GENERAL INFORMATION
FULL NAME AND LOCATION OF UNIVERSITY
University of Latvia
Riga, Latvia
NUMBER OF UTRECHT NETWORK SEMESTERS ACCEPTING DURING 2021/2022
3 students within 2 semesters
MAIN UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE WEBSITE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
CONTACT PERSON FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
Aleksandra Kjakste
International coordinator
Mobility Division
University of Latvia
Raina Blvd.19
Riga LV-1586
Ph.: +371 67034336
Email: Aleksandra.kjakste@lu.lv
CONTACT PERSON FOR OUTGOING STUDENTS
Sintija Maculevica
Head of Mobility Division
University of Latvia
Raina Blvd.19
Riga LV-1586
Ph.: +371 67033968
Fax: +371 67225039
Email: sintija.maculevica@lu.lv
APPLICATION WEBSITE
HOW DOES THE APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS DIFFER FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS?
No difference
ACADEMICS
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
UNDERGRADUATE AREAS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Humanities, Social Sciences, Chemistry, Optometry, Medicine
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO GRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
CAN GRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL COURSES
Yes
CAN ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES?
Yes
AREAS OF STUDY RESTRICTED TO PRIOR BILATERAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTS OR FACULTIES
Computer Sciences
AREAS OF STUDY THAT ARE NOT OPEN TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Computer Sciences
WEBSITE FOR COURSE OFFERINGS
REQUIRED MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE EXCHANGE
15 ECTS minimum
ARE SUMMER COURSES AVAILABLE AS EXCHANGE (NON FEE-PAYING)? IF SO, WHAT IS THE WEBSITE?
No
DO STUDENTS REGISTER FOR COURSES IN ADVANCE OR UPON ARRIVAL?
Upon arrival
COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE(S)
Registration for courses is open within first month of each semester
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
In general English B1, some fields B2
Students applying for the Faculty of Humanities have additional language requirements:
Bachelor level programmes:
English philology: English B2;
Modern Languages and Business Studies: English B2;
French philology: French, Italian or Spanish B1;
German philology: German B1;
Russian philology: Russian B1;
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Master level programmes:
English philology: English B2;
Romance studies: French, Italian or Spanish B2
German philology: German B2;
Russian philology: Russian B2
LANGUAGE TEST CERTIFICATE REQUIRED? IF SO, WHICH AND WHEN: BEFORE ADMISSION OR UPON ARRIVAL?
Language proficiency approval should be sent with application documents
PREPARATORY LANGUAGE COURSE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS? DATES AND COSTS?
No
ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL ADVISING OR REGISTRATION CONCERNS THAT STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF? ARE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN REGISTRATION OR COURSE SELECTION?
Mobility Division is consulting and assisting students for all questions regarding their mobility period. In case of specific course list related questions, students are expected to contact each faculty’s international coordinator.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
DATES
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR EACH TERM
Semester 1/Fall:
Nomination: 15 April
Application: 15 May
Semester 2/Spring:
Nomination: 15 October
Application: 15 November
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
AUTUMN semester:
30.08.2021 - 05.09.2021Registration week
06.09.2021 - 23.12.2021 Studies
24.12.2020 - 02.01.2022 Christmas and New Year Break
03.01.2022 - 28.01.2022 Individual studies and Exam session
SPRING semester:
01.02.2022 - 06.02.2022 Registration week
07.02.2022 - 10.04.2022 Studies
11.04.2022 - 18.04.2022 Spring Break
19.04.2022 – 05.06.2022 Studies
06.06.2022 - 03.07.2022 Individual studies and Exam
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https://www.lu.lv/en/studies/study-process/academic-calendar/
EXAMINATION PERIOD
Autumn semester: 03.01.2022 - 28.01.2022
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Spring semester: 06.06.2022 - 03.07.2022
IF THERE IS A BREAK BETWEEN THE ACADEMIC COURSE CALENDAR AND EXAMS, CAN ARRANGEMENTS BE MADE SO THE STUDENT MAY TAKE EXAMS EARLY?
Yes
ORIENTATION SESSION(S) FOR INCOMING STUDENTS. ARE THEY MANDATORY? DATES AND COSTS?
30.08.2021 - 05.09.2021 Registration week (Autumn)
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01.02.2022 - 06.02.2022 Registration week (Spring)
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Participation is highly recommended. Introduction meeting held on Friday of the Registration week
ADDITIONAL NOTES
COSTS
TOTAL COST ESTIMATE PER MONTH (IN EURO)
EUR 400 - 700
HOUSING
EUR 100-270
MEALS
EUR 150 - 300
BOOKS/COURSE MATERIALS
EUR 20
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
EUR 25
HEALTH INSURANCE
EUR 50 (one year)
OTHER
IS COMPARABLE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM ABROAD ALLOWED?
Yes
ADDITIONAL NOTES
HOUSING AND STUDENT LIFE
IS HOUSING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE? IS IT GUARANTEED? HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?
Yes. Click here. Housing is not guaranteed.
HOUSING OPTIONS
UL offers places in two dormitories.
HOUSING WEBSITE AND CONTACT PERSON(S)
https://www.lu.lv/en/studies/student-life/accommodation/
UL international exchange students: dormitory@lu.lv
DO STUDENTS APPLY FOR HOUSING WITH THEIR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION OR IS IT SEPARATE? IS THERE A DEADLINE?
Separate application: https://www.lu.lv/en/admission/for-international-students/degree/advice/accommodation/booking/
Booking form is open only when application is available for international exchange students of the University of Latvia:
Autumn semester: April 15 - June 15
WHAT KINDS OF HEALTH FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE UNIVERSITY?
Psychological assistance
ARE INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE?
No
ARE STUDENT JOBS AVAILABLE/ALLOWED?
No