1. KEY FOR YOUR DEVELOPMENT!

2. Latvia European Union member country Capital: Riga Population:
2,041,763 (2012)
Area:
64,589 sq.km
Language:
Latvian
Currency:
EUR
Flag:
Climate:
4 seasons (temperate maritime climate, with mild summers, moderate winters)

3. Liepaja Rīga – Liepāja 3 hour drive by bus
Liepāja is the 3rd largest city in Latvia
Population people
Area 60,37 sq.km
1st Latvia’s capital of manufacturing

4. Brief history of Liepāja (1/2)
Liepaja has developed from small fishermen villages located near Liva River
On April 4, 1253 this place was first mentioned in documents
Because of the port’s progress a Transatlantic ferry line Liepaja – New York – Halifax was opened in 1906
From 1899 to 1909 a military port, and 8 km of land forts were constructed, the military town built around it with Officer’s Palace, Orthodox Church, and Riding Manege  

5. Brief history of Liepāja (2/2)
After the Word War I, when the independent state of Latvia was founded, Liepaja became the capital (returned to Riga only after half a year)
During the Soviet times, one third of the city was a Soviet Naval Base with 26 thousand military members, thus Liepaja became a closed city and even local people had to have a special permit to enter the city
In 1915, Liepāja's local government issued its own money - Libava rubles
The organ of Liepāja Holy Trinity Cathedral is one of the most outstanding masterpieces in the world, it is famous for its size, history, visual image and musical quality

6. Liepāja The oldest professional Sport’s friendly theatre in Latvia
World’s class orchestra
Rich and attractive entertainment

7. Liepāja is the city of students!
University was founded in 1954
2000
students
33 study programmes implemented
Organize studies in 4 faculties
The largest study and science centre of region
State accredited higher education institution
With impact on regional policy and development

8. International studies50
international
lecturers
100
outgoing
mobilities 55
International
students
About 80 international partner universities
International
conferences & activities

9. Offered international programmes in English Language:
Bachelor programmes
Master programmes
Computer science
3 years
2200 EUR per year
Physics
Information technology
4 years
Information technology
2,5 years or 3 years
2200 EUR per year
New media art
2 years

10. Computer Science (1/2)
3 years Academic Bachelor degree of Natural Sciences in Computer Science
Fee per year:
2200 EUR
Admission requirements
General certificate of Secondary education (GCSE) (official transcript is required)
About the programme
The central aim of the programme is to give academic education in the field of Information and Communication Technologies.
128 credit points

11. Computer Science (2/2) MAIN SUBJECTS: Programming
Data Base Technologies
Management of Software Development Projects
Computer Architecture
Continuous Mathematics
Discrete Mathematics
Computer Science and Numerical Methods

12. Physics (1/2)
3 years Academic Bachelor degree of Natural Sciences in Physics
Fee per year:
2200 EUR
Admission requirements
General certificate of Secondary education (GCSE) (official transcript is required)
About the programme
The aim of the programme is to give academic education in the field of Physics. Programme includes courses of Physics and Mathematics as well as laboratory works.
128 credit points

13. Physics (2/2) MAIN SUBJECTS: General Physics Theoretical mechanics
Optics and spectroscopy
Thermodynamics and molecular physics
Electromagnetism
Quantum mechanics
Field theory
Semiconductor physics
Theory of relativity
Non-linear physics
Hydrodynamics
Computational fluid dynamics
Mathematical calculus

14. Information Technology (1/2)
4 years Professional Bachelor degree in Information Technology qualification of Software Engineer
Fee per year:
2200 EUR
Admission requirements
General certificate of Secondary education (GCSE) (official transcript is required)
About the programme
The main aim of the programme is to prepare highly qualified specialists in Information Technology, providing possibilities to acquire professional higher education and competencies that promotes development of creative personality and professional career.
168 credit points

15. Information Technology (2/2)
MAIN SUBJECTS:
Programming
Algorithms and Data structures
Object-Oriented Programming
Programming Languages
Development of Web-based Applications
Databases
Software Project Management
Information System Analysis and Design
Software Testing and Quality
Software Agile Development
Computer Networks
Information System Security

16. Information Technology (1/2)
2,5 or 3 years Professional Master degree in Information Technology.
Qualifications:
Information Technology and Software Engineer
Information Technology Project Manager
Fee per year:
2200 EUR
Admission requirements
A thesis (5-10 pages) about a free chosen and topical research problem in the field of studies
For 2,5 years: Bachelor degree in Computer Sciences or Information Technologies
For 3 years: Bachelor degree in Mathematics or Physics

17. Information Technology (2/2)
About the programme
The Professional Master’s study programme “Information technology” aim is to educate high qualification specialists for professional activity in the field of Technologies and Telecommunication with specialization in Software Engineering or Management of Information Technology projects.
credit points
MAIN SUBJECTS:
System analysis
Information system security
Software testing
Business process re-engineering
High performance computing
System design and tools
E-Learning didactics and technologies
Algorithms and data structures
Database technologies
Operating systems
Programming languages
Software Engineering

18. New Media Art (1/2)
2 years Academic Master degree of Humanities, in the sub-sector- New Media Art
Fee per year:
2200 EUR
Admission requirements
Portfolio of recent works
Bachelor degree of Humanitarian sciences or professional higher education in Humanitarian, Social, Art or Educational sciences
About the programme
88 credit points

19. New Media Art (2/2) MAIN SUBJECTS: Audio Culture
About the programme
Master's study program NEW MEDIA ART is multi-disciplinary, dynamic, real practice led, research-based, oriented towards cooperation and communication.
Two pathways are offered:
- ACOUSTIC ARTS / DIGITAL MUSIC
- DIGITAL NETWORKED MEDIA
Study programme was launched in September Students acquire various new media (interactive, multimedia, sound, network etc.) instruments and skills in creating art works. Key of this programme is research - including researching art processes. Emphasis is on art as research - within new media art it means that the artist is not only the creator of art work, but also researcher and practitioner of new instruments, media, technology, social process, scientific discoveries.
MAIN SUBJECTS:
Audio Culture
New Media Art Research
Culture Based Economy
Interactive Media
Photographic Media
New Media (Art) in Cultural Environment, Acoustic Arts / Electronic Music
Digital Network Media

20. Application apply.liepu.lv Application form 1 photo 3 x4 cm
Copy of passport
Curriculum Vitae
Motivation letter
Official certificate of English language knowledge (IELTS 6)
Secondary (High) School graduation Certificate and Transcript
Bachelor degree (official transcripts required), Education documents must be accompanied by English translations of all certificates and transcripts along with approval of documents
Order certifying payment of registration fee 100 EUR
apply.liepu.lv

21. Scholarship
European Social Fund scholarships for Liepaja University Master degree students of “New media art” and “Information technology” study programmes.
Only student who had successfully passed the prescribed period can apply for scholarship.
The amount of scholarship:
430 EUR per month.

22. Service and Facilities
Advanced library
A wide range of students activities
Canteen
Free
Wi-fi
Easy accessible computer classes

23. All rooms are furnished
Student Hostel
Rent per month:
EUR 36 (triple-room), EUR 50 (double-room) and EUR 90 (single room)
All rooms are furnished
A fridge in each room
Shared kitchen
Free Wifi
Laundry

24. Costs of living (1 month/~350EUR)
Food
Materials for studies
Accomodation
Phone costs, newspaper
Clothes, hobbies, amusements

25. Research and innovations
LABOR
MARKET
HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

26. THANKING YOU