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KEY FOR YOUR DEVELOPMENT!. Latvia. European Union member country. Liepaja. Brief history of Liepāja (1/2). Liepaja has developed from small fishermen villages located near Liva River On April 4, 1253 this place was first mentioned in documents
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Latvia European Union member country
Brief history of Liepāja (1/2) • Liepaja has developed from small fishermen villages located near Liva River • On April 4, 1253 this place was first mentioned in documents • Because of the port’s progress aTransatlantic ferry line Liepaja – New York – Halifax was opened in 1906 • From 1899 to 1909 a military port, and 8 km of land forts were constructed, the military town built around it with Officer’s Palace, Orthodox Church, and Riding Manege
Brief history of Liepāja (2/2) • After the Word War I, when the independent state of Latviawas founded, Liepaja became the capital (returned to Riga only after half a year) • During the Soviet times,one third of the city was a Soviet Naval Base with 26 thousand military members,thusLiepaja became a closed city and even local people had to have a special permit to enter the city • In 1915, Liepāja's local government issued its own money - Libava rubles • The organ of Liepāja Holy Trinity Cathedral is one of the most outstanding masterpieces in the world,it is famous for its size, history, visual image and musical quality
Liepāja The oldest professional theatre in Latvia Sport’s friendly World’s class orchestra Rich and attractive entertainment
Liepāja is the city of students! University was founded in 1954
Offered international programmes in English Language: Bachelor programmes Master programmes
New Media Art (2/2) MAIN SUBJECTS: • Audio Culture • New Media Art Research • Culture Based Economy • Interactive Media • Photographic Media • New Media (Art) in Cultural Environment, Acoustic Arts / Electronic Music • Digital Network Media
Application Application form 1 photo 3 x4 cm Copy of passport Curriculum Vitae Motivation letter Official certificate of English language knowledge (IELTS 6) Secondary (High) School graduation Certificate and Transcript Bachelor degree (official transcripts required), Education documents must be accompanied by English translations of all certificates and transcripts along with approval of documents Order certifying payment of registration fee 100 EUR apply.liepu.lv
Scholarship European Social Fund scholarshipsfor Liepaja University Master degree students of “New media art” and “Information technology” study programmes. Only student who had successfully passed the prescribed period can apply for scholarship. The amount of scholarship: 430 EUR per month.
Student Hostel Rent per month: EUR 36 (triple-room), EUR 50 (double-room) and EUR 90 (single room)