See it, live it, love it! Jelgava (pronounced [jælgava]), also referred to as Mītava or Mitau. Population: 64 279 Territory: 60,32 km Elevation: 2.5 4.5 m above the sea level Climate: warm summer and spring, relatively mild autumn, cold winter. First frosts are observed in the begining of October; first snowfalls happen in December; snow melts by the end of March. Ethnic composition: 57.3% Latvians, 27.8% Russians, 5.7% Belarusians, 2.7% Ukrainians, 2% Poles, 1.4% Lithuanians, 3.1% other (2012). Situated just 42 km away from Riga and 44 km from Riga International Airport. The hub of six main motorways and five railway lines. A notable industrial, administrative, educational and culture centre. 2
Rector s welcome... 2 Latvia a green country... Latvia University of Agriculture shaping the future!... Master Programmes opens the doors to your future!... Information. Technologies... Agricultural Engineering... 3 4 5 6 8 Food Science... 10 Wood Materials and Technology... Forest Ecology and Silviculture... Pedagogy... Career Counsellor... Business Management... Sociology of Organizations and Public Administration... Land Management... Landscape Architecture... Admission and accommodation... Jelgava a true students city... 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 29
Dear reader, The Latvia University of Agriculture (in Latvian LLU) invites you to study at all study levels (undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral) at the heart of Zemgale region, Jelgava, the student capital city of Latvia! Studies are held at the beautiful Jelgava Palace an outstanding architectural monument of the Baltic States. The beginnings of the LLU go back to 1863 when the Department of Agriculture was established at the Riga Polytechnics. In 2013 the university is going to celebrate its th 150 anniversary. Our development vision is to strengthen the university as an integrated center of studies and research combining education, science and technology transfer. The LLU is planning to take an active part at the newly established research centres of national importance the Centre of Food and Agriculture Resources and the Centre of Forestry and Water Resources. Thanks to the financial support of European Structural Funds, the LLU has improved its technical and research infrastructure to become a modern university. In recent years significant financial investments have been made at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (a new, modern clinical institute), research and training farm Vecauce and other LLU faculties. In addition to study programmes in agriculture, forestry, veterinary medicine, food technology and engineering, you are welcome to choose landscape architecture, social sciences, economics, information technologies and pedagogics. Through the years the programmes of the above mentioned study directions have had a significant impact on the academic and research capacity meeting the demands of the labor market. Our university is a place where you can enjoy green and natural environment combined with sophisticated studies and research, as well as joyful social and cultural events. Prof., Dr. sc. ing. Juris Skujans Rector Studies abroad it is a very important decision in each student`s life, but even more important it is to find and make the right choice between a wide range of options. While studying in Latvia you will enjoy the great mixture of beautiful landscapes with forests, lakes, rivers and rolling hills, and rich intellectual and cultural atmosphere. Treasure Latvia is placed in north eastern Europe, by the Baltic Sea and although it is a small state, you will find there a big diversity in nature and culture. Its 500 km of sandy beaches are easily reachable from historical towns, where medieval Hanseatic foundations support baroque and art nouveau buildings that become venues for cultural festivals during the summer. Clean environment is the treasure of Latvia and it is accessible to everyone. Very changeable weather conditions and landscapes, plenty of wide open space offer something for everyone. Latvia in facts and figures Nowadays, an escape into nature and calm green Capital: Riga environment is very valuable experience and Official language: Latvian memories. Area: 64,589 km Population: ~ 2 million Population density: 34.2/km Currency: Lats (LVL) Government: Parliamentary republic Language: Latvian Calling code: +371 Climate: humid continental Traffic: drive-on-the-right policy Religion: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia, Roman Catholic, Climate Latvia is a land of contrasts, it is possible to observe contrasting weather conditions of four seasons and, during a year experience severe frost and heavy snow, awakening of nature, when everything is getting green and in blossom, hot and sunny days, and, certainly, colourful and warm autumn days. Society and lifestyle Latvians love nature and appreciate their deep rooted traditions which date back more than a thousand years. Such festivities as Jāņi (a pagan celebration of Summer Solstice), Easter (Spring Equinox), Miķeļi (Autumn Equinox) are still celebrated in a traditional way using specific rituals. In Latvia you will get in touch with a placid rhythm of life in the countryside, with busy life in contemporary cities, with reserved, but hospitable people and secure environment. 2 3 Orthodox 2 2
MASTER PROGRAMMES The Latvia University of Agriculture (LLU) offers you a wide range of Master (postgraduate) level study programmes. A close link between studies and research will provide you with deep theoretical knowledge in the respective study field and necessary skills for the world of work. By choosing one of our Master study programmes, you will meet knowledgeable academic staff, enjoy the atmosphere of the university and the students' city participating in different activities and events. As all the study programs are internationally accredited; after the completion of your studies the Master's degree will enable you to continue your studies in Latvia and abroad offering a variety of career opportunities. LATVIA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE The following programmes are provided for international students at the Latvia University of Agriculture: Information Technologies, Agricultural Engineering, Food Science, Land Management, Wood Materials and Technology, Forest Ecology and Silviculture, Pedagogy, Career Counsellor, Business Administration, Sociology, Landscape Architecture. The Latvia University of Agriculture has experienced many changes since its foundation year in 1939, and from one faculty (Faculty of Agriculture) it has become a modern multi-profile education and research centre, where students have an opportunity to become highly-skilled and demanded specialists in the most important fields of the national economy. The LLU focuses on creating intellectual potential for sustainable development of Latvia and especially its countryside. The Latvia University of Agriculture offers a wide choice of studying opportunities 72 accredited and newly licensed BSc, MSc and PhD study programmes, including unique fields that can be studied only here agriculture, forest science, food technology, veterinary medicine, food hygiene and landscape design. The Latvia University of Agriculture provides opportunities for international students to study in English choosing one of eleven postgraduate study programmes. Students are offered cutting edge facilities, a modern library with wide access to information systems and data bases, free wireless internet connection, certified laboratories equipped with advanced technologies for their scientific research. As an international student at the Latvia University of Agriculture you will find friendly academic environment. The LLU administration, academic staff and students cordially invite you to join our academic community. We believe that you will find your stay in Latvia fruitful and successful! WELCOME! 4 5
Today nearly every economic sector uses information technologies in order to rationalize organizational processes. Currently there is a high demand for new professionals in this field, so this is a good choice for your future career. 7 The study programme is completed with the elaboration and defence of the Master thesis. Nowadays the development of all sectors of economic and scientific activities is closely related to the application of Information Technologies (IT). The programme is oriented towards the following applications of IT in the interdisciplinary trends: computerized production control systems with the aim to educate you for the analysis of production systems and the development and maintaining of control systems by using the specificity of hardware; systems analysis you will have good theoretical knowledge of software engineering and practical skills to solve the problems related to the designing, maintaining and application of software systems; information technologies in biosystems with the aim to prepare you to be creative and to be able to apply new solutions of information technologies for storing and analyzing biological data. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Sciences, Mathematics or Physics; Diploma in Engineering (higher professional education) eligible for studies at the Master study programme in engineering or computer sciences. IT field and information systems development, functional research, systems analysis and risk assessment. Master's degree entitles graduates to continue studies in a respective doctoral programme in universities in Latvia or abroad. Degree: Master of Engineering in Information Technologies (Mg. sc. ing.) Duration of studies: full-time 2 years, part-time 3 years Contact person: Dr. sc. ing. Irina Arhipova, irina.arhipova@llu.lv 6 7
7 Land is our wealth this is why our duty is to manage it with the highest level of responsibility. We help to increase food productivity and provide technological advances for the entire world. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Sciences, Mathematics or Physics; Engineer qualification (higher professional education) eligible for studies at the Master study programme in engineering or computer sciences. The Master study programme of Agricultural Engineering offers two sub-programmes: Agriculture Autotransport and Energy Engineering. The master study programme include the study courses: research un Engineering science, Computerized Measurement Systems, Logistics, Transport Management and Logistics, Automobile Construction Technology, Traffic Management and Modelling, Alternative Fuels and Oils, Intellectual Technologies and systems, etc. The study programme is completed with the elaboration of the Master thesis envisaging analytical and experimental research. Experiments are performed in up-dated laboratories at the Faculty of Engineering using modern research methods and equipment. The graduates work in state-owned or private companies of agricultural machinery, autotransport, energy supply and machine building. Master's degree entitles graduates to continue studies in a respective doctoral programme in universities in Latvia or abroad. Degree: Master of Engineering (Mg. sc. ing.) Duration of studies: full-time 2 years, part-time 3 years Contact person: Dr. sc. ing. Dainis Berjoza, dainis.berjoza@llu.lv 8 9
People say: You are what you eat and this is partly true. We are highly educated specialists who have chosen the mission of serving others by making sure that people get the best food quality possible. 7 Bachelor's degree of Engineering Sciences in Food Science, Bachelor's degree of Natural Sciences, Engineer qualification in Food and Beverage Technology, Professional Bachelor's degree in Catering and Hotel Management. The programme is aimed to educate academically educated specialists and new scientists with creative thought and competence to make decisions for promoting future development of food science and food production in Europe, competitiveness in foreign markets. The Master study programme covers food product structure-mechanical properties, food sensory evaluation, sensory and consumer science, regulation of biochemical processes in human body, functional properties of food, natural substances in food system, food shelf-life analysis, development tendencies in nutrition science, genetically modified food, physical-and-chemical properties and metrology, food additive application, in food safety and identification of microorganisms, quality systems in food circulation, food system innovative development, entrepreneurship and marketing, perspective solutions in food packaging. The study programme is completed with the elaboration and defence of the Master thesis. The graduates work in all kind of food companies. Master's degree entitles graduates to continue studies in a respective doctoral programme in universities in Latvia or abroad. Degree: Master of Engineering in Food Science (Mg. sc. ing.) Duration of studies: full-time 2 years, part-time 3 years Contact person: Tatjana Rakčejeva, tatjana.rakcejeva@llu.lv 10 11
7 For some a tree is just a tree, but for us a tree is a raw piece of artwork. Trees are a valuable natural resource which can be transformed into unique and useful products. We believe that by doing so, we give a tree a second life! The study programme is completed with elaboration and defence of Master's thesis. Program aims to educate highly qialified scientific, educational and management specialists, possessing an ability of make decisions creatively and independently in order to stimulate further growth of the forest sector of Latvia. You will gain knowledge in Forest Policy, Forest Ecology, Forest Geography, Wood Science Advanced Course, Forest value, Research Methodology course, EU strategy of forest industry, Wooden Materials and Technologies, Wood Products Design, Uses of Wood in Structures, Timber in Construction, Industrial Design, Wood Composites, Fundamentals of Gluing of the Wood, Forest Products Measurement and Accounting, Combined Utilization of Wood, Chemical Processing of Wood, Forests Products Markets. You will have to choose your area of specialization from wood science; wooden structure, wood processing machinery and technology, wood design; complex use of timber. Bachelor's degree or second-level professional higher education in Wood Processing, Forestry, Construction, Engineering or other specialty academic or second-level engineering education. The graduates work in forestry industry. Master's degree entitles graduates to continue studies in a respective doctoral programme in universities in Latvia or abroad. Degree: Master of Engineering (Mg. sc. ing.) Duration of studies: full-time 2 years, part-time 3 years Contact person: Dr. sc. ing. Uldis Spulle, uldis.spulle@llu.lv 12 13
7 The forest is a very sophisticated system with many elements that correlate in complex and essential food chains. Forests are one of the biggest gifts that nature has granted us; for some it is a source of inspiration, for all a source of life. You will have to choose your area of specialization from forest ecology, silviculture, forest protection, dendrology and forest botany. The study programme is completed with elaboration and defence of Master's thesis. Graduates work in public and private organizations, self-government institutions, forestry industry related state-owned or private enterprises and advisory service. You will gain knowledge in Forestry, Protection of Species and Biotypes, Monitoring of Biologically Valuable Ecosystems, Environmental Protection Policy in Latvia, Growth Science, Assessment of Environmental Impact, Plantations of Short Rotation Periods and Fuel-wood, Planning and Environmental Impact of Eco-tourism, Scientific Terminology of Forest Botany, Forestry or Forest Engineering, Logistics of Forest Exploitation, Use of Wood-pulp in Power Industry, Management of Wet-woods, Moss Flora of Latvia, Forest Policy, Forest Ecology, Forest Geography, Wood Science Advanced Course, Forest Value, Research Methodology course, EU strategy of forest industry, Wooden Materials and Technologies, Wood Products Design, Uses of Wood in Structures, Timber in Construction, Industrial Design, Wood Composites, Fundamentals of Gluing of the Wood, Forest Products Measurement and Accounting, Combined Utilization of Wood, Chemical Processing of Wood, Forests Products Markets. Bachelor's degree or second-level professional higher education in forestry science, agricultural science, biology, environmental science, geography, computer science and economics Graduates work at the LLU or special secondary educational institutions, state and local government institutions, advisory service, forest-related state, municipal or private companies. Master's degree entitles graduates to continue studies in a respective doctoral programme in universities in Latvia or abroad. Degree: Master of Forest Science (Mg. silv.) Duration of studies: full-time 2 years, part-time 3 years Contact person: Olga Miezīte, olga.miezite@llu.lv 14 15
7 Education is the foundation of all progress. We are much like leaders who manage to inspire young minds to seek for their real life s calling. Development of humanity is not possible without knowledge and the striving for the common goal. Bachelor`s degree in pedagogy or teachers' education wishing to gain a deeper understanding of education for sustainable development. The aim of the programme is to educate highly qualified specialists for scientific and pedagogical, as well as leadership positions with a perspective to pursue a doctoral degree. Pedagogical as well as leadership positions in educational institutions, adult education, career and counselling centres, government institutions in the education sector. Master's degree entitles graduates to continue studies in a respective doctoral programme in universities in Latvia or abroad. The amount of the study programme is 120 ECTS, that consist of compulsory courses (67.5 ECTS): Methodology of Scientific Research, Education and Psychology, Philosophy of Education, Systems of Education and European Union, Developmental Tendencies of Didactics, optional courses (15 ECTS): Body Culture, Transaction Analysis, Alternative Education, Interpersonal Relations in Education, Ethics, Communication Theories in Counselling and professional specialisation 10 ECTS. The study programme is completed with elaboration and defence of Master's thesis. Degree: Master of Education Science in Pedagogy (Mg.paed.) Duration of studies: full-time 2 years, part-time 2.5 years Contact person: Dr. sc. ing., Dr. paed. Ludis Peks, ludis.peks@llu.lv 16 17
7 It is easy to get confused by the abundance of choices we have around us. This is where we come in we, who serve as guides for those who have lost their way, and those, who know their goals, but are not confident about their ability to reach them. The aim of the programme is to educate highly qualified specialists for scientific and leadership positions of career counselling and education which could acquire a doctoral degree of Pedagogy. The amount of the study programme is 120 ECTS, that consist of theoretical courses (27 ECTS): Career Development Theories, Organizational Culture, Career Service Management, Human Life Cycles, Theory and Methodology of Career Counselling, Communication Theories in Counselling, professional specialization (24 ECTS): Professional Ethics of Counsellor, Legislation of Career Support System, Employment and Job Search, Social Integration and Intercultural Aspects, IT in Career Counselling, Methodology of Scientific Research and practice (39 ECTS), to consolidate skills how to use theories of career counselling and education in practice. The study programme is completed with elaboration and defence of Master's thesis. 18 Bachelor`s degree in pedagogy or teachers' education wishing to gain a deeper understanding of education for sustainable development. The program is open for students with 2nd level professional higher education and teacher's qualification or Bachelor's degree of education sciences in pedagogy, or Bachelor's degree of social sciences in psychology or psychologist' s qualification. Educational and leadership positions in career counselling institutions, adult education, career and counselling centres, government institutions in the education sector. Degree: Professional Master in Education/Career Counsellor (Mg. ed.) Duration of studies: full-time 2 years, part-time 2.5 years Contact person: Mg. paed. Inita Soika, inita.soika@llu.lv 19
Since money nowadays is seen as the blood of all economical processes, we picture ourselves as doctors who make sure that the blood circulation of economics runs smoothly. 7 Bachelor's degree obtained in the second level professional undergraduate in the following groups of study programmes: Economics, Business, Management and Administration (the study programme of 1.5 years). Academic Bachelor's degree obtained in undergraduate studies or the second level higher professional education not related to the particular field of specialisation (the study programme of 2 years). The studies will provide you with knowledge in business, resource management, management processes, finance and regional economics (Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Business Planning, Organisation and Control, Business Legislation and Institutional Environment, Management of Resources, Regional Economics, Sustainable Development, International Economics, Strategic Management, Analysis of Macroeconomics, Analysis of Microeconomics), different type management processes in a company (Strategic Management of Marketing, Resource Planning Systems, Quality Systems, Production Output Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Financial Investment Management, Controlling, Management of Logistics Systems) as well as educational theory and psychology (Applied Psychology, System Approach in Organisational Conflictology). The study programme is completed with elaboration and defence of Master's thesis. 20 Graduates work as managers of companies or organizations of any sector of the national economy in any region of the EU. Master's degree entitles graduates to continue studies in a respective doctoral programme in universities in Latvia or abroad. Degree: Professional Master s Degree in Business Management Credits: 90 ECTS Duration of studies: full-time 1.5 years Degree: Professional Master s Degree in Business Management Duration of studies: full-time 2 years Contact person: Dr. oec. Andra Zvirbule-Bērziņa, andra.zvirbule@llu.lv 21
7 Being people driven personalities, we look forward to solve social issues in order to make the world a better place for everyone. We truly believe that by mastering social sciences it can be achieved. Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in social sciences or humanities, applicants with Bachelor's degree or professional Bachelor's degree in other specialities are expected to have basic knowledge in social theory and research methodology. The master programme aims to educate highly qualified specialists for managerial posts in organizations of public and private sectors as well as for research institutions. The study programme ensures the student-centred approach to the study process which allows students developing their theoretical and empirical knowledge, skills and competence for the in-depth analysis of the contemporary social processes, organizational performance and issues of public administration. The study programme comprises courses in sociological theory, organizational theory and organizational culture, social policy and social work, development programmes, project management, public administration, social psychology, policy analysis, urban and rural sociology, research methodology and techniques, human development, and the research practice on study of organizations. The study programme is completed with the elaboration and defence of the Master's thesis. 22 The graduates work and have successful careers in wide variety of areas, such as teaching, research, politics, public administration, municipalities, the social and health services, the media, personnel management, NGO and trade unions, insurance companies, police, Probation Service. The graduates are eligible to continue studies in respective doctoral programmes in Latvia or abroad. Degree: Master of Social Sciences in Sociology (Mg. sc. soc.) Duration of studies: full-time 2 years, part-time 3 years Contact person: Mg. sc. soc. Līga Paula, Liga.Paula@llu.lv 23
I like that my occupation has a perfect balance between office work and work outdoors. But what fascinates me most, is that my work serves as evidence, that everything and everyone has its own proper place on earth. 7 Bachelor's degree in Land Management or in related fields. The aim of the programme is to educate students to work in the field of land administration. The study programme includes the following study courses: Research Methodology, Computer Graphics, Geographic Information Systems, Land Management, Real Property Cadastre, Territorial Planning, Real Property Rights, Real Property Valuation, Real Property Formation, Applied Ecology, Land Use Planning, Real Property Tax, Geospatial Date Quality. The study programme is completed with the elaboration and defence of the Master thesis. The research is related to land and real property management, for example, Land consolidation and fragmentation, The role and importance of land survey in land use, The results of land reform, The development of territorial planning in Latvia, The legal aspects of real property formation, Real property. The graduates work in public institutions as well as do research and develop projects in the area of real property administration. Master's degree entitles graduates to continue studies at the Faculty of Economics of the Latvia University of Agriculture or related PhD study programmes in universities in Latvia or abroad. Degree: Master of Engineering (Mg. sc. ing.) Duration of studies: full-time 2 years, part-time 3 years Contact person: Dr. oec. Anda Jankava, anda.jankava@llu.lv 24 25
Imagination is the way how our real world is being built. It all starts with an idea. As children, we used to visualize a lot of things, even our own imaginary world, where everything was in balance. So do we. 7 The master study programme includes study courses in Landscape Architecture Theory, Extended Course of Research Methodology, Computer Graphics and CAD, Landscape Sciences, Landscape Inventory, Landscape Management, Sustainable Community Development, Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture Technologies, Landscape Management, Territorial Planning, Regional Rural Landscapes, Landscape Ecology and Analyses, Historical Landscape Quality, Innovations in Landscape Architecture, Project Assessment and Presentation, Computing Application, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Planning. The research is performed in the following directions: landscape design, landscape architecture, landscape planning. Bachelor's degree or professional degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture. Students with Bachelor's degree or professional degree from other specialities need to have basic knowledge in drawing, composition, history of architecture and landscape architecture, landscape architecture theory, landscape analyses, landscape design. The graduates work in all kinds of architecture, design, research companies. Master's degree entitles graduates to continue studies in a respective doctoral programme in universities in Latvia or abroad. Degree: Master of Architecture in Landscape Architecture (Mg. arch.) Duration of studies: full-time 2 years Contact person: Dr. phil. Mara Urtane, mara.urtane@llu.lv 26 27
General requirements To apply for master level studies at the Latvia University of Agriculture, you need to have bachelor's degree in the corresponding study field or you can have a degree in a different study field, but you will be admitted according to the requirements of the chosen programme. If the entrance examination is required, you will receive the information about the test place and time after submitting the application. In addition, the LLU requires the knowledge of written and spoken English that corresponds at least to CEFR level B2. All documents should be submitted to Department of International Relations. Application deadline is May 1. For further information concerning the admission requirements and application procedure, please visit our webpage: http://eng.llu.lv. You will be registered for studies after submitting the necessary documents and signing a study agreement. Accommodation and living expenses We will arrange comfortable accommodation for you single or double rooms with a private WC and a private or shared shower. The dormitory is located in the city centre and all the study facilities are easy to reach on foot. Besides, it is possible to arrange the accommodation by renting a flat. Living expenses will vary according to personal requirements and general standard of living, but in general you need to consider with average monthly costs of EUR 350.00, including: Check the following before coming to Latvia: you have submitted all necessary documents; accommodation is arranged; you have applied for visa (non-eu) or residence permit (EU); you have warm winter clothes with you in your luggage. For more information about studies, application and deadlines, please, go to the webpage: http://eng.llu.lv or contact: Department of International Relations Latvia University of Agriculture 2 Lielā Street, Jelgava, LV-3001, Latvia 28 accommodation: EUR 100.00 food: EUR 200.00 leisure/other: EUR 50.00 Phone: +371 63005608, Fax: +371 3027238, e-mail: foreign@llu.lv Jelgava, a true students' city, is located on the river Lielupe within a hand's reach in the southwest direction from the capital city Riga. As Jelgava is not a big city (66,000 2 inhabitants and the total area of 60 km ) the crowd and stress is staying away and all services are easy reachable within a walking distance. Jelgava is also called the students' city and the truthfulness of this statement can be proved, for instance, by the Students' Day activities which are organized here every year on November 17, when students from all universities of Latvia participate in competitions, sport contests, concerts, parties and other activities. 29