University of Liepāja () is a

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Liepāja Liepāja () (formerly: Libau) is a Administrative divisions of Latvia, state city in western Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea. It is the largest city in the Courland region and the third-largest in the country after Riga and Daugavpils. It is an ...

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. 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

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. It holds the distinction of being the newest university in Latvia and the sole university in

Kurzeme Courland is one of the Historical Latvian Lands in western Latvia. Courland's largest city is Liepāja, which is the third largest city in Latvia. The regions of Semigallia and Selonia are sometimes considered as part of Courland as they were ...

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

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 eleven full degree study programs taught in English:

Bachelor

Computer science Computer science is the study of computation, information, and automation. Computer science spans Theoretical computer science, theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, and information theory) to Applied science, ...

Information Technology Information technology (IT) is a set of related fields within information and communications technology (ICT), that encompass computer systems, software, programming languages, data processing, data and information processing, and storage. Inf ...

Mechatronics Mechatronics engineering, also called mechatronics, is the synergistic integration of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems employing mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering and computer engineering, and also ...

Environmental engineering Environmental engineering is a professional engineering Academic discipline, discipline related to environmental science. It encompasses broad Science, scientific topics like chemistry, biology, ecology, geology, hydraulics, hydrology, microbiolo ...

Human science Human science (or human sciences in the plural) studies the philosophical, biological, social, justice, and cultural aspects of human life. Human science aims to expand the understanding of the human world through a broad interdisciplinary approa ...

Master

New Media Art New media art includes artworks designed and produced by means of new media, electronic media technologies. It comprises virtual art, computer graphics, computer animation, digital art, interactive art, sound art, Internet art, video games, robo ...

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Educational Sciences Education is the transmission of knowledge and skills and the development of character traits. Formal education occurs within a structured institutional framework, such as public schools, following a curriculum. Non-formal education also fol ...

* Ecotechnologies

Doctoral

* E-Study Technologies and Management * Media Art and Creative Technologies (

engineering Engineering is the practice of using natural science, mathematics, and the engineering design process to Problem solving#Engineering, solve problems within technology, increase efficiency and productivity, and improve Systems engineering, s ...

or pedagogical sciences) Liepaja University is one of the oldest higher educational establishments in the Kurzeme region.

Organization

Faculties

The University consists of four faculties: * 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

University Merger

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),

City Council, LiepU, and RTU on January 29. Following integration into RTU, Liepāja University will maintain its

autonomy In developmental psychology and moral, political, and bioethical philosophy, autonomy is the capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision. Autonomous organizations or institutions are independent or self-governing. Autonomy can also be ...

. 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.

References

External links

* Universities in Latvia Universities and colleges established in 1954 1954 establishments in the Soviet Union {{Latvia-edu-stub