The University of Latvia was founded in 1919 and is located in Riga, Latvia. It is one of the largest universities in the Eastern Baltic region with over 19,600 students, most of whom are Latvian. The University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs across various disciplines including humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. It also provides programs taught in English as well as student services and activities to support its international students.

1. University of LatviaUniversity of Latvia
2010

2. LatviaLatvia
2.2 million inhabitants

3. RigaRiga
 Founded 1201
 Largest city in the Baltic States and the 3rd largest
(after St.Petersburg and Stockholm) in the Northern
Baltic region
 705 703 inhabitants

4. Distance from RigaDistance from Riga
 Baltic Sea – 10 km
 Vilnius (capital of Lithuania) – 296 km
 Stockholm – 325 km
 Tallinn (capital of Estonia) – 330 km
 Helsinki – 430 km
 Minsk (capital of Byelorussia) – 485 km
 St. Petersburg – 592 km
 Warsaw – 656 km

5. University of LatviaUniversity of Latvia

6. University of LatviaUniversity of Latvia
Founded in 1919
One of the largest Universities in the
Eastern Baltic region, largest in
Latvia (23% of all students)
Leading research university in Latvia

7. UL studentsUL students
Total number of students 19600Total number of students 19600 ((October, 2010)October, 2010)
StateState
financedfinanced
students 37%students 37%
Tuition feeTuition fee
is paid byis paid by
63%63%
Full time studentsFull time students 76%76%
Part time studentsPart time students 24%24%
Males 30%Males 30%
FemalesFemales
70%70%
HumanitiesHumanities
31%31%
Natural sciencesNatural sciences
24%24%
Social sciencesSocial sciences
45%45%

8. UL sUL study programmestudy programmes
 Bachelor - 32
 Master - 39
 Doctoral - 22
 Professional - 24
 Postgraduate Medical
Education – 1 (35)

9. Study Programmes in EnglishStudy Programmes in English
or Native Languageor Native Language
 Bachelor’s Degree Programs:
• MODERN LANGUAGES AND BUISNESS STUDIES
• ENGLISH PHILOLOGY
• GERMAN PHILOLOGY
• FRENCH PHILOLOGY
 Master's Degree Programs:
• BALTIC SEA REGION STUDIES
• EUROPEAN STUDIES
• MBA (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)
• EDUCATIONAL TREATMENT OF DIVERSITY
• ENGLISH PHILOLOGY
• GERMAN PHILOLOGY
• FRENCH PHILOLOGY

10. UL Excellence CentersUL Excellence Centers
• EU Solid State Physics Institute
• Centre of Excellence for Basic Research
in Nanoscale Physics and Applications
• UNESCO Biomedical Research and
Study Centre
• UNESCO department at Institute for
Enviromental Studies and Management
• Jean Monnet Chair

11. UL servicesUL services
The University assists with visa
arrangements
Student Service
International Relations Department
Orientation meeting & social
activities
Erasmus Student Network and
Student Council

12. Erasmus Student Network andErasmus Student Network and
Student CouncilStudent Council
Excursions
Introductions to faculties and university
facilities
Sports events
Thematic parties

13. Estimated living expensesEstimated living expenses
Accommodation in dormitory: € 90 to
€ 280 per month
Accommodation deposit in dorms: 1
months rent (refunded)
Food: € 200 per month
Spending money: € 100 per month
Public transport: € 13 to € 25 per
month

14. AccomodationAccomodation
Assistance in finding the housing
Student dormitory (both local and
international students)
• fully furnished
• free wireless internet
http://www.hotelprima.lv/enghttp://www.hotelprima.lv/eng

15. UL social activitiesUL social activities
11 choirs
4 dance ensembles
Student theatre
Chamber orchestra
Brass band
Applied Art Studio

16. Having fun Latvian wayHaving fun Latvian way
Bungee jumping
Snowboarding
Mežakaķis track
Rodeļi
Bobsleigh
Catapult

17. Boat ride on Gauja river
Aerodium/Sigulda
Zorbing in Rāmkalni
Paintball, horse rides,
teniss, plane & hot air balloon flight,
sauna
Having fun Latvian wayHaving fun Latvian way

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