CONFERENCEProgramme level: Bachelor's Degree Programme
Language of instruction: Latvian
Study form and duration: full-time - 6 semesters
Credits: 180 ECTS
Obtainable degree or qualification: Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Physics
Number of students accepted each year: State-funded study places - 60, study places for tuition fee - 20
Tuition fee per year (ac. year 2025/26): 2700 EUR for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, permanent residence permit holders and their family members. 2700 EUR for citizens of other countries
Study location: Riga, Torņakalns
The Bachelor's program in Physics develops students' understanding of the physical laws that govern the surrounding world and technologies. It fosters creativity, critical thinking, experimental skills, as well as abilities in physical and mathematical modelling, preparing students for careers in research, industry, education, and other fields. The acquired skills and level of comprehension enable graduates to pursue Master's studies in Physics or related fields, including at some of the world's top universities, or to apply them directly in innovative companies. Studies take place in modern lecture halls and laboratories, with a student-centred approach and the use of contemporary teaching methods. The instructors are internationally active scientists who have obtained their doctoral degrees and work experience at reputable foreign universities.
Studiju programmas direktore
asoc. prof. Jeļena Kosmača
In the mandatory part of the programme, you will study general physics, modern physics, programming, experimental data processing, experiment management, astronomy and astrophysics, chemistry, biology. If you wish, you will be able to study electronics, nanoscience, elementary particle physics, higher mathematics, application of computer modelling and machine learning in physics, as well as history of physics. You will have a chance to apply the acquired knowledge through an internship in a company or a scientific institute, and you will conduct a study for your bachelor's thesis. You will gain international study experience by taking the opportunity to study part of the programme at partner universities in other European countries.
Students begin to work in the sphere of their specialisation from the first year of studies or within the internship courses and, at the end of their studies, all graduates have work experience in the field of physics. Bachelors of physics are employed by companies, institutes, public administration, schools and universities in Latvia and abroad, as well as form their own companies and startups. It is an interesting and dynamic work environment that provides opportunities for further development.
Previous education: Secondary education
Competition criteria for persons who have acquired secondary education since 2004:
- Option – 15% CE in Latvian + 10% CE in English or CE in French, or CE in German + 70% CE in mathematics* + 5% CE in physics (if not passed, then 0)
- Option – 15% CE in Latvian + 10% CE in English or CE in French, or CE in German + 5% CE in mathematics* + 70% CE in physics.
* For persons who have completed secondary education before 2008, the centralized examination (CE) in mathematics may be replaced by the annual grade in mathematics indicated in the secondary education document (or the average grade in algebra and geometry)
Competition criteria for persons who have completed secondary education up to 2004 (excluding), as well as for those who have acquired secondary education abroad or persons with special needs:
20% annual average grade in Latvian language and literature + 60% annual grade in mathematics (or average grade in algebra and geometry) or physics + 20% annual average grade in particular subjects.
Special condition: the secondary education document must contain an annual grade in physics which is not below almost satisfactory (at least 4 points).
Additional points: Participants of the UL School of Young Physicists in 2021, who have received a certificate, receive an additional 100 points; Graduates of the UL “School of Excellence” science class in 2021, who have received a certificate, receive an additional 50 points.
Advantages: the 1st–3rd stage and diploma winners of Latvian National, European or International Physics or Mathematical Olympiads in 2020 and 2021; the 1st–3rd stage winners of Scientific Conference of Latvian Secondary School Students in section of physical sciences in 2020 and 2021; the 1st–3rd place winners and recipients of the certificates of recognition of the Open Physics, Mathematical or Astronomy Olympiad in 2020 and 2021.
Sintija Siliņa sintija.silina@lu.lv
Absolventa atsauksme
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