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Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Latvia, Valmiera    See a map
TĒRBATAS STREET 10 VALMIERA, LATVIA, LV - 4202

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) is a state higher education institution, which offers 15 study programmes at the Faculty of Society and Science and the Faculty of Engineering.

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1996 and in 2001 acquired the status of a state university. In 2002, it was accredited for an indefinite period.

ViA offers high-quality and flexible study programmes that successfully balance theory and practice. These are adapted to the current needs of society and changes in the labour market. The quality of the studies is ensured by experienced and professional teaching staff, advanced study methods, as well as by students who know what they want to achieve and how to succeed.

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences Strategy 2016 - 2020 is approved by Senate (March 23, 2016) and is available here

In the spring of 2023, Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences received the *Best Practice University certificate*, which is a confirmation that *we work in accordance with the principles of good management in attracting foreign students and ensuring quality studies.*

Vision

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences is an internationally recognised regional platform for higher education, science, knowledge transfer and leadership of ideas, offering an ecosystem of the digital era for versatile options in acquiring professional higher education and carrying out interdisciplinary research, giving a proactive response to the challenges of society.

Mission

The mission of Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences is to promote the sustainable development of knowledge society on regional and national level, providing the private and public sectors with high-level professionals, as well as conducting research to address societal challenges.

Strategic priorities

Education

ViA educational programme - study programmes and fields, lifelong learning, additional education for secondary school students.

Science

ViA research development strategy and programme - a proactive response to the challenges of society according to the fields of studies and the external demand.

Knowledge tranfer and leadership of ideas

The knowledge transfer of ViA and its partner institutions to cooperation partners, taking the role of the intellectual leader of Vidzeme region in promoting the growth of the country and the region.



Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) is a state higher education institution, which offers 15 study programmes at the Faculty of Society and Science and the Faculty of Engineering.

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1996 and in 2001 acquired the status of a state university. In 2002, it was accredited for an indefinite period.

ViA offers high-quality and flexible study programmes that successfully balance theory and practice. These are adapted to the current needs of society and changes in the labour market. The quality of the studies is ensured by experienced and professional teaching staff, advanced study methods, as well as by students who know what they want to achieve and how to succeed.

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences Strategy 2016 - 2020 is approved by Senate (March 23, 2016) and is available here

In the spring of 2023, Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences received the *Best Practice University certificate*, which is a confirmation that *we work in accordance with the principles of good management in attracting foreign students and ensuring quality studies.*

Vision

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences is an internationally recognised regional platform for higher education, science, knowledge transfer and leadership of ideas, offering an ecosystem of the digital era for versatile options in acquiring professional higher education and carrying out interdisciplinary research, giving a proactive response to the challenges of society.

Mission

The mission of Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences is to promote the sustainable development of knowledge society on regional and national level, providing the private and public sectors with high-level professionals, as well as conducting research to address societal challenges.

Strategic priorities

Education

ViA educational programme - study programmes and fields, lifelong learning, additional education for secondary school students.

Science

ViA research development strategy and programme - a proactive response to the challenges of society according to the fields of studies and the external demand.

Knowledge tranfer and leadership of ideas

The knowledge transfer of ViA and its partner institutions to cooperation partners, taking the role of the intellectual leader of Vidzeme region in promoting the growth of the country and the region.



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Exchange

Erasmus+ Exchange studies
Exchange, Exchange
International Study Module

Undergraduate / Bachelor

Information technologies
Undergraduate / Bachelor, full-time
Faculty of Engineering
Tourism Organization and Management
Undergraduate / Bachelor, full-time
Faculty of Society and Science

Master

MBABusiness Environment Administration
Master, full-time
Faculty of Society and Science
Strategic Communication and Governance
Master, full-time
Faculty of Society and Science
Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies
Master, full-time
Faculty of Engineering
Tourism Competitiveness Management
Master, full-time
Faculty of Society and Science
Media and Information Literacy
Master, full-time
Faculty of Society and Science

Doctoral

PhDEconomics and Business (VIMAS)
Doctoral, full-time
Faculty of Society and Science
PhDEconomics and Business
Doctoral, full-time
Faculty of Society and Science
PhDSociotechnical Systems Engineering
Doctoral, full-time
Faculty of Engineering

Departments

International Study Module
Valmiera

Erasmus+ Exchange studies
Exchange, Exchange
International Study Module

Faculty of Society and Science
Valmiera

PhDEconomics and Business (VIMAS)
Doctoral, full-time
Faculty of Society and Science
PhDEconomics and Business
Doctoral, full-time
Faculty of Society and Science
MBABusiness Environment Administration
Master, full-time
Faculty of Society and Science
Strategic Communication and Governance
Master, full-time
Faculty of Society and Science
Tourism Competitiveness Management
Master, full-time
Faculty of Society and Science
Media and Information Literacy
Master, full-time
Faculty of Society and Science
Tourism Organization and Management
Undergraduate / Bachelor, full-time
Faculty of Society and Science

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Faculty of Engineering
Valmiera

PhDSociotechnical Systems Engineering
Doctoral, full-time
Faculty of Engineering
Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies
Master, full-time
Faculty of Engineering
Information technologies
Undergraduate / Bachelor, full-time
Faculty of Engineering

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