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Riga Stradins University

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world rank  2531

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Overview

Founded in 1950, the Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte (Riga Stradins University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Riga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Liepâja. Officially recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte (RSU) is a medium sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Latvian higher education institution. Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte (RSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 74-year-old Latvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Latvian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Riga Stradins University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Riga Stradins University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Riga Stradins University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium sized

Selectivity

Riga Stradins University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name (English) Riga Stradins University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym RSU
Founded 1950
Motto Ars longa, vita brevis
Art is long, life is short
Colours Red and silver
Mascot
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University Location

Address Dzirciema iela 16
Riga
1007 Riga
Latvia
Riga Stradins University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Riga Stradins University Phone Number (67) 409 262
Riga Stradins University Fax Number (67) 471 815
Other locations Liepâja

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte.



Riga Stradins University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported Not reported
International
students
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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Riga Stradins University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Riga Stradins University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Riga Stradins University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Riga Stradins University's Admission Office Admission Office

Dzirciema iela 16
Riga 1007
67409066
67409262

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Riga Stradins University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Riga Stradins University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Riga Stradins University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Riga Stradins University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Riga Stradins University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Riga Stradins University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Riga Stradins University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Riga Stradins University is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Riga Stradins University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Riga Stradins University's Library


Riga Stradins University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Riga Stradins University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Riga Stradins University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Riga Stradins University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Riga Stradins University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Riga Stradins University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Riga Stradins University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Riga Stradins University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Riga Stradins University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Riga Stradins University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2002


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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