About the University
Liepaja University is a symbol of education, science and culture of Liepaja and Kurzeme region that provides with competitive, internationally recognized varied education. The LiepU develops innovative research, ensures sustainability of society development, economic knowledge development in Latvia as a lawful partner in European Union.
About them:
- Liepaja University is accredited state higher educational establishment, which implements study programmes at all three study levels: basic studies, Master and Doctorate studies. Every year about 30 study programmes are implemented. Full-time and part-time studies.
- The number of elected teaching staff members – 74, among them more than 64,8% – Doctors of Sciences; 35,1 % professors and associate professors. About 1300 students.
- LiepU has its own anthem, coat of arms, logo and a banner. More than 20,000 graduates
BACHELORS
4 Years
- Liepaja University
- Latvia
3- 4 Years
- Liepaja University
- Latvia
3- 4 Years
- Liepaja University
- Latvia
MASTERS
2 Years
- Liepaja University
- Latvia
Ph.D
3 Years
- Liepaja University
- 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.
While you are waiting for AIC results, you should start to prepare the required documents for VISA
and Residence Permit process.
List of documents:
- Application form for a residence permit request
- https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/lv/assets/images/Uztur%C4%93%C5%A1an%C4%81s/UA_anke
- ta_2016.pdf.pdf
- 3 photos (3×4 size)
- Bank statement with the indicated amount of 6500 EUR
***Make sure that your bank statement has a stamp, signature, your name, date of
birth, passport number and CREDIT CARD NUMBER***
- Police clearance certificate (not older than 6 months); if you have been living in another country for more than 12 months, police clearance statement also has to be provided from this country. Police clearance statement has to be legalized with apostille**
- Educational documents – legalized with Apostille ** YOUR EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES AND MARK SHEETS
- If student have changed your name – Affidavit Copy with Apostille
- If student has references from previous jobs, it can serve as a big advantage for a positivedecision. Please attach the originals of these documents as well.
Once we receive the AIC assessment,
Student submits tuition fee payments stated in acceptance letter and invoice! After payment has been received, we will provide you with a study agreement.
Education institution issues the VISA SUPPORT FILE with an INVITATION NUMBER after a signed study agreement and VALID RENTAL CONTRACT has been sent to us.
RENTAL CONTRACT MUST BE ACQUIRED BY THE STUDENT THEMSELVES. A written confirmation must be sent to us for processing.
The student contacts Embassy of Latvia to provide the invitation number and arranges an interview. Alternatively, the student can do all VISA application procedure with VFS Global.
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.