master’s overall objective examination and interpretation in dentirstyand forms the basis for specialist programme. The study programme contains compulsory of results, manipulation competence), obtain education or scientific (PhD) studies. The aim (part A), optional (part B), and practical courses. knowledge on health promotion and disease of the study programme is to prepare qualified Career opportunities The practical training (internship) accounts for prevention in the context of family and society. specialists with theoretical and practical skills This programme prepares competitive 39 ECTS. Part A includes specialization courses: After successful completion of the programme, appropriate to commence independent practice graduates for Latvian and European labour General Medicine in Optometry, Eye Diseases the graduates may enter residency and PhD of general dentistry. Programme has been markets. and Pharmacotherapy, Contact Correction, studies. developed according to EU Directive 2005/36/ Visual Perception Models, as well as a state EC of mutual recognition of qualifications of The programme corresponds to the EU Admission requirements examination and master’s thesis. Part B health care professionals, directly related standards and professional requirements set contains clinical and experimental courses in to the guidelines of Association of Dental 1. General secondary/high school diploma; for MDs. The obtained degree is in line with optometry. The final examination consists of a Education in Europe. Programme comprises European labour market requirements (part of 2. English language proficiency (see page 50); theoretical knowledge test in optometry and a several components like biomedical subjects, the European comparative degree system) and practical examination in the evaluation of the common to medicine and dentistry. Appreciation 3. Grade in mathematics must not be below 4 in allows free movement within Europe. a 10-point grading system. patient’s visual function and vision correction. of human development, structure, function, The elaboration and defense of the master’s pathology, diagnosis and treatment of human More information: Career opportunities thesis is worth 30 ECTS. diseases will be taught in modular form based www.university.lv/studyprogrammes After successful completion of the programme, apply.lu.lv on the systems of human body. Knowledge of Career opportunities the graduates work in the field of health care, oral and dental aspects of biological science will medical firms, government institutions. The This programme prepares competitive ensure understanding of the diagnosis, causes, graduates may also work at hospitals or health graduates for Latvian and European labour prevention and treatment of diseases and centres under the supervision of a certified markets, giving a qualification in optometry. disorders, and the effects of systemic disease doctor. on oral and dental tissues. The clinical part of the study plan has a significant role to provide students with instruction and experience of the

40 41 dentistry practice, as well as for development of the clinical/manual skills of the students. Pre-clinical training will take place in phantom laboratories and clinics. Clinical training includes Doctoral studies the treatment of patients under the supervision of clinical instructor. 24 postgraduate doctoral study Candidates should have a bachelor’s and Career opportunities programmes conducted at the University master’s degree or other equivalent higher Successful graduates of the study program of Latvia aim at promoting scientific education comprising at least 5 years of have employment opportunities based on research career of the students who studies at an accredited higher education professional qualification. The opportunities to have attained a master’s degree or institution. Full time doctoral studies join the oral health care centers or private dental a corresponding academic level. The comprising 3 years of study and 4 years of clinics, as well as to create one’s own practice doctoral degree programmes represent part time studies are available. EU/EEA/ are available as soon as the professional the scientific fields of biology, chemistry, Swiss citizens and EU long-term resident certificate is obtained. computer science, communication science, status holders can compete for a state- Admission requirements demography, economics, educational financed study place. 1. General secondary/high school diploma; management, environmental science, In addition, 18 doctoral schools have been geography, geology, history, legal 2. English language proficiency (see page 50); established with the objective to train science, linguistics, management science, young researchers in various scientific 3. Grades in biology, chemistry or natural mathematics, medicine and pharmacy, fields, for example, European integration sciences must not be below 6 (almost good) in a pedagogy, political science, Literature, 10-point system. and the Baltic Sea region studies, human Folklore and Art, philosophy, physics, capacity and lifelong learning in the context More information: astronomy and mechanics, psychology, www.university.lv/studyprogrammes of diversity, international competitiveness apply.lu.lv sociology, theology and science of of national economy, sustainable use of religions. The Management Science the earth resources, research, modeling programme has 2 sub-fields: Public and improvement of mathematical Administration and Business Management. methodology. The goal of doctoral programmes is to enhance the students’ personal, professional and career development More information: www.university.lv/doctoralstudies; apply.lu.lv and to provide a broad set of skills in individual research and academic work. Postgraduate students from both Latvia and abroad may enrol for doctoral studies.

42 43 International voices

“First I had applied to ERASMUS MUNDUS “I got a scholarship for making a Master programme, and after competitive in European Studies from my local selection I was chosen for the University government and I decided to do it in Latvia. of Latvia. After my exchange studies I’ve Price/quality balance is a determinant, decided to apply for full time studies in since the UL offers good education at the Master’s degree study programme affordable prices. Professionally, it helped “European Studies”. I’m focused on me to develop and to achieve my passion international relations, that’s why the of teaching. Personally, I met friends that European Studies Master’s programme will remain in my life and not only in my presented a great interest for me. The Facebook account. My plans for the future studies in the University of Latvia are quite after graduating is to make PHD here in intensive, you can take courses beyond Latvia and work as a tutor at the University those from your faculty. The programme of Latvia. My advice for the prospective gives you opportunities to travel in study international students is to overcome trips a lot, which is an unforgettable stereotypes and give a chance to Latvia to experience. During my studies, I enjoyed host you and help to develop (and bring a multiculturalism, the opportunity to travel nice jacket for winter).” around Europe, and, of course, met new Javier Mendoza, Spain, Master’s degree friends. Staying in Latvia was a new step programme “European Studies” graduate up in my life and inspired me for new beginnings.” Asset Abuov, Kazakhstan, Master’s degree “The first reason to choose UL – it is one programme “European Studies” graduate of the oldest and largest universities in the Baltic States. Secondly, I could only

find the suitable field of studies that I am “After finishing my school I decided to interested at UL. Studies in UL are very study Medicine and the University of Latvia well organized. The number of students in offered full degree Medicine studies in classrooms does not exceed 15 students English. The most positive thing from my for graduate studies. which makes the study and living experience in Latvia was studies more comprehensive and valuable. the friends I got for my life. Six years in Living in Riga is a wonderful experience. Riga was an experience itself. The Medicine It is neither a small nor a very big city. studies went really fast and I enjoyed my Everything is easy to reach in Riga. I time in Riga. Right now I am working as strongly recommend to choose Riga as medical doctor in Finland and my plans for your spot for either full time or exchange the future are to continue my professional studies.” work and soon I’ll start my residency in internal diseases.” Sedat Yildirim, Turkey, Master’s degree programme “English Philology” graduate Maija Hynninen, Finland, Higher professional study programme “Medicine” graduate

44 45 Admission procedure

Apply for studies apply.lu.lv

Acceptance by UL

Applicant’s eligibility to admission requirements are checked

Diploma recognition www.aic.lv/portal/en

Confirmation by applicant

Study Agreement and tuition fee

Accommodation

Send documents by mail (original or notarized copies)

Visa/Residence permit1 (if applicable)

Finalize enrolment

Registration at OCMA2

Registration at the UL Student services Office

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46 47 How to apply Finance

International undergraduate applicants 8. Motivation letter (for the Master’s More information on tuition fees of the ERASMUS MUNDUS Partnerships between for degree studies are required to have programmes in European Studies, Culture programme of your interest is available European and third country higher completed secondary or high school and Social Antropology, Teacher and here: www.university.lv/degreestudies education institutions include scholarships education and must be eligible to enter Pedagogy). In accordance with bilateral agreements and fellowships for mobility at all academic university in their own country. levels (undergraduate, master, doctoral, 9. Curriculum Vitae (for the Master’s on co-operation in education and science, postdoctoral and staff). International postgraduate applicants programmes in International Business with the State Education Development Agency for degree studies are required to have a specialization in Export Management, (SEDA) offers scholarships to students, More information: International Mobility completed the bachelor’s education level. Educational Treatment of Diversity, researchers and teaching staff of several Unit, [email protected] International doctoral degree applicants European Studies, Culture and Social countries for studies in Latvian higher are required to have completed bachelor’s Antropology and Teacher). education institutions (HEIs). More and master’s education level comprising at information: www.viaa.gov.lv least 5 years of full time studies. 10. Medical report and copy of complete International students should submit the vaccination document, confirming online application form at apply.lu.lv with Hepatitis B and TD Tetanus/ Diphtheria the following application documents: vaccinations (for the Higher Professional Study programme Medicine). 1. Notarized copy of secondary or high school diploma and grade transcript in original language (for undergraduate Application deadline studies) or notarized copy of bachelor’s diploma and the diploma supplement Aplication should be submitted in original language (for postgraduate electonically at apply.lu.lv until: studies). Education documents (except the • July 1 (EU/EEA citizens who can documents issued in EU/EEA countries or compete for a state-financed study Switzerland) must be legalized. place) 2. Certified translation of education • June 15 (citizens of other countries not documents in English or Latvian. requiring a visa) 3. Document confirming that the applicant • May 15 (other countries) is proficient in the language of instruction (if necessary). 4. Copy of passport. 5. Application form. 6. One photo. 7. Copy of application fee payment receipt. Application fee is non-refundable, and must be transferred to the UL bank account. For more information, please visit www.university.lv

48 49 Italian language tests Japanese language test Language Proficiency CILS (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) Straniera dell’Universita per Stranieri di – at least level N3 Siena) – at least level B2 If English or other foreign language programme „English Philology” – C1 CELI (Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Arabic and Turkish language required by the specific programme is Italiana (Perugia)) – at least level B2 test not your native language and/or your PLIDA (Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante German language tests TELC (European Language Certificates) – at previous education is not obtained in it Alighieri) - at least level B2 DSD (Das Deutsche Sprachdiplom der least level B1 (English - in USA, Canada, Australia, New CEFR (Common European Framework of Zealand, Great Britain, Scotland or Ireland), Kultusministerkonferenz): level 2 Reference for Languages) – at least level Latvian language certificates you have to present the results of one of DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den B2 the internationally recognized tests (see Hochschulzugang): at least level 2 Certificate of the National Language issued below) or obtain a satisfactory evaluation TestDaF (Der Test Deutsch als Chinese language test by the State Education Centre of the in English in the entrance examination in Fremdsprache): at least level 4 in all test Ministry of Education and Science of the programmes where it is required. sections HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) – at least Republic of Latvia – at least level A2 level 4 Other language skills certificates will be Goethe – Zertifikat: at least level B2 Certificate issued by the Centre of Applied considered to recognize or University CEFR (Common European Framework of Linguistics of the University of Latvia can provide language test for additional Reference for Languages) – at least level minimum grade – 4 (almost satisfactory) payment (97.50 EUR) B2 The University of Latvia accepts the following internationally recognized French language tests language tests: DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue English language tests française): level B2 DALF (Diplôme approfondi de langue TOEFL IBT (Test of English as a Foreign française): at least level C1 Language) Internet-based: score of at least 80; TCF (Test de connaissance du français): at least 400 points IELTS (International English Language Testing System): score of at least 5.5; TEF (Test d’Evaluation du Français): at least 541 points CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): satisfactory pass CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) – at least level CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced B2 English): satisfactory pass FCE (First Certificate in English): at least Spanish language tests level B; does not apply to master`s degree programme „English Philology” DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua PTE (Pearson Test of English): at least level Extranjera) – at least level B2 B2; with the exception of master`s degree CEFR (Common European Framework of programme “English Philology” – C1 Reference for Languages) – at least level CEFR (Common European Framework of B2 Reference for Languages) – at least level B2; with the exception of master`s degree

50 51 The list of the embassies of Latvia around The prices for examination of the the world: documents for requesting a temporary Visa and residence permit www.mfa.gov.lv/en/mission residence permit: The students are advised to contact • Within 30 days EUR 71.14 the coordinator at UL in the following • Within 10 working days EUR 213.43 situations: Students are advised to carefully read months after the planned departure • Within 5 working days EUR 355.72 the information about the application from Latvia) and submit the application 1) If there is no embassy of Latvia in your procedure for the residence permit. It is documents at OCMA. Please, see the list of country of residence; available on the UL website: documents here: 2) If you are a citizen of a country that www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/degree/visas www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/degree/visas requires a visa to enter Latvia, however, Decisions about issuing visas and 4) Receive the decision on the residence you have a valid residence permit in one of residence permits are passed by the Office permit issuance after 45 days (it is possible the Schengen countries. of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) to speed up the process for an additional UL coordinator may also submit student’s www.pmlp.gov.lv/en fee), see page 53 documents for the residence permit in N.B. It is student’s own responsibility 5) Arrange a meeting at the OCMA (tel.: person at the OCMA, however, it is not to prepare all the necessary application +371 67829750) and receive the residence possible in case of all countries. Please, documents. permit. It will be required to present the consult the coordinator about the eligible Citizens of EU, EEA and Switzerland passport, a life and health insurance policy countries. Afterwards, a student needs which is valid in Latvia, and a copy of to send all the documents (originals or Degree students, who are EU citizens and statement on fluorography or X-ray results notarized copies) required for the residence reside in the Republic of Latvia for a period (the original must be presented) issued by permit to the coordinator of the University exceeding 90 days, counting from the first a competent institution in Latvia. of Latvia via regular or express mail. More day of entry, must register at the OCMA information: and receive a registration certificate: The state fees for issuing a residence www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/degree/visas permit card in 10 working days – EUR www.lu.lv/eng/istudents/degree/visas 14.23, or in 2 working days – EUR 28.46 Citizens from visa-free countries (the state fee can be paid only with a bank There are several countries (besides EU, card). EEA and Switzerland) whose citizens do N.B. It is highly recommended in non- not need a visa to enter Latvia and can direct flights to Latvia to choose the flight reside in the Schengen area not longer route where Latvia is the first Schengen than 90 days within a half year. Please, see entry airport. the list of visa-free countries here: www. Other nationals am.gov.lv/en/service/4714. If a student remains in Latvia for a period exceeding 90 After the invitation (obtained from UL days starting from the first day of arrival coordinator) is approved at the OCMA: within a half year, he or she must apply for • Bachelor’s programme students must the residence permit at the OCMA. apply for the residence permit at the Checklist: Embassy of Latvia in their country of 1) Receive the invitation number for residence; residence permit from your University • Students enrolling in master’s and coordinator on your arrival in Latvia; doctoral programmes may enter Latvia 2) Arrange the meeting at the OCMA (tel.: with a visa and submit the documents +371 67829750); for the residence permit upon their 3) Present a passport (valid at least 3 arrival in Riga.

52 53 Student society

Accommodation Students’ Council The University of Latvia provides The UL Students’ Council is the UL accommodation in two dormitories, students’ representative body. It protects which are located outside the city centre their rights and interests. The Council holds (approx. 15 minutes by trolleybus). Prima several events, among which the biggest is Hostel offers single, double and triple the annual freshmen celebration “Aristotle” rooms (100–270 EUR per month). Rēznas at the end of August/beginning of Student Hotel offers double rooms at 100 September. The Foreign Affairs Committee EUR per month. If you prefer an alternative of the Students’ Council implemented the to the University’s dormitories, you should Culture Exchange Programme to bring look for a private housing on your own and international students together with local it is advisable to do so ahead of time. students. More information: www.university.lv/accommodation Radio of UL Culture Exchange Radio Naba (www.naba.lv) is a non- commercial University’s radio station Programme (NABA 95.8FM), established in 2002. Its The main objective of the Culture Exchange spirit is reflected not only in the alternative Programme (CEP) is to promote a stronger music it plays, but also in the wide variety amity between Latvian and foreign of original shows it broadcasts. These students by introducing them to the shows provide their listeners with a view unique aspects of foreign cultures. regarding a wide range of musical genres, art and culture. NABAKLAB is the music CEP offers an unforgettable cultural club, which was founded in 2009 and, cocktail. Throughout the programme similarly to Radio Naba, also represents you will meet students from all over non-commercial music. The authors of the world, who will educate you about various Radio Naba programmes and their cuisine, national art and music. The the club’s guest artists participate in the Culture Exchange Programme lasts for events of NABAKLAB, offering musical, three months in each semester and is poetry, literature, theatre and cinema completely free of charge. Meetings are nights, exhibitions and fashion shows, usually held twice a month. creative lectures and workshops. 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 programme. In addition, CEP is a great opportunity to improve your knowledge of foreign languages.

54 55 Culture The main organizer of arts and cultural life is Juventus, the cultural, artistic and educational creative society of the UL. The foundation has been established Sports in 1993 and is successfully engaged in The sports life at the UL is organized cultural processes within the country and by the UL Sports Centre, which offers abroad. Students are welcome to take more than 10 different indoor or outdoor part in more than 19 different amateur sport disciplines. Students may train groups, including choirs, dance groups, both professionally or just for general wind ensemble, early music ensemble, fitness. Each year, students are welcome the chamber orchestra, the wind band, to compete for the University’s Cup and the student’s theatre group, the ceramics enjoy the Athletics Day, aerobics festival, studio and others. The amateur groups streetball tournament, as well as other take part in various festivals, charity events. If you like football (soccer), you are events and competitions, and they have welcome to join the International students’ won both locally and internationally football team «ET». recognized awards.

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