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University of LatviaUniversity of Latvia
2010
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LatviaLatvia
2.2 million inhabitants
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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
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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
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University of LatviaUniversity of Latvia
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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
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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%
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UL sUL study programmestudy programmes Bachelor - 32 Master - 39 Doctoral - 22 Professional - 24 Postgraduate Medical
Education – 1 (35)
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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
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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
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UL servicesUL services
The University assists with visa arrangements
Student ServiceInternational Relations DepartmentOrientation meeting & social
activitiesErasmus Student Network and
Student Council
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Erasmus Student Network and Erasmus Student Network and Student CouncilStudent Council
Excursions Introductions to faculties and university
facilitiesSports eventsThematic parties
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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
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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
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UL social activitiesUL social activities
11 choirs4 dance ensemblesStudent theatreChamber orchestraBrass bandApplied Art Studio
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Having fun Latvian wayHaving fun Latvian wayBungee jumpingSnowboardingMežakaķis track Rodeļi BobsleighCatapult
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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
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Thank you for your Thank you for your attention!attention!
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