Vidzeme University Of Applied Sciences

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Welcome to Latvia...

Vidzeme...

and Valmiera!

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences  State University of Applied Sciences  One of the most innovate regional centres for academic education and research  1380 students, 145 staff members  Study programmes in social sciences and engineering in bachelor and master programmes  International cooperation: Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, HESP, Fulbright, Baltic International Summer School, International conferences

ViA Mission  Centre of higher education and scientific research  Promotion of the development of Vidzeme region  Competitive higher education meeting today's needs  Cooperation with research partners in Latvia and abroad

Faculties  Faculty of Business Administration and Economics  Faculty of Engineering  Faculty of Social Sciences  Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management  Language Study and Examination Centre  Socio-technical Systems Engineering Institute

Studies – theory and practice  Majority of staff members are professionals in their field and provide both academic and professional viewpoint of the sector

 Internships both in Latvian enterprises and abroad form an essential part of the study process

Study Process  Courses in Latvian and English  2 and 4 year study programmes  Exams and tests at the end of every course  Continuous assessment during the course  Independent study and research work  Small numbers of students in classes

 Study methods: lectures, seminars, group-work, individual study, assignments and projects

Grading System In Latvia a ten-point grading system is used. Latvian credit system is compatible with ECTS. The number of ECTS is found by multiplying the number of Latvian credits by a factor of 1.5 Achievement level Very high

High

Medium

Low

Grade

Meaning

Approx. ECTS grade

10

With distinction

A

9

Excellent

A

8

Very good

B

7

Good

C

6

Almost good

D

5

Satisfactory

E

4 3-1

Almost satisfactory E/FX Unsatisfactory

Fail

Study Facilities  Free Internet access in the dormitories, WiFi Internet in ViA study premises  Up-to-date auditorium equipement  E-learning facilities  Training laboratories  Conference Hall  Modern library

ViA in figures Full tim e te aching s taff 64 V is iting le cture rs 50 Adm inis trative s taff 74

Stude nts 1380

International Student Support

■ Accommodation in renovated ■ student residences ■ Latvian mentors for each student ■ Friendly and helpful staff ■ Latvian language courses ■ Organized events and trips

Student life    

Student Union activities University events and parties Theatre and cinema Various sports activities – basketball, volleyball, frisbee, swimming, tennis, orienteering, canoeing, skiing and skating in winter

Why Latvia and Valmiera?    

Beautiful nature Reasonable living expenses Interesting culture Our very, very best students!!!

More information: www.va.lv [email protected]