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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)

Liepaja Rīga – Liepāja 3 hour drive by bus Liepāja is the 3 rd largest city in Latvia Population 85000 people Area 60, 37 sq. km 1 st Latvia’s capital of manufacturing

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

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

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

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 State accredited With impact on and science higher education regional policy centre of region institution and development

International studies 50 100 55 international lecturers About 80 international partner universities outgoing mobilities International students International conferences & activities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: Admission requirements 2200 EUR • 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

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. • 108 -128 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

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

New Media Art (2/2) About the programme • Master's study program NEW MEDIA ART is multidisciplinary, 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 2010. 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

Application apply. liepu. lv 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Application form 1 photo 3 x 4 cm Copy of passport Curriculum Vitae Motivation letter Official certificate of English language knowledge (IELTS 6) 7. Secondary (High) School graduation Certificate and Transcript 8. Bachelor degree (official transcripts required), Education documents must be accompanied by English translations of all certificates and transcripts along with approval of documents 9. Order certifying payment of registration fee 100 EUR

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.

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

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

Costs of living (1 month/~350 EUR) EUR 130 EUR 15 EUR 35 -99 EUR 150 Food Materials for studies Accomodation Phone costs, newspaper Clothes, hobbies, amusements

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