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For a country in Europe, of just over two million
inhabitants. Latvia has a wealth of both public and private higher education
opportunities – 59 universities and colleges. Programmes taught in
foreign-languages (mainly English and Russian with a few German) cover a
wide-range of fields, from architecture to social-sciences. In particular,
medical studies and qualifications in the aviation industry are the most popular
study options in the country, located on the Baltic sea between Lithuania and
Estonia
Find the best information about what it’s like to study
in Riga, the capital and the largest city of Latvia. Including , degree course
offers, career opportunities, student life, living costs, and more.
Academic structure of Latvia
There is academic and professional higher education in Latvia. Most of the
institutions of higher education offer both academic and professional higher
education qualification.
Academic higher education programmes are focus on preparing graduates for
independent research. As well as to provide theoretical background for
professional activities. Academic education programmes are apply according to
the national standard of academic education. They usually comprise a thesis at
the end of each stage and lead to a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree.
Professional higher education programmes focus on providing in-depth knowledge
in a particular field. Preparing graduates for design or improvement of systems,
products and technologies. Students are prepared to be able conduct creative,
research and teaching activities. In total, the duration of
professional/vocational study programmes is not less than 4 years. After
secondary education and not less than 2 years after college education.
Why Study in Latvia?
Latvia provides master’s degree students with a curriculum that includes a
global and cross-cultural perspective. In addition, Latvian institutions provide
a quality education at a reasonable price, including tuition, fees and cost of
living expenses . Education programs are teach in a wide variety of languages,
including Latvian, English, French and most programs are in English.
Universities in Latvia
Latvia has 60 state and private colleges, university colleges and universities.
More than 50 of these higher institutions have been establish since Latvia
became independent from the Soviet Union in 1990.
Health Insurance
All international students must have both life and health insurance that is
valid in Latvia. EU citizens may use their European Health Insurance Card.
Non-EU citizens must have a health insurance policy. That covers emergency
treatment, treatment for chronic illness, transportation costs to health
facilities in Latvia. Transportation costs to return to the student’s home
country in the event of serious illness or death. The minimum policy-amount
should be at least 30,000 LVL (about €43,000) and must be valid during the
entire time of the student’s-residence permit.
Tips
Most shops and restaurants in major towns accept credit cards, but students
traveling to rural areas should take cash.
Old bank notes will not be accept for exchange so students should be sure to
arrive with new bank notes.
Living in Latvia
Swimming, track and field, basketball, volleyball and fitness are
activities you can do at practically every university.
In addition to, for lovers of culture, universities have music, dance and drama
clubs, many of which participate in national or international competitions.
Dormitories and Student Hostel cost 70 to 120 EUR per month, depending on
specific living conditions and location.
Rent for living in a private flat is about 250-350 EUR, while a shared flat may
cost 100 to 200 EUR.
Food costs may be 120-250 EUR per month. The average meal costs 6 to 9 EUR.
Average monthly living expenses in Latvia are estimated to be between 450 and
700 EUR, depending on the type of accommodation. As well as amounts should be
enough to cover food, accommodation, utilities, transportation and other
expenses.
Riga can offer a wide range of cultural events and entertainment, from
world-class performances of classical music, ballet and art galleries to lively
nightlife and leisure activities.
Riga has always been the city of youth, since the majority of Latvian higher
educational institutions are discover here.
Latvia is famous worldwide for its choral singing traditions. In addition to, It
is unusual to find a Latvian who has not sung in a choir or some other group at
some point in his life.
Latvians embraced all the classical arts – literature, painting, theatre,
symphonic music, architecture, opera, ballet and film.
Geography of Latvia
Year of European Union entry: 2004
Year of The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation entry: 2004
Capital city: Riga
Total area: 65 000 km²
Population: 1.978 million
Currency: EUR, since 2014
Schengen area: Member of the Schengen area since 2007
Latvia is located in north-eastern Europ, on the east cost of the Baltic sea. It
is in the center of Baltic States (Estonia,Latvia and Lithuania). In addition ,
Latvia borders Estonia, Russia, Belarus, and Lithuania.
Moreover, with over 44 per cent of its territory covered by forests. In
addition, a vast network of free flowing rivers and the thousand of lakes. It is
one of Europ's best preserve haven for a wide variety of wildlife.
Business hours
Shops are usually open Monday to Friday 8/10am - 6/8pm. Some have reduced
working hours on Saturdays and Sundays and a few stores close on Sunday. Stores
located in shopping centres usually have the same working hours troughout week.
Moreover, most food shops stay open 10aml 10pm and are also open on Sunday. As
well as, Central offices of banks are open 9am to 5pm.
For further information please Contact Us
Vatslya Education Consultancy
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Contact no: +91 8980883388
Email: study.vatslya@gmail.com
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