Objectives of the course - to develop students’ ability to keep up communication in Russian in everyday, sociocultural and educational spheres. The course activates students’ skills in speaking, reading, listening, writing, extends the volume of lexical items, complements and deepens knowledge on Russian grammar and perfects skills to use the mastered grammatical structures at expression of different intents, acquaints with actual information about Russia. The course consists of 8 topics. Mastering of a topic supposes the prosecution of vocabulary and grammar, acquaintance with texts, audio and video records. The topics of the course give ability to repeat, extend and activate studied before, to go back to the difficulties for foreigners at mastering of Russian (use of different cases, use of perfective and imperfective of the Russian verbs, use of verbs of motion, etc). At classes authentic materials are used.
The aim of the study course is to provide the students with a knowledge of mathematical concepts used in Data Science applications and to teach the students to choose the right methods and apply these methods to solving practical problems.
The objectives of the study course are the following:
•to learn special topics from linear algebra, matrix analysis, probability theory, and optimization that are used in data science applications;
•to get acquainted with the most popular algorithms and methods used in data science;
•to get an overview of the problems that occur in the context of data science
•to develop the practical skills of problem formulation and solving;
•to develop necessary skills for solving problems with MatLab;
•to learn the main principles of data analysis and get an overview of the possible extensions.
The language of instruction is English.
The language course is designed for foreign students, who have completed “Latvian as a Foreign Language for Medical Studies I, II” (levels A1/A2).
The aim of the course is to help the learners’ consolidate and improve speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, to increase the vocabulary and to expand the knowledge of grammar, to ensure the acquisition of medical vocabulary and terminology in Latvian.
The study material includes medical vocabulary, grammar exercises and dialogues to enrich vocabulary and expand communicative experience in interaction (doctor – patient), to enhance the student's ability to obtain and provide information using the Latvian language in communication with the patient.
Tasks of the study course:
1) to help learners' to supplement their vocabulary and enrich it with medical vocabulary and terms;
2) to promote the acquisition of grammar and the development of communicative skills in preparation for communication with the patient.
The course is taught
task of the programme is the preservation and enhancement of national culture and science by preparing highly qualified researchers and specialists for researching the Latvian language, literature, folklore, theatre history and theory, the programme is also designed for aspiring specialists in other languages and cultures to enable postgraduate students to build their teaching and research careers at higher educational institutions and elsewhere. The programme has two sub-programmes: “Linguistics and literary studies” Two modules: “Linguistics” and “Literary studies”, leading to the d egree of Doctor of Science (PhD) in Linguistics and Literary Studies. “Folklore studies and theatre history and theory” Two modules: “Folklore studies” and “Theatre history and theory”, leading to the d egree of Doctor of Science (PhD) in Music, Visual Arts and Architecture. International students are welcome to the module “Linguistics” of the sub-programme “Linguistics and Literary Studies
Head: Tija Sīle Email: tija.sile@lu.lv Address: UL Academic Centre, House of Science, Jelgavas iela 3, Rīga, LV-1004 The Department of Physics is comprised by a major part of Latvia’s strongest and most dynamic scientists in the field of physics and astronomy, who are dedicated to educating students and advancement of the young generation. The main task of the department is to provide physics and astronomy education at all three levels, implementing bachelor's, master's and doctoral study programmes. The topicality and relevance of the programmes is ensured by the dynamic research work of the lecturers, implemented in groups, departments, laboratories, centres and institutes in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Optometry, University of Latvia and externally. The quality of studies is promoted by the use of active teaching methods and student-centred education, acquiring the best practices and experience of the world. The staff of the department also
Degree to be achieved : Doctoral Degree of Science Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Natural Sciences Standard period of study : 3 years Type of studies : Full time Amount of credits: 144 credit points or 216 ECTS European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: Level 8 International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) level: Level 8 Language of instruction: Latvian and English Study programme is licensed, will be accredited within two years (according to national legislation) Tuition fee: EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and their family members; Long Term Resident EU - 3300 EUR per Year Other сountry citizens - 7500 EUR per Year Short Program description The doctoral programme in geography is the only highest-level study programme in Latvia which allows students to gain independent experience with research and studies, as well as an internationally comparable doctorate in geography. Its necessity from the perspective of Latvia’s state interests is closely linked
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of the EU from the Treaty of Rome to the modern day as well as the core theories of European integration and the institutional framework of the organisation.
the Department of International Cooperation. Mobility Division will do the official nomination to the chosen partner university (except of the Faculty of Business, Management and Ecoomics. Students of this faculty are nominatad by the facultycoordinator). Please note that the nomination alone does not guarantee Erasmus+ studies. After being nominated, the student has to wait for instructions sent by the chosen partner university for a successfull Application procedure at the respective university.
Programme level: Master's Degree Programme Language of instruction: English Study form and duration: full-time - 4 semesters Credits: 120 ECTS Obtainable degree or qualification: Master of Natural Sciences in Physics Number of students accepted each year: State-funded study places - 25, study places for tuition fee - 20 Tuition fee per year (ac. year 2025/26): 2900 EUR for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, permanent residence permit holders and their family members. 2900 EUR for citizens of other countries Study location: Riga, Tornakalns While studying in the master's programme in physics, the student obtains a more profound knowledge of physics in the chosen subfield of physics or in an interdisciplinary field. The acquired competence after studies allows to build an academic career or to enter the labour market outside research institutions. A rational choice for an academic career is to continue education in doctoral studies in physics, astronomy or a related field – this can
Board Member of the "Friends of the University of Latvia", American Latvian Guna Mundheim and her husband Robert Mundheim have been supporting the University of Latvia since 2013, promoting the development of research and study environment at the University of Latvia, as well as promoting personal and academic growth of promising students. Scholarshipis intendedfor the most talented University of Latvia master’s students of all study directions. Number of scholarships: 2. Scholarship amount: EUR 3 000per academic year. Scholarship Commission: Patroness, Board Member of the "Friends of the University of Latvia" Guna Mundheim , Chairman of the Board of the UL FoundationProf. emer. Ivars Lācis (Chairman of the Scholarship commission), Executive Director of the UL Foundation Laila Kundziņa and Board Member of the UL Foundation Andris Bērziņš . Within a single academic year, the applicant may receive only one scholarship financed by the patrons of the University of Latvia