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1919

Founded

15,600

Students

44

Programmes to choose from

Overview

About University of Latvia

University of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Universitāte, shortened LU) is a public research university located in Riga, Latvia. The university was established in 1919. It is one of the largest and most prestigious higher education institutions in the Baltic States.

Memberships & networks

  • Utrecht Network
  • European University Foundation - Campus Europae
  • European University Association
  • Confederation of Open Access Repositories
  • International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities
  • Agence universitaire de la Francophonie
  • Network of the Universities from the Capitals of Europe

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Key facts

Founded

1919

Type

Public university

Location

Riga, Latvia

Students

15,600

Reported 2024

Motto

“Scientiae et Patriae.”

Programmes with us

44

Programmes

44 programmes to choose from

Health & Life Sciences · Computing & Technology · Engineering · Business & Management · Design, Hospitality & More

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Overview text adapted from Wikipedia (University of Latvia), CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0