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| Study Guide to Masters and Bachelors Degree Courses |
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University of Latvia
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| Address | 19 Raina blvd., Riga, Latvia, LV–1586 |
| Tel. No. | +371-7229885 |
| Fax No. | +371-7225039, +371-7820113 |
| E-mail address | lu@lanet.lv |
| Faculties & Colleges | |
| Type of courses |
Bachelor's Degree (Bakalaureus) Master's degrees Doctoral degree |
| Date of commencement | September |
| Accommodation |
Students who have been accepted at the University of Latvia should notify the International Office by June 30 of their intention to live in the University dormitory, otherwise the University can not guarantee accommodation there because the possibilities are very limited. Usually all international students are housed in separate rooms with communal kitchen on each floor. |
| Fees |
The tuition fee for international students (both undergraduate and graduate) is 2000 USD per academic year in humanities and social sciences and 3000 USD per academic year in natural sciences.
Doctorate Course tuition fee is 2500 USD per academic year in humanities and social sciences and 3000 USD per academic year in natural sciences. |
| Admission requirements | International undergraduate applicants are required to have completed their secondary education and must possess university eligibility in their own country. Students who plan to complete their entire undergraduate education and receive a Bachelor's degree at the University of Latvia must pass the Latvian language test. Admission will be based on the results of the passed test and the results of other supplementary tests if needed. |
| Contact for application |
Alina Grzibovska International Office Fax: +371-7243091 Phone: +371-7034334 E mail: alina@lanet.lv |
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LU-12. BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME IN BIOLOGY Programme Director - Dr. Biol., Associate Professor, Voldemârs Spuòìis, phone (+371)7323214 Degree - Bachelor of Biology (B biol.) Diploma - B biol. Requirements for admission - Diploma of general secondary education Entrance examinations - in biology and a test in the Latvian language Course duration - 8 semesters Requirements for Degree full coverage of the programme to write and defend a Bachelor’s thesis to pass Bachelor’s examination in general biology ANNOTATION OF THE PROGRAMME A compulsory part, which contributes not less than 50% to the credits earned. It includes courses of general biology, field course in zoology, botany and ecology, biochemistry and molecular biology, cell biology and genetics, animal and human anatomy and physiology, biogeography, plant physiology, evolution theory, environmental protection, as well as the courses in chemistry, mathematics, computer sciences, biometry, etc. B elective part is divided into experimental and field biology directions, the experimental biology includes special study courses in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, biotechnology, virology, etc. Field biology includes nature geography of Latvia, zoology and Latvian fauna, botany and Latvian flora, plant anatomy, general ecology, methods of preparation of scientific publications and projects, practical ecology, hydrobiology, etc.. C free choice courses form any study programme in Latvia University or another higer educational establishment. Specialization not later than in semester 4 the student has to choose the chair with which he/she will prepare the Bachelor’s thesis. LU-46. MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN BIOLOGY Director of the programme - Dr.hab.biol., Prof. Juris Aivars phone (+371)2322864 Degree - Master of Biology Diploma - M.Biol.; M.Biol. & teacher of biology Requests for candidates - Bachelor of Biology or Diploma of higher education in biology Duration of studies - 4 semesters Degree requirements - To pass all the examinations stipulated by programme, to write and to defend Master’s thesis ANNOTATION OF THE PROGRAMME The Programme offers the following study divisions: biochemistry, cell and molecular biology; genetics; zoology; ecology; botany; human and animal physiology; plant physiology; microbiology. The division of biochemistry and cell biology provides students with a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields important for Latvia such as medicine, biochemistry of plants, molecular biology, gene engineering, biotechnology. The division of human and animal physiology provides students with skills necessary for original research in cell physiology, physiology of vegetative functions, digestive physiology and physiology of psychical functions. Divisions of zoology, ecology and botany concentrate on the research in fields of ecology, structure and dynamics of land animals, plants and water organisms. Division of genetics trains specialists in selection. Specialists of this division are also required for cytogenetical investigations at the medical institutions. Divisions of plant physiology and microbiology train specialists in the fields of molecular microbiology, biochemistry and physiology of microorganisms, environmental microbiology. Together with the foundation of Latvian State the idea of creating the first national higher educational establishment became real. The University of Latvia named at that time "The Latvia Higher School" was founded on September 28, 1919 on the basis of the former Riga Polytechnic (founded in 1862). The new Higher School inherited from the Polytechnic the building, the teaching staff and other intellectual and material values. In 1923 this school received its now resumed name - the University of Latvia (Universitas Latviensis). The former building of Riga Polytechnic in 19 Raina Boulevard serves as the symbol of the University even nowadays. During World War II when Riga was occupied by the German troops the University of Latvia got the name Riga University. When Riga was incorporated in the Soviet Union according to the traditions of that time the University was named Latvian State University, later another title was added: since 1958 it was P.Stucka Latvian State University. In the course of time such higher educational establishments as Latvian University of Agriculture, Latvian Academy of Medicine, Riga Technical University separated from the University of Latvia and became well-known centres of education and research. With Latvia regaining freedom the Supreme Council of the Republic of Latvia confirmed the Constitution of the University of Latvia on September 18, 1991. It stated that the Higher School is "the state establishment of academic education, science and culture which serves the needs of Latvia and people". Alongside with the Constitution the flag, the hymn, the University emblem, the Rector's chain and the official garments for the Rector, prorectors and deans were renewed as attributes of the University of Latvia. At present about 10,000 students are taking 62 study programmes: 7000 full-time students and 3000 part-time students. University of Latvia offers study programmes for achieving of Bakalaurs (Bachelor’s) and Maìistrs (Master’s) degrees as well as programmes of professional higher education which lead to certain professional qualifications. Doctoral studies on top of most Master’s (or equivalent) degrees are available as well. According to the bulk branches of sciences there are study programmes in Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural sciences at LU. Study programmes are offered at 12 faculties of the LU with an active involvement of research institutions integrated into the structure of the LU. University of Latvia uses a credit point system where one credit point corresponds to a workload of one week of full-time studies. 32 Bachelor’s degree programmes are offered at LU. Bakalaurs studies require at least 160 credit points that correspond to 4 years of full-time studies. Programmes consist of three parts. Part A (compulsory part) is mandatory to all the students of a give programme. In Part B (elective part) the students can choose courses (or groups of courses) in order to ensure a sub-specialisation within the programme. Part C is the part of options where the students can freely choose from the courses offered at University of Latvia. Elaboration and defence of Bakalaurs’ thesis is a compulsory requirement for award of a Bakalaurs degree. University of Latvia offers 32 programmes for Maìistrs degree. Maìistrs degree programmes require up to 80 credit points or 2 years of full-time studies. They are usually designed for in-depth studies in a sub-branch of a science and the research units of the LU play an important role in realisation of Maìistrs programmes. Maìistrs thesis is elaborated and defended at the end of studies. Professional programmes at University of Latvia can be one to five years long depending on the way how the studies are structured: a)professional training can take place as a 1-year programme of professional studies on top of a Bakalaurs degree; b) a full professional study programme (5 years) without a strict division between academic and professional courses. Design of study programmes usually begins at the departments. After assessment at the Faculty and with accept of the Faculty Board the programme is moved towards the Academic Council of the University. If Academic Council supports the programme, it is moved further to the Academic Commission of the University Senate and is finally submitted for Senate approval. A system of credit points was introduced to replace listing of contact hours in order to provide a possibility to measure study workload in the programmes. The concept used at University of Latvia is the following. The average study workload at the university is 40 hours per week, out of which 20 hours can be planned as contact hours while the other 20 hours are foreseen for the independent work of student at laboratories, library etc. One such "study week" corresponds to one credit point. Taken that the duration of the study year (including the examination sessions) lasts 40 weeks, the study workload of 1 year of full time studies is 40 credit points. Introduction of the credit point system brought a number of advantages: it allows to compare the intensity of study work in different programmes, it allows to measure the workload of the independent studies pursued by the students, it makes it easier for the students to use study courses offered at different faculties in the option part of their programmes, it allows to introduce European Credit Transfer system (ECTS) for recognition of study courses acquired in international student exchange programmes. Under PHARE multi-country programme in higher education University of Latvia has already joined an international project aimed at introduction of ECTS. Introduction of a system of credit points also allows to harmonise the study workload between the full-time and part-time studies. Each study programme at LU can be carried out either as full-time or as part-time studies. University of Latvia offers two types of part-time studies for those students who can not devote whole of their time for studies: a) studies with a great share of independent work, using survey lectures and consultations at the university. These are usually regarded to as extramural studies; b) studies with a reasonably diminished amount of contact hours and classes in the second half of the day. These are usually regarded to as evening studies. |
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