Lectures at UL are Held Online; Face Masks Mandatory in University Premises

Entry into the University of Latvia premises permitted only to its students and employees, the use of face masks is mandatory

Despite the exceptions to wearing the face masks issued by the Cabinet of Ministers, permitting optional use at educational institutions, UL has stipulated that wearing masks is a mandatory requirement in UL shared spaces, libraries and auditoriums to ensure the safety of UL students and staff. Everyone present at any of the UL premises must be able to identify themselves by presenting a valid employee or student card upon request of security guards and service personnel. A hand disinfection point is provided at the entrance to all buildings.

Studies are conducted remotely

According to the decision issued after the extraordinary meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on October 27, the studies will take place remotely until the end of the year, except for the acquisition of the applied part of the programmes, where the material and technical equipment available on the premises is required. Students can obtain current information about the organization of the study process at the dean's office of their faculty.

Contact information of faculties for inquiries regarding organization of studies

UL public access buildings and restrictions (as of 26.10.):

UL main building, Raiņa bulvāris 19 (Faculty of Law, Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Computing) – entry only by the main entrance (yard entrance is used exclusively by operational transport) and only UL students and employees are permitted in the premises, presenting a valid student or employee card at the entrance. Face masks should be worn in common areas. A hand disinfection point is provided at the entrance.

Aspazijas bulvāris 5 (Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, Faculty of History and Philosophy) – entry only by the main entrance (yard entrance is used exclusively by operational transport) and only UL students and employees are permitted in the premises, presenting a valid student or employee card at the entrance. Face masks should be worn in common areas. A hand disinfection point is provided at the entrance.

Visvalža iela 4a (Faculty of Humanities) – entry only by the main entrance (yard entrance is used exclusively by operational transport) and only UL students and employees are permitted in the premises, presenting a valid student or employee card at the entrance. Face masks should be worn in common areas. A hand disinfection point is provided at the entrance.

Jelgavas iela 1, House of Nature (Faculty of Chemistry, Faculty of Biology, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences) – entry only by the main entrance (yard entrance is used exclusively by operational transport) and only UL students and employees are permitted in the premises, presenting a valid student or employee card at the entrance. Face masks should be worn in common areas. A hand disinfection point is provided at the entrance.

Jelgavas iela 3, House of Science (Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Optometry, Faculty of Medicine) – entry only by the main entrance (yard entrance is used exclusively by operational transport) and only UL students and employees are permitted in the premises, presenting a valid student or employee card at the entrance. Face masks should be worn in common areas. A hand disinfection point is provided at the entrance.

Lauvas iela 4 (Faculty of Social Sciences) – entry only by the main entrance. Only UL students and employees are permitted in the premises, presenting a valid student or employee card at the entrance. Face masks should be worn in common areas. A hand disinfection point is provided at the entrance.

Imantas 7. līnija-1 (Faculty of Education, Psychology and Art) – entry only by the main entrance. Only UL students and employees are permitted in the premises, presenting a valid student or employee card at the entrance. Face masks should be worn in common areas. A hand disinfection point is provided at the entrance.

 The University of Latvia wishes everyone good health and fortitude.