University of Latvia

public university in Riga, Latvia

The University of Latvia is an independent public university in Riga, Latvia. It was started in 1919, although the library was started in 1524, and Riga Polytechnic started in 1862.

University of Latvia
Latvijas Universitāte
Latin: Universitas Latviensis
MottoScientiae et patriae (For science and fatherland)
TypePublic
Established1919
RectorIndriķis Muižnieks
Students15,200 (2018)
Undergraduates9,680 (2014)
Postgraduates3,536 (2014)
118 (2018)
Address
Raiņa bulvāris 19
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AffiliationsCampus Europae, Utrecht Network, EUA, UNICA, IAU, AUF, Talloires, Educause
Websitewww.lu.lv
Main building of the University of Riga in a 19th century postcard.

In 2022 there were 15250 students - 10,994 were women. 1021 were from other countries.[1]

References change

  1. "Skaitļi un fakti". www.lu.lv. Retrieved 2023-08-22.