Petro Mohyla Black Sea State University

High education system in Latvia

Work done

The student of 113 group

Tronina Oksana

2011

The education system in Latvia

Republic of Latvia - a full member of the European Union and an active participant in the Bologna process. The higher education system in Latvia makes it possible to obtain all types of higher education recognized in Europe and worldwide. You can get a bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, as well as higher professional education.

Language education

In accordance with the Education Act, education in the state and municipal educational institutions is given in Latvian. Education in another language can be obtained in private schools, as well as state and municipal educational institutions, if they are implemented training programs for minorities. However, to obtain a diploma in Latvia on primary or secondary education, it is necessary to learn the Latvian language and pass an exam to test knowledge of state language.

Higher education in Latvia is in the public institutions of higher education can be obtained in Latvian and English. In turn, the private higher education institutions can receive an education in Latvian, English and Russian.

Higher education

Higher education in Latvia is available in both the public and private institutions of higher education. To enroll in higher education in Latvia, you need a certificate of general secondary education or a diploma of secondary vocational education. For individual training programs, if the certificate / diploma of secondary education received abroad, the document must pass the examination to the Centre of Academic Information.

Recognition of documents issued in foreign educational institutions, engaged in the Centre of Academic Information. There are two types of recognition of diplomas - academic and professional. The first is needed to continue their education in Latvia, the second - to work in a regulated profession. Recognition of diplomas and professional qualifications free of charge. Database of regulated professions can also explore on the website of the Centre of Academic Information. There is also a reference to the register of regulated professions EU, which will need to recognize your Latvian diploma in the country in the European Union. To be sure that the foreign diploma and qualifications recognized, it is worth carefully examine the documents for licensing and accreditation before entering a foreign university.

To enroll in higher education, the candidate may be required to pass entrance examinations.

Student to develop a higher education program may receive a loan from the state, which is returned or repaid in due course. An alien or stateless person who pays for education in accordance with the contract signed with the relevant educational institution. Citizens of EU countries and their children receiving education in Latvia, the fees shall be established and is covered in the same manner as the citizens of the Republic of Latvia.

Higher education in Latvia is available on the academic program of higher education or vocational higher education program.

In higher education a certain number of students on the basis of entrance examination can study for free, other students must pay for their studies themselves. In private institutions of higher education study fee. Tuition fees at each institution of higher education is different.

Higher education in Latvia is available in college or high school (high school).

The College has programs of higher education the first level.

Higher education institution is an educational institution of higher degree, in which programs are implemented higher education of the second degree and academic higher education.

High school (augstskola) - an educational institution of higher level, which has programs of professional higher education and the second level of academic higher education.

At the end of the program of professional higher education in the second level is awarded to the fifth level professional qualification. This is the highest qualification, which gives an opportunity to analyze, make decisions, design and / or to plan, organize, direct, control, and / or conduct research work.

Usually with qualifications receive professional bachelor's degree. These programs are equal to, higher education programs, "a university type." They focused on education and scientific research work, so basically implement the program of academic education and related professional programs.