Academic CentreDegree to be achieved: Professional Bachelor’s degree in Industrial engineering management, Professional qualification: Industrial management engineer
Duration of studies: 4 years (Full time)
Amount of credits: 160 credit points or 240 ECTS
European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: Level 6
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) level: Level 6
Language of instruction: English
Accreditation: the program is accredited until 30.09.2027.
Director of the Programme: Henrijs Kaļķis (Henrijs.Kalkis@lu.lv,)
Tuition fee
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and their family members; Long Term Resident EU - 2700 EUR per Year
Other сountry citizens - 2950 EUR per Year
Please note that the tuition fee may change in 2025.
The study programme is unique in the Baltic States. Professional Bachelor’s study programme “Industrial Engineering and Management” prepares highly qualified, competitive and competent experts. Successful completion of the programme results in Professional Bachelor’s degree in Industrial engineering management and professional qualification of “Industrial Management Engineer”. The study courses are taught by a team of qualified, well-motivated and experienced academic personnel. Modern and creative study process allows the students to acquire knowledge, skills and competencies in inter-field study programme, which combines engineering sciences, management sciences and natural sciences courses. During engineering studies, the students gain understanding of system management principles in industrial engineering and practical skills in provision and improvement of technical processes of manufacturing. The management science courses provide students with knowledge on management principles and human resources management, entrepreneurship organization, management of innovations and efficiency, as well as performance of necessary economic calculations. The students learn principles of organization performance quality and efficiency, which include LEAN philosophy (prudent management methods) and methods that are used by the world’s leading industrial companies. The acquired knowledge will allow the programme alumni - system management engineer - to understand functionality of industrial company system and to provide strategically justified decision making.
Career opportunities
The graduates of the professional Bachelor’s programme “Industrial Engineering and Management” are able to work as the managers of the highest level and system management engineers in a company of any industry. The acquired knowledge allows to understate and regulate technological processes of the company, as well as to manage companies and structural departments of organizations. Market research shows that there is a lack of highly qualified engineers both in Latvia and abroad, and the demand of such experts will significantly increase in the future. Therefore, the graduates will not only have sufficient opportunities of employment, but also career growth opportunities both in Latvia and abroad.
More information about study programme and Study plan.
Erasmus+ exchange possibilities
UL full-time students, regardless of their citizenship, have the opportunity to apply for the ERASMUS + exchange program for studies or/and traineeship.
More information:
ERASMUS + study mobility
ERASMUS + traineeship moblity
Admission requirements
1. General secondary high school diploma;
2. English language proficiency.
3. Grade in Mathematics and Physics must be no less than 6 in a 10 point grading system.
4. All grades must be passing (at least 4 on a 10-point scale).
As a part of the admission process applicants will be asked to participate in an online interview.
Autumn Intake (application start: 19 Nov 2024; studies start in Sept 2025)
Full-time
