RECTOR’S WELCOME

Established in 1919, the University of Latvia, the only comprehensive university in Latvia, has been a national centre of higher education for almost a century. Today it is a place uniting the brightest academic minds, innovative research and an exciting study process. The University of Latvia is ranked in THE and QS world university ratings, and it has been awarded the QS four star excellence label in 2015.

The University of Latvia continuously advances, expanding horizons of education, research and development by collaborating internationally, increasing the number of joint study programs and international students, broadening and strengthening cooperation with industrial partners. The newly opened Academic Centre for Natural sciences is an excellent environment for research-based studies and multidisciplinary development. And this is only the beginning. During the coming years, the UL campus will expand by adding new study centres for Social sciences and Humanities, as well as the facilities for research and technology transfer in Medicine, Life Sciences, Material Science and Nanotechnology.

We are sure that the world class studies and research, the increasing number of international fellow students and dynamic student life, complemented by a welcoming, friendly and safe local environment in Riga city will make your stay at UL an unforgettable experience and a great contribution to your future.

Experience the University of Latvia!

Prof. Indriķis Muižnieks

Rector

of the University of Latvia Full Member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences