Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

We prepare educated specialists in agriculture (Agronomist with specialization in field crop or horticulture, Zootechnician in breeding, and Manager of agricultural enterprise) with the skills and abilities necessary for fulfillment of professional duties. Versatile learning and professional practice in the study process provides a link between theory and production. After graduation students are able to use scientific conclusions for the improvement of the production technologies, understand the significance of the sustainable agricultural production and its unity with environment.

http://www.lf.llu.lv/lv/studijas

The main research direction: important microorganisms (Rhizobium app., mycorrhizal fungi) and invertebrates in agriculture (interactions between different groups of microorganisms, life cycle of pathogenic fungi, crop pest infestation and crop natural enemies ect.). Plant productivity (field crop and horticulture) and yield quality through environmentally-friendly technologies. Soil diversity and protection. The role of soil in the formation of environmental risks. Animal productivity and functional efficiency. Research on animal welfare, adaptation processes and behavior ect.

http://www.lf.llu.lv/lv/zinatne-un-inovacija

agronomy (field crops and horticultural plants), animal husbandry, livestock production, manager of agricultural enterprise

Professional Bachelor's study program "Agriculture", Professional bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, four qualification: Agronomist with specialization in field crop, Agronomist with specialization in horticulture, Zootechnician in breeding, Manager of agricultural enterprise. Study process is based in research. Students carry out their theses within different research projects, evaluate economical, environmental and ecological aspects in their theses thus providing some interdisciplinarity.

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Academic program “Agriculture”, Master degree of Agricultural Sciences, 3 areas of specialization: Field crop, Horticulture and Animal Science. Qualification after graduation: master of Agricultural Sciences. Study process is based in research, main research direction: improving field crop/horticulture plant productivity and yield quality through environmentally-friendly technologies; animal productivity and functional efficiency. Students carry out their theses within different research projects. Interdisciplinarities is provided through research projects in which students are involved.

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We stand out for delivering large proportion of lessions in laboratories emphasizing lessons in smaller groups, so students can gain pratical expieriances during initial years and apply gained skills in internships.

https://www.llu.lv/sites/default/files/2020-12/StrategijaENG_8_12_2020.pdf

We mainly focus on applied computer science. Our particular strenghts are precision systems in agriculture and forestry as well as smart cities solutions.

https://www.llu.lv/sites/default/files/2020-12/StrategijaENG_8_12_2020.pdf

Computer Science and Engineering

IT for sustainable development are an area within discipline of IT. Solutions for sustainable development are important component for future development of societies that comes hand in hand with smart management of resources,preserving environment.This study programme provides knowledge of IT with focus on sustainability of software and hardware solutions created.Students learn to design interdisciplinary software solutions with quality aspect in mind throughout design process.Courses are carried out in specially designed laboratories that focus on software development and quality assurance.

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part time

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

Programme aims to provide education in field of Computer Science as well as fundamentals of professional and research IT thus meeting the growing demand for specialists in this field.Objective is to train specialists who have:knowledge and understanding of major aspects and concepts of computer science, including most important and state-of-the art technologies;understanding of the wider range of IT disciplines and issues affecting the sector as well as the latest trends;understanding of the information system life cycle and the tasks of its phases;basic skills of scientific research work.

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part time

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

Programme is oriented towards following applications of IT in interdisciplinary trends:computerized production control systems with the aim to educate for analysis of production systems and development and maintaining of control systems by using the specificity of hardware;systems analysis–good theoretical knowledge of software engineering,practical skills to solve problems related to designing,maintaining and application of software systems; IT in biosystems with the aim to prepare to be creative and to be able to apply new solutions of IT for storing and analyzing biological data.

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part time

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

Teaching areas of specialisation is interdisciplinary orientation: land management, real estate law, cadastral and market valuation of real estate, cadastre, cadastral surveying, topographic surveying, geodesy, engineering geodesy, remote sensing, photogrammetry, chartography. After graduation of studu programme and 2 years of experience can take certificates of practical operation of land management, land cadastral surveying and engineering geodesy.

Research areas is interdisciplinary orientation: in social and engineering area. Thematic for research of our institution is land degradation research, research for improvement cadastral valuation models, research of geographic information systems for spatial planning, research of leveling system changes, research of geospatial data collection possibilities with new technologies and useing for different economics needs.

Geomatic; Geospatial technology; Geodesy

Areas of specialisation is interdisciplinary orientation: land management, real estate law, cadastral and market valuation of real estate, cadastre, cadastral surveying, topographic surveying, geodesy, engineering geodesy, remote sensing, photogrammetry, chartography. After graduation of studu programme and 2 years of experience can take certificates of practical operation of land management, land cadastral surveying and engineering geodesy.

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Environmental engineering deals with environmental, human and nature-friendly technology theory. It analyses the compliance of technology principles with the development rules for natural ecosystems,raw materials and energy output,as well as the complex and rational use of physical chemical processes. Students shall acquire knowledge of water supply,waste water treatment, land reclamation, waste management, and rational use of natural resources, the construction of rural roads, water management and hydrology. Environmental engineers mostly work in the fields of water management and sanitation.

https://www.llu.lv/en/faculty-of-environment-and-civil-engineering

The research activities are mainly related with assessment of water quantity and quality aspects in agricultural areas including implementation of the Agricultural Runoff Monitoring Programme, nature-based solutions for water and nutrient retention purposes, hydrology and hydrochemical modelling. The research activities also involve measurements and assessment of emissions of greenhouse gases from agricultural areas and investigations on measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.

https://www.llu.lv/en/faculty-of-environment-and-civil-engineering

Water resources and management

Water professionals are able to develop new hydrological cycles affected by humans,to dry both rural areas and urban areas,to supply water and to develop waste water treatment systems.Knowledge enabling a well-targeted environment, water management, reclamation,waste water treatment as well as waste holdings,environmental protection and sustainable use of natural resources.Graduates have been requested as certified engineers in water management industry and amelioration design plants,utilities companies and local governments,State Environmental Service and related governmental organizations.

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part time

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

Students at the highest level are able to deepen their knowledge in the chosen study direction of environmental engineering, water management, land management or geodesy.Mandatory courses consist of geographic information systems,rights of real estate,research methodology and data analysis,philosophy of science.Students gain a systematic approach and critical understanding in the analysis of problem situations and possible solutions. Students acquire skills to work in the fields of study directions and supplement it with the most recent and specific knowledge of thematically related fields.

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part time

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

Welcomes students who are keen on technologies,innovations and education.They will have good knowledge in agricultural production and production processing modern technologies,autotransport and energy usage,educational aspects,as well as in designing and manufacturing of advanced technical machinery.Graduates - highly demanded specialists for the national economy.Study process is conducted in up-to-date training laboratories in the supervision of professional teaching staff and guest lecturers using traditional as well as modern and even avan-garde teaching methods and study materials.

https://www.tf.llu.lv/lv/studiju-iespejas ; https://www.llu.lv/en/faculty-of-engineering

Priority research topics: Use of sustainable energy in motor vehicles; Smart technologies and robots in Biosystems; Acquisition and use of renewable energy; Reduction and rational use of manufacturing by-products and residues

https://www.tf.llu.lv/lv/petijuma-virzieni ; https://www.llu.lv/en/research-fields

Program has two specializations - Agricultural Machinery and Road Transport.The amount of joint study courses of the program is 61% of the total amount; internships - 9%; bachelor's thesis - 7.5%;the amount of different specialization courses - 22.5%.The main research areas:smart technologies and robots in agriculture; use of agricultural and forestry residues for energy production; reduction of CO2 emissions in transport and use of alternative fuels in mobile technology;renewable energy production, conversion and utilization solutions in agriculture;sustainable multimodal mobility solutions.

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part time

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

Prepare qualified specialists through practically applicable professional studies to be able to work for the companies operating in the field of metal processing,mechanical engineering, designing,agricultural,transport,trade and which are related to designing,manufacturing,technical servicing,improvement,sales and repair of devices and equipment.To prepare competent engineers who have good knowledge of agricult. production and production processing techn. according to the needs of national economy,who can solve current challenges in modern mechanical engineering and metal processing industry.

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part time

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

Applied energy enginerring is a professional highest education programme which prepares specialists who deal with energy application solutions which is emphasized by the word “applied”. The aim of the programme is to provide energy supply and electrical equipment service entities in rural areas, cities and small towns with specialists of electrical power engineering and heat power engineering, educate competent engineers who are able to solve topical issues of rational use of energy and implementation of modern energy supply technology.

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part time

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

The aim of the “Agricultural Engineering” masters studies is to prepare comprehensively educated young scientists, pedagogues, entrepreneurs, public administration and local government specialists. The main task of master's academic studies is to provide an opportunity for master's students to acquire in-depth theoretical knowledge in the chosen field of engineering, as well as to acquire skills of pedagogical and scientific research work. The program has four subprograms: Agricultural Technologies and Machinery, Vehicles and Service, Machine Design and Production and Energetic.

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part time

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies