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University of Latvia

University of Latvia. 2010. Latvia. 2.2 million inhabitants. Riga. 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 Riga. Baltic Sea – 10 km

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University of Latvia

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  1. University of Latvia 2010

  2. Latvia 2.2 million inhabitants

  3. Riga • 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 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 Latvia

  6. University 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. Males 30% State financed students 37% Tuition fee is paid by 63% Females 70% UL students Natural sciences 24% Total number of students 19600 (October, 2010) Social sciences 45% Part time students 24% Full time students 76% Humanities 31%

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

  9. Study Programmes in English or 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 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 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 and Student Council • Excursions • Introductions to faculties and university facilities • Sports events • Thematic parties

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

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

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

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

  18. Thank you for your attention!www.lu.lvlinda.zidere@lu.lvcontact person for CENTAURI sarmite.rutkovska@lu.lv

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