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University of LatviaUniversity of Latvia
2010
LatviaLatvia
2.2 million inhabitants
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
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
University of LatviaUniversity of Latvia
University of LatviaUniversity of Latvia
Founded in 1919One of the largest Universities in the
Eastern Baltic region, largest in Latvia (23% of all students)
Leading research university in Latvia
UL studentsUL studentsTotal number of students 19600 Total number of students 19600 ((October, 2010)October, 2010)
State State financed financed
students 37%students 37%
Tuition fee Tuition fee is paid by is paid by
63%63%
Full time students Full time students 76%76%
Part time students Part time students 24%24%
Males 30%Males 30%
Females Females 70%70%
Humanities Humanities
31%31%
Natural sciencesNatural sciences
24%24%
Social sciencesSocial sciences
45%45%
UL sUL study programmestudy programmes Bachelor - 32 Master - 39 Doctoral - 22 Professional - 24 Postgraduate Medical
Education – 1 (35)
Study Programmes in English Study 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
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
UL servicesUL services
The University assists with visa arrangements
Student ServiceInternational Relations DepartmentOrientation meeting & social
activitiesErasmus Student Network and
Student Council
Erasmus Student Network and Erasmus Student Network and Student CouncilStudent Council
Excursions Introductions to faculties and university
facilitiesSports eventsThematic parties
Estimated living expensesEstimated living expenses
Accommodation in dormitory: € 90 to € 280 per month
Accommodation deposit in dorms: 1 months rent (refunded)
Food: € 200 per monthSpending money: € 100 per monthPublic transport: € 13 to € 25 per
month
AccomodationAccomodationAssistance in finding the housingStudent dormitory (both local and
international students)• fully furnished• free wireless internet
http://www.hotelprima.lv/enghttp://www.hotelprima.lv/eng
UL social activitiesUL social activities
11 choirs4 dance ensemblesStudent theatreChamber orchestraBrass bandApplied Art Studio
Having fun Latvian wayHaving fun Latvian wayBungee jumpingSnowboardingMežakaķis track Rodeļi BobsleighCatapult
Boat ride on Gauja river Aerodium/SiguldaZorbing in RāmkalniPaintball, horse rides,
teniss, plane & hot air balloon flight,
sauna
Having fun Latvian wayHaving fun Latvian way
Thank you for your Thank you for your attention!attention!
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