University of Latvia Overview

University of Latvia is a public research university located in Riga, Latvia. The university was established in 1919. The University of Latvia, initially named as the Higher School of Latvia was founded on September 28, 1919, on the basis of the former Riga Polytechnic. The first rector of the university was chemist Paul Walden. In 1923, the school received its …
University of Latvia is a public research university located in Riga, Latvia. The university was established in 1919. The University of Latvia, initially named as the Higher School of Latvia was founded on September 28, 1919, on the basis of the former Riga Polytechnic. The first rector of the university was chemist Paul Walden. In 1923, the school received its current name with the approval of its constitution, the University of Latvia.
  • Motto: Scientiae et patriae (For science and fatherland)
  • Type: Public
  • Established: 1919
  • Rector: Gundars Bērziņš
  • Students: 15,200 (2018)
  • Undergraduates: 9,680 (2014)
  • Postgraduates: 3,536 (2014)

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