University of Liepāja

The University of Liepāja (Latvian: Liepājas Universitāte) is a university located in Liepāja, Latvia.

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

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 five full degree study programs taught in English: Computer science, Physics, Information Technology (Bachelor) and Information Technology, New Media Arts (Master). Liepaja University is one of the oldest higher educational establishments in the Kurzeme region.

Organization

Faculties

The University consists of four faculties:[2]

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

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

References
  1. Liepāja university: University authorities
  2. Study Programmes



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