Latvia
Welcome to students from Latvia
Here you will find important information for Latvian students on entry requirements, who to speak to and when and where you can meet our representatives in your country. For support through the application process or if you have any questions, please contact country manager Mr Michele Raimondo or our official representative in Latvia.
The University has a large community of more than 2,800 international students from more than 85 countries worldwide. In 2012/13 we had 48 Latvian students studying with us.
Popular subject areas for Latvian students at the University include:
- Business (including Marketing, Management, Accounting & Finance)
- Creative Arts
- Engineering
Entry Requirements
We typically require the following qualifications from Latvian students:
| Point of Entry | Academic Requirements* | Language Requirements*+ |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu with a minimum overall average 5 | IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in any band |
| Undergraduate (year 1) | Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu with a minimum overall average 7 or above depending on the course, with two marked as profilkurss (advanced) | IELTS 6.0 Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu score of 8 is accepted as a substitute for IELTS 6.0 |
| Undergraduate (year 2/3) | There are no agreed progression routes, if you're interested in applying to the University after part completion of a degree or completion of a diploma applications will be individually assessed. | IELTS 6.0 Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu score of 8 is accepted as a substitute for IELTS 6.0 |
| Pre-masters | Completion of a 4 year bachelors degree with less than Grade of 6-7 (C) or above | IELTS 5.5 |
| Postgraduate Taught | Completion of a 4 year bachelors degree with overall Grade of 6-7 (C) or above | IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 (depends on course) |
* some courses may vary and/or have specific requirements – for details of the entry requirements for your course, please see our Course pages or contact us to check your qualifications. Please note that all applications are assessed on an individual basis
+ for details of accepted English language qualifications please see our How to Apply page
Our local representative
Our representatives in Latvia provide tailored counselling and assistance to prospective students and their parents on all aspects of studying at the University of Hertfordshire and the UK, including advice on application processes and documentation, pre-departure briefings and help with securing University accommodation.
For further information, please contact:
ERGO EDUCATION
Ramona Markova
Education Programmes Manager
1 - 305 Arhitektu str.
Riga, LV-1050
Latvia
tel (371) 67227300
fax (371) 67227297
ergo@ergo.edu.lv
www.ergoeducation.com
Meet us in Latvia
We’re delighted to let you know that the University regularly visits Latvia. Please come along to meet us to find out more about studying at the University of Hertfordshire and to make an application.