Latvian Maritime Academy
About the University
Latvian Maritime Academy (LMA) is the first and only institute in Latvia to provide higher maritime vocational education and training for the maritime industry on a regular basis.The roots of maritime education in Latvia may be traced back more than 200 years. The first Maritime School in Riga was started in 1789.
Latvian Maritime Academy enrolled the first students as part of the Kaliningrad Institute of Fishing Industries on 1 October 1989 therefore this year is considered the foundation year of LMA. On 25 July 1990, LMA became one of the faculties of Riga Technical University.
It was in January 1993 when Latvian Maritime Academy became a fully independent educational establishment.
The aim of the Academy is to provide students with a balance of academic education, professional training and practical skills in order to respond to a wide spectrum of needs in the maritime industry. LMA graduates well-qualified mariners in the technical areas of navigation, marine engineering, marine electrical automation, and port management. LMA trains officers for the Latvian Navy.
BACHELORS
4.3 Years
- Degree conferred: Professional Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering
- Latvian Maritime Academy
- Latvia
4.3 Years
- Degree conferred: Professional Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering
- Latvian Maritime Academy
- Latvia
4.3 Years
- Degree conferred: Professional Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering
- Latvian Maritime Academy
- Latvia
MASTERS
1.5 Years
- Degree conferred: Professional Master’s degree in maritime transport
- Latvian Maritime Academy
- Latvia
Admission process
Fill in online application form with attached documents or send the documents to the admission manager:
● Secondary Education Certificate 10+2 (with Apostille)
● Last Graduation Certificate (with Apostille)
● IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge English language certificate or B2 level proof
● Curriculum Vitae
● Passport copy (together with the residence address page)
● One Photo [35×45]
After the initial assessment of the documents, the education institution issues the conditional acceptance letter and registration fee invoice in order to proceed with the application.
Registration fee is 300 or 500 EUR (non-refundable). Education documents will be evaluated only after receiving the registration fee.
After the successful payment of the registration fee, the student will be required to book an appointment for a Skype interview.
Academic recognition of foreign qualifications/certificates. AIC evaluates the level of your qualification compared to education system of Latvia and issues its statement. This statement together with education document should be submitted to the education establishment.
This step takes 30-40 WORKING DAYS!
Final admission letter will be given after receiving the final confirmation about your educational documents from the AIC.
When student comes to Latvia, they submits the original documents to obtain the residence permit and start studying. Our post-arrival manager will guide the student through all the steps in securing their Residence Permit.