Annually every interested person is invited to get impressions and get to know their future study environment by attending the “Open Days” of the University of Latvia. It is an opportunity not only to be in your future study premises, but also to participate in various cognitive events organized by the faculties and to ask questions in person, that will definitely help you make decision about the most suitable study programme. At the Faculty of History and Philosophy students traditionally are addressed by the Dean of the Faculty, Associate Professor Valda Kļava, as well as directors of History and Philosophy Bachelor study programmes’, introducing them with each study programme, study process and amount of budget places. The “Open Days” are students’ opportunity to receive answers about the study process, admission procedures, starting studies and other current topics. Students are introduced to internship opportunities and opportunities to participate in foreign studies (study
Since 1999, the Faculty of Law has included the provision of legal assistance as apart ofits study programme, overseen by the Centre for Legal Practice and Assistance (the Centre). The course is offered in thesecond year of the Bachelor of Laws programme. Theprincipal aim of the Centre is toprovide studentswith the opportunity togain practical experience during their studies byoffering free legal assistance to low-incomeindividuals. At the start of thecourse’s students receive introductory lectures on the basic principles of the Centre, interviewing techniques, legal ethics, legal research, time management, and other topics. These classes aredelivered by guest lecturers from the Centre, who are often practising lawyersable to bridge theoryand practice and share their work experience. The Centre requires students tomaintain strict discipline, attend lectures and seminars, and submit regular reports. By mid-October, students start meeting clients and working on real cases
Exmatriculation is student’s exclusion from the register of current students. Exmatriculation is regulated by the Law on Institutions of Higher Education, Section 49. The student can be excluded from the list of current students, if: the student wishes so him/herself; the student has completed the requirements of the study programme and has obtained a degree or qualification; the student has completed the requirements of the theoretical part of the study programme, but has not passed the final examinations (Regulation of the final examinations at the UL, 5.17., 5.18); it has been ascertained that admission of the student has been influenced by deception, corrupt practices or other behaviour with which the principle of the equality of applicants has been violated; student has not complied with the requirements set out in the Study agreement. (2) In an institution of higher education exclusion of a person from the list of students shall
If you would like to study at the University of Latvia for one semester of full academic year and then transfer your credits to your home university, you can apply for exchange studies. You can be considered as an exchange student if there is a valid student exchange agreement between your home university and the University of Latvia or between your home country and the Republic of Latvia.University of Latvia accepts exchange students within ERASMUS+ , CAMPUS EUROPAE, Utrech Network (MAUI (Mid-America University International), AEN (Australian-Europea Network) and ISEP (International Student Exchange Program) programmmes, bilateral cooperation agreements with other universities and cooperation agreements between countries. The International Office at your home university can give you more information about the exchange programmes that your university has with the University of Latvia. International exchange students who plan to study at the University of Latvia for up to one year
If you would like to study at the University of Latvia for one semester of full academic year and then transfer your credits to your home university, you can apply for exchange studies. You can be considered as an exchange student if there is a valid student exchange agreement between your home university and the University of Latvia or between your home country and the Republic of Latvia.University of Latvia accepts exchange students within ERASMUS+, CAMPUS EUROPAE, Utrech Network (MAUI (Mid-America University International), AEN (Australian-Europea Network) and ISEP (International Student Exchange Program) programmmes, bilateral cooperation agreements with other universities and cooperation agreements between countries. The International Office at your home university can give you more information about the exchange programmes that your university has with the University of Latvia. International exchange students who plan to study at the University of Latvia for up to one year
of Pittsburgh, Prof. Jurģis Šķilters – the University of Mainz. Lecturers regularly participate in exchange programmes, for example, even now four of our lecturers have been in one semester-long training at the University at Buffalo, New York, and this experience is also used to read their study courses. In order to gain international experience, lecturers also read lectures at the foreign universities. Lecturers from other universities, such as the Blekinge Institute of Technology and Stockholm University in Sweden, also read guest lectures to students. Lecturers also have real workexperience in the industry; many combine work in the industry and the work of a lecturer. All lecturers elected to academic positions have a doctor's degree. High-level specialists from the industry are also involved in lecturing. Excellent success in world programming competitions UL students have managed to enter the finals of the prestigious international student team programming competition six times already
The aim of the doctoral examination is to test the ability of the doctoral students to work independently with scientific literature, to refer to it in English by paraphrasing and summarizing, as well as the ability to discuss the chosen topic in the relevant scientific context.
The aim of the doctoral examination is to test the ability of the doctoral students to work independently with scientific literature, to refer to it in English by paraphrasing and summarizing, as well as the ability to discuss the chosen topic in the relevant scientific context.
In 2001 , the Moot Court Competition was won by University of Latvia Faculty of Law students Jānis Bite, Gatis Druvietis, Arnis Ulmanis, and Uģis Zeltiņš .
In 2000 , the Moot Court Competition was won by University of Latvia Faculty of Law students Andis Burkevics, Rūdolfs Eņģelis, Vitālijs Platpirs, and Kristīne Valdniece .