At the Department of Latvian and Baltic Studies (LNB) of the Faculty of Humanities, research is conducted in various areas of linguistics – contemporary and historical Latvian linguistics, general linguistics, Baltic linguistics, Latvian dialectology, language culture, and literary studies – including the history of Latvian literature, comparative literary studies, literary theory, as well as Latvian folklore studies and Baltic mythology. Special attention is devoted to grammar research, the study of Latvian post-exile literature, the national epic in an international context, Latgalian studies, among other topics. The department offers a bachelor's degree program in "Latvian Studies" and a master's program in "Latvian Language, Literature and Cultural Studies." These programs pay particular attention to courses in digital humanities, while theoretical knowledge can be tested in practice – students especially enjoy fieldwork in folklore studies, as well as internships in various
such as education, business, law, the art, politics and the media are required. The graduates are employed as translators, content managers, editors,assistants to department and project managers, teachers in language centres and universities. 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 General secondary high school diploma; English language proficiency The average grade of the secondary education document in all subjects must be at least 6 (in a 10 point grading system ). All grades must be passing(at least 4 in a 10 point grading system ). By presenting proof of Latvian language, you can compete for a state-financed study place. Please see criteria below. Enrollment criteria (for students competing
In the 2013 Moot Court Competition , the winners were University of Latvia Faculty of Law students Liene Ābola, Krista Bērziņa, and Madara Locāne , who also submitted the Best Written Submission of the competition. The team’s coach was Agris Repšs , a partner at the law firm ZAB "Sorainen" and a sworn attorney . The title of Best Oralist was awarded to Marats Golovkins . Information about the students' achievements was published in the journal Jurista Vārds on June 11, 2013 , Issue No. 23 (774) . From 2009 to 2016 , the civil law moot court competition was organized by ELSA Latvia . Moot Court Photo Gallery .
The Bachelor’s programme is the initial step towards qualifying of a lawyer. Its primary objective is to provide foundational knowledge and competencies across all areas of law. Students can specialise by selecting courses from a list of compulsory elective courses in their area of interest. Although the programme does not include an internship, practical skills are developed through study methods such as case studies, moot courts, etc. The studies are led by highly qualified teaching staff, including judges, barristers and heads of various state institutions.
Off-campus access (only for the students and academic staff of the Faculty of Law of the University of Latvia) Thomson Reuters Westlaw is a legal research database containing more than 1000 legal journals, national laws, case law, news, archives and document collections, and more. WestlawNext consists of many databases and offers extensive research capabilities. The database is available in cooperation with the Riga Graduate School of Law. Ask your question to a consultant at the Library of the UL ! Your feedback is essential to evaluate the need for this e-resource!
Each scholarship is a support point for continued work of students and young researchers toward new achievements. Beneficiaries of the UL and UL Foundation’s patron scholarships will continue to acquire academic knowledge and advance their practical skills with even greater vigour – through studies, contributing to community, dedicating themselves to research and development. Sholarship recipients: In 2019/2020 acad. year In 2018/2019 acad. year In 2017/2018 acad. year From 2011 to 2016 From 2005 to 2010 From 1999 to 2004
Conference will be held at: The 35th Scientific Conference of the Institute of Solid State Physics (within the 77th Scientific Conference of the University of Latvia) will take place from 20 to 22 February 2019. You and your students are invited to participate at the conference and submit your abstracts till February 1, 2019 . Program of the conference Program of the conference in Latvian Book of abstracts Book of abstracts Conference photo The conference photo can be viewed here. Posters: Maximum size of the posters A1.
Drawing on UL regulation 2009 - No 239 (with Senate of University of Latvia editions until 02.07.2018. ), the UL Doctoral School of Lifelong learning (LU-DS-LLL) "Strengthening of Human Capacity and Learning in Life and Work in Inclusive Contexts of Diversity" is a multi-disciplinary theme-oriented UL project. The Doctoral School is managed by the Council with international and national members as well as representatives of participating doctoral programmes. The Doctoral School also participates in the implementation of Master Study programmes, as they prepare students for possible doctoral degree studies.
The aim of the “Pre-trial Investigation” programme is to offer students the opportunity to gain excellent professional higher education in law, aligned with Level 6 of the Latvian Framework of Educational Qualifications. The programme provides professional legal studies that align with state requirements and labour market demands. It is built on a solid theoretical foundation, adheres to the professional standard for investigators, and emphasizes practical applicability. Graduates gain the skills and knowledge needed to independently conduct professional investigative work. Note: the study programme is licensed as of August 1, 2023.
The University of Latvia (UL) Student Business Incubator is the largest university based business incubator in Latvia. The incubator helps students and their teams of all study levels and faculties to start and develop a business, offering comprehensive support, which, for example, includes the opportunity to participate in incubator workshops, receive support from mentors and coaches, gain access to office and production facilities, and financial support in the form of grants and stipends. Every year in October, the incubator organizes a student business opportunity festival Icebreakers . The UL Student Business Incubator has been established thanks to the University of Latvia, the UL Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, as well as Latvian and foreign patrons, incl. Friends of the University of Latvia members, financial support. All donations from patrons are administered by the University of Latvia Foundation. From the autumn semester of 2019, the LU Student Business