WELCOME VALUES SUSTAINED OVER A CENTURY

The University of Latvia consistently remains national, leading and most influential university of Latvia. In terms of the number of students, the University of Latvia is also the largest university in the country. It is the largest comprehensive university in Latvia, and plays an important role both in the development of the entire education system and the overall economic growth of the country.

University of Latvia in facts:

• Established on September 28, 1919;

• 13 faculties;

• 17 scientific institutes;

• More than 15 000 students;

• 5% are international students;

• 3 medical colleges;

• 8 regional branches;

• More than 140 study programmes;

• 3000 employees;

• Most popular study programmes: Computer Science, Law, Communication Science;

• 1050 international cooperation agreements;

• Modern library open at the Academic Centre, open 24/7;

• University of Latvia has its own museum and Botanical Garden, as well as observatory to view stars;

• Innovative products and technologies in collaboration with entrepreneurs of Latvia.