University of Latvia

Students can learn and specialize in all main biology sub-disciplines (cell biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, plant anatomy, botany, zoology, ecology, microbiology, biotechnology, genetics, and hydrobiology). Teaching is done in new building (opened in 2015) with modern auditoriums, laboratories and equipment. All teaching forms are used – lectures, seminars, laboratory works, as well as field-courses. Also e-learning platforms are used extensively. Faculty has good cooperation with scientific institutes were students can make their bachelor and master thesis.

https://www.lu.lv/en/studies/faculties/faculties/faculty-of-biology/

Research is done in the same biology sub-fields as teaching as teaching staff is involved also in research. Research fields with the highest results (by number of high-level publications) are ecology, molecular genetics, genetics, microbiology, plant physiology, behavior studies, immunology, parasitology, etc. As faculty is located in newly build academic center (2015) researcher are provided with the modern laboratories and equipment. Research is done not only using state or European science funds but also collaboration with industry is established.

https://www.lu.lv/en/studies/faculties/faculties/faculty-of-biology/

Cell biology

Master programme in Biology at the University of Latvia provides students with possibility to get more theoretical and practical background in their biology sub-discipline (cell biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, plant anatomy, botany, zoology, ecology, microbiology, biotechnology, genetics, and hydrobiology) after initial specialization at the bachelor level, as well as all students learn bioethics and innovations.

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Bachelor programme in Biology at the University of Latvia provides general knowledge about biology and other nature sciences (chemistry, physics, earth science, mathematics) and also students have possibility to specialize in all main biology sub-disciplines (cell biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, plant anatomy, botany, zoology, ecology, microbiology, biotechnology, genetics, and hydrobiology). Students gains not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills as large part of studies is organized as laboratory works.

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full time

Faculty was established in 1919, after foundation of the University of Latvia. During years with several reorganizations in 1997 faculty was named as the Faculty of Economics and management. In 2017 in order to show wide range of offered study programmes and fields, faculty was renamed as the Faculty of Business, Management and Economics.

https://www.bvef.lu.lv/en/about-us/about-the-faculty/

Scientific research in the field of economics, management and public administration, which correspond to the contemporary needs of Latvia, EU and other countries.

https://www.bvef.lu.lv/en/about-us/about-the-faculty/

management, International business; finance and analyse; accounting and audit

Obtainable degree - Professional Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Business The study program prepares professionals with knowledge and skills in information technology, business organization and management. The program gives the opportunity to work with the latest information technologies, to acquire a modern profession, to obtain a professional bachelor's degree in electronic business with the right to continue master studies and to get very good opportunities to find stable and well-paid work already in the last years of studies.

full time, part time

University of Economics in Bratislava (Bratislava); Heilbronn University (Germany); University of Zagreb (Croatia)

Obtainable degree - Professional Master's Degree in Business Administration. The MBA study programme "International Business (with Specialization in Export Management)" is designed to meet the requirements of a businessperson on a global scale and to address managerial issues that are relevant to implementation of trade across the national boundaries necessary for a successful adaptation and competition in the global market. The program concentrates on the more detailed aspects of international marketing, management and finance.

full time

Universite Paris-Creteil Val de Marne (France)

Degree to be achieved: Bachelor of Social Sciences in Management. The aim of the programme is to prepare the students to develop their own business in international environment or to work as a highly qualified specialist in state, private and international institutions. The graduates will have a full range of competences to work in the field of entrepreneurship in the context of laws and regulations. Students will be trained to work both - individually and in groups; they will also develop their presentation skills,analytical skills and critical thinking skills.

full time, part time

Universidade de Aveiro (Portugal); Universita degli studi di Torino (Italy); University of Coimbra (Portugal); Radboud University (Netherlands); Universidad de Huelva (Spain)

Obtainable degree Professional Bachelor's Degree in Finance Management The aim of the program is to prepare highly qualified financial economists for employment in national and local government institutions, firms in all sectors of the economy, as well as non-governmental and international organisations. The program ensures that students have mastered theoretical foundations of economics and financial management and gives the chance to obtain knowledge and applied skills that are necessary for working as a financial economist.

full time, part time

Anerican University of Bulgaria (Bulgaria); Universidade de Aveiro (Portugal)

Obtainable degree - Professional Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Analyse and Audit. The Programme prepares high qualified specialists with comprehensive professional competencies in accounting, business performance analysis and audit for Latvian and international companies. The programme includes four compulsory practices in enterprises and organizations. During practices students apply obtained theoretical knowledge explores and analyses the company's accounting and financial statements, as well as acquire the practical skills of the preparation and analysis of financial statements.

full time, part time

Obtainable degree - Professional Master Degree in Project Management. The aim of theprogram is to ensure professional Master's studies in project management that correspond to the development of the national economy, promoting the competitiveness of highly qualified project managers in the Latvian and European labor market, as well as developing students' research skills and project management skills. Graduates of the program will have acquired professional competence in all areas of project management in accordance with international project management standards (PMI, PRINCE 2, IPMA).

full time, part time

NHH Bergen (Norway)

Obtainable degree - Master of Social Sciences in Management. Graduates in the Master of Social Sciences in Management programme can work for public and private companies, universities, colleges, banks, government, local government and research institutions, as well as information services companies. The Masters programme allows one to achieve the theoretical knowledge and practical skill level that allows professional and successful work in all the above institutions or to pursue doctoral studies abroad and in Latvia in the management sciences and economic sciences field.

full time

Fachhochschule Ludwigshafen am Rhein (Germany); Technische Hochschule Deggendorf (Germany); Universidade de Aveiro (Portugal); University of Verona (Italy)

The study programme is the only accredited professional Master’s study programme in Latvia that enables the graduates of undergraduate studies to acquire more profound academic and higher level professional knowledge and skills in accounting and audit. The content of the study programme covers the most important spheres of accounting and audit the acquisition of which is necessary for the education of competitive specialists with the necessary academic and higher level professional competences in accounting and audit to work at the Latvian and international enterprises.

full time, part time

Teacher of Natural Sciences and Information Technology, professonal BSc, Work Environment Protection and Expertise - professional Master's programme

Outcomes - based teaching methods are used. Lectures, seminars and laboratory activities are proportional and are organized to promote active learning. The practical assignments, seminars, group work, research projects, discussions and problem solving are widely practiced. Bsc and Msc theses are worked out in close relation with the research institutes and Industry.

https://www.lu.lv/en/studies/faculties/faculties/faculty-of-chemistry/

•Development and validation of analytical methods for quality control of pharmaceutical products and other materials (XRPD, ICP-MS, ETAAS, XRF, HPLC,etc) • Investigation of formation and structure of active pharmaceutical ingredient crystalline forms (driving force of the formation of crystalline forms, formation and stability of co-crystals, structure-property relationships, etc.) • Ionic liquids in organic synthesis and other applications (fuel cells etc)

https://www.lu.lv/en/studies/faculties/faculties/faculty-of-chemistry/

Organic Chemistry

The Faculty of Chemistry was awarded with the EuroBachelor label for its BSc in Chemistry in 2012. The labelling was renewed in 2017 (certificate EBR1603, ECTNA). Students of this programme acquire theoretical knowledge, problem solving and practical skills of the work in different laboratories of chemistry and ability to carry out research in one of the branches of chemistry. After graduation the main part of students continue studies on Master level.

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full time

The aim of the Program of Master studies in Chemistry is to prepare highly qualified specialists for employment as professional chemists in chemical and chemistry related areas to work in research, industry or public services and to have an access to the studies in the Doctoral program. Advanced courses are joined in 3 large modules: Organic chemistry, Analytical chemistry, Physical chemistry and 2 submodules: Food chemistry and Chemistry Didactics. The Program has awarded the Chemistry Euromaster label in 2016, (certificate EM1602, ECTNA).

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full time

Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences at the University of Latvia provides academic studies in geography, geology and environmental science in all three levels of bachelor, master and doctoral studies. Education at the FGEU is centered on academic development, serves to promote further specialization, and is research oriented.

https://www.geo.lu.lv

Studies are targeted on the fundamental and applied research in the Pre-Quaternary and Quaternary geology, geomorphology, physical and landscape geography, soil science, biogeography and geomatics. The main directions of scientific research are associated with: a) vertebrate palaeontology and sedimentary environment of the Baltic Devonian Basin; b) Quaternary geology and geomorphology, including polar research; c) climate variability and changes, influence on nature objects, processes and human activities, d) applied geology of mineral resources and groundwater; e) landscape history.

https://www.geo.lu.lv

Physical and environmental geography; Regional and human geography; Regional and applied geology

The objective is to provide basic and special knowledge in geography and its sub-fields: physical geography, human geography, regional and environmental geography, and applied geography and geomatics. Studies and research in geography are in line with Latvia’s priorities in the area of science, such as: 1/ environment, climate and energy, and 2/ sustainable development of the country and its society.

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The aim is to provide academic and vocational education in geography, up-to-date theoretical and methodological knowledge in the divisions and sub-fields of geography and practical skills in research work in physical geography, regional and environmental geography, applied geography and geomatics, and human geography. Studies and research in geography are in line with Latvia’s priorities in the area of science, such as: 1/ the environment, climate and energy, and 2/ sustainable development of the country and its society.

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The objective is to provide basic knowledge in geology and related natural and Earth sciences. Foci and areas of specialisation are bedrock geology (sedimentology, palaeontology, mineralogy and stratigraphy), Quaternary geology including polar research, and applied geology including hydrogeology, engineering geology and geophysics. Studies and research in geology are in line with Latvia’s priorities in the area of science, such as: 1/ environment, climate and energy, 2/ innovative and improved materials and smart technologies, and 3/ examination and sustainable use of local resources.

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