Study in Europe Study in Latvia

1. RĒZEKNES AUGSTSKOLA - UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Study in EuropeStudy in Latvia Your New Educational Experience in Rezekne Unversity Of Applied Sciences Admission Openedfor September 2014 REZEKNE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES WWW.RU.LV

2. Latvia – where?! REZEKNE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES WWW.RU.LV

3. Latvia - what? • Northern Europe • European Union • Part of Schengen area • The fastest growing country by GDP in Europe 2013 • Bachelor, Master, Doctorate studies in English covering Engineering, Arts, Business studies • Safe environment • 4 beautiful seasons REZEKNE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES WWW.RU.LV

4. Studying in Latvia • more than 100 study programmes offered in English • government or government Approved universities • globally recognised degrees • world famous Alumni • cost-effectivetuitionfees • exchange study/training semester abroad • access to business incubators • multicultural classrooms • on-campus accommodation guaranteed REZEKNE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES WWW.RU.LV

5. Living in Latvia • Schengen temporary resident permit • 20 hours/week part-time work • Average living costs - 250 EUR/month • Self-catering accommodation • Student unions, various interest groups • Multicultural and vibrant environment • Various dining opportunities REZEKNE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES WWW.RU.LV

6. Admission Requirements Bachelor studies Master studies Doctoral studies Completed secondary education (12th pass or 3 years Polytechnic Diploma) English proficiency certificate or proof that previous studies were in English Minimum of 3 years Bachelor degree (except Arts and Sciences) 1st and 2nd decision English proficiency certificate or proof that previous studies were in English Masterdegree English proficiency certificate or proof that previous studies were in English REZEKNE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES WWW.RU.LV

7. Applicationprocedure • Selectstudyprogramme • Submitrequireddocumentsalongwithapplicationfee • Receiveconditionalacceptanceletter • Waitforverificationofeducationaldocuments • Receiveacceptanceletter, studyagreement • Submit visa documentsandmake a tuitionfee, visa feepayment • WaitforImmigrationdecissiononyourresidentpermit

8. Documentsforresidentpermit • Applicationform + photo • Legalisededucationaldocuments • Legalisedpoliceclearance (report) • Bankstatementof 5500 USD (has to statethatinternationalcreditcard it attached to theaccount) • Signedstudyagreement • Copyofpassport • Proofoftuitionfeepayment • Proofofstatedutypayment

9. RĒZEKNES AUGSTSKOLA - UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Rīga – Rēzekne 240 km Rīga Population 32000 people Rēzekne Significant centre for regional development REZEKNES UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES – WWW.RU.LV

11. Rezeknes Augstskola partnersinstudies Youthinterstcentre ”Zeimuls” Latgale Culture and History Museum Razna Nationalpark RezekneSpecialekonomiczone GORS, The Embassy of Latgale

12. RĒZEKNE –city of students R Remarkable Ē Encouraging Z Zealous E Educative K Knowledgable N Novel E Erasmus

13. State established unversity since 1993 2000 students 150 academicstaff Business Incubator Study Labs and Centres REZEKNES AUGSTSKOLA – UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES – WWW.RU.LV

14. Four faculties • Education and Design • Humanities and Law sciences • Engineering • Economics and Management

15. Mechatronics laboratory

16. CAD/CAM/CAE laboratory

17. Laboratory of Electrotechnics

18. Study programs 39 study programmes: • 21 undergraduatelevel • 15 graduatelevel • 3 doctoral

19. RĒZEKNES AUGSTSKOLA REZEKNE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Bachelor programmes REZEKNES AUGSTSKOLA – UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES – WWW.RU.LV

20. RĒZEKNES AUGSTSKOLA REZEKNE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Master programmes REZEKNES AUGSTSKOLA – UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES – WWW.RU.LV

21. RĒZEKNES AUGSTSKOLA REZEKNE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES PhD programmes REZEKNES AUGSTSKOLA – UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES – WWW.RU.LV

22. Course catalogues ECTS catalogues (European Credit Transfer System) www.ru.lv http://www.ru.lv/en/international_office/ ects_catalogues/

23. To train your skills • Centre of innovations “HotelforIdeas” (42 enterprises in 2012/2013 academic year) • Study laboratories and centres (Centre of legal services, Catering service laboratoryetc.) • Practicaltraining, agreements with companiesandorganizationsinLatviaandabroad

24. Internationalization • More than 150 cooperation partners abroad • High mobility indicators of students and academic staff– ERASMUS+ programmes • Agreements on double/dual diplomas (Lithuania, Germany). Development of newjoint study programmes. • Diplomas’ supplement label (2009-2013, 2013 -2018)

25. Internationalization • Learning • Bilingual, individual, placements, research • Integration • LV course, field trips, Erasmus day, country presentations • Reporting • Learning style, Intercultural Competencies

27. Procedures • Application • Studyagreement • Diploma recognition • Residencepermit • Visa

28. Application & study agreement

29. Diploma recognition • NationalAcademicInformationCentreofLatvia www.aic.lv • AppliedbyRezeknes Augstskola

30. Residence permit & Visa • CitizenshipandMigrationAffairs Office www.pmlp.gov.lv • AssistedbyRezeknes Augstskola

31. Applicationdeadlines: 1 JuneforAutumnsemester 1 OctoberforSpringsemester www.ru.lv admissions@ru.lv

33. Welcome to my country!