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University of Liepāja

University of Liepāja (Latvian: Liepājas Universitāte) is a university in Liepāja, Latvia. The University of Liepāja attained university status on June 12, 2008, following the adoption of the law "On the Constitution of the University of Liepāja" by the Saeima. It holds the distinction of being the newest university in Latvia and the sole university in Kurzeme region. Prior to its university designation, it operated under the name Liepaja Pedagogical Academy, having been known as Liepaja Pedagogical Institute from its founding in 1954 until 1993

University of Liepāja
Liepājas Universitāte
Former names
Liepāja Pedagogical Institute
TypePublic
Established1954
RectorDace Markus[1]
Academic staff
25
Administrative staff
203
Students1516 (2014)
Address
14 Lielā Street
,
Liepāja
,
Latvia
CampusUrban
Websiteliepu.lv
Main building on Lielā Street

General Information edit

Liepaja University, founded in 1954, is an accredited state higher educational establishment, which implements study programmes at all three study levels: basic studies, Master and Doctorate studies. The number of students is around 2000 divided over around 30 study directions. Liepaja University offers eleven full degree study programs taught in English:

Bachelor edit

Master edit

Doctoral edit

Liepaja University is one of the oldest higher educational establishments in the Kurzeme region.

Organization edit

Faculties edit

The University consists of four faculties:[13]

  • Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Science and Engineering
  • Faculty of Humanitarian sciences and Arts
  • Faculty of Pedagogy and Social work

Institutes edit

  • Institute of Educational Sciences
  • Kurzeme Institute of Humanities
  • Institute of Science and Innovative Technologies
  • Institute of Management Sciences

University Merger edit

On March 1, Liepaja University (LiepU) is set to integrate into Rīga Technical University (RTU), as stipulated in the collaboration agreement endorsed by the Ministry of Education and Science (IZM), Liepāja City Council, LiepU, and RTU on January 29.[14]

Following integration into RTU, Liepāja University will maintain its autonomy. However, the consolidation aims to enhance competitiveness and efficiency while expediting the growth of the university's scientific capabilities. An allocation of EUR 10.8 million is earmarked for the consolidation of the higher education institution, focusing on improving study programs, fostering research, developing new programs, and digitizing the study process.[15]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Liepāja university: University authorities
  2. ^ "Computer Sciences". www.liepu.lv. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  3. ^ "Information Technology". www.liepu.lv. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  4. ^ "Smart Technologies and Mechatronics". www.liepu.lv. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  5. ^ "Environmental Innovation Technologies". www.liepu.lv. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  6. ^ "European Language and Culture Studies". www.liepu.lv. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  7. ^ "Information Technology". www.liepu.lv. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  8. ^ "New Media and Audiovisual Arts". www.liepu.lv. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  9. ^ "Educational Sciences". www.liepu.lv. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  10. ^ "Ecotechnologies". www.liepu.lv. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  11. ^ "E-Study Technologies and Management". www.liepu.lv. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  12. ^ "Media Art and Creative Technologies". www.liepu.lv. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  13. ^ Study Programmes
  14. ^ "Liepāja University to become RTU Liepāja Academy". eng.lsm.lv. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  15. ^ "Liepāja University to become RTU Liepāja Academy". eng.lsm.lv. Retrieved 2024-02-06.

External links edit

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