University of Latvia

University of Latvia
Latvijas Universitāte
Main entrance on Rainis Boulevard
Latin: Universitas Latviensis
MottoScientiae et patriae (For science and fatherland)
TypePublic
Established1919
RectorGundars Bērziņš
Students15,200 (2018)
Undergraduates9,680 (2014)
Postgraduates3,536 (2014)
118 (2018)
Address
Raiņa bulvāris 19
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AffiliationsCampus Europae, Utrecht Network, EUA, UNICA, IAU, AUF, Talloires, Educause
Websitewww.lu.lv
University rankings
Global – Overall
QS World[1]801–850 (2024)
THE World[2]1001–1200 (2024)
USNWR Global[3]=1022 (2023)

University of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Universitāte, shortened LU) is a public research university located in Riga, Latvia. The university was established in 1919.

  1. ^ "QS World University Rankings: Latvia". Top Universities. June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  2. ^ "World University Rankings 2024: Latvia". Times Higher Education (THE). September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  3. ^ U.S. News. "Best Global Universities in Latvia". Retrieved February 27, 2024.