Detailed introduction of Riga Stradins University:

Introduction and Overview

Riga Stradins University is a well-known public university in Latvia, located in the capital Riga. It provides multi-level education from undergraduate to doctoral level, covering multiple disciplines such as medicine, social sciences, natural sciences, etc., with students from more than 50 countries, forming a diversified academic atmosphere.

History and Establishment Time

The school was founded in 1950 and was originally named Riga Medical College. It was established on the basis of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Latvia. At that time, Latvia was in the recovery stage after World War II, and the mission of the college was to train medical professionals to rebuild the country's health care system.

School Strength

Faculty: It has 558 faculty members, of which 87% are domestic employees and 13% are international employees. Most of the teachers are professionals in their respective fields and social opinion leaders. The teacher-student ratio is 1:10, providing students with good teaching guidance and communication opportunities.

Teaching Facilities: The school is equipped with advanced teaching and experimental facilities to meet the practical teaching needs of medicine, science and other majors, and provide students with a learning environment that is in line with international standards.

Research achievements: Remarkable results have been achieved in research in many fields such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and public health. It has multiple research centers and laboratories, and has carried out various projects with industry partners to promote the development of science and technology in related fields.

Institutional nature

Riga Strakins University is a public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating high-quality professionals in the fields of health care and social sciences, emphasizing students' independent learning and research capabilities, encouraging students to actively participate in research projects, providing student-oriented culture and personalized teaching methods, and committed to serving the social development of Latvia, the European Union and even the world.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Health sciences such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and public health are the school's advantageous disciplines and are in a leading position in the Baltic region. In addition, some disciplines in the field of social sciences have also developed rapidly, forming certain disciplinary characteristics and advantages.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of key laboratories related to medicine, such as anatomy laboratories, physiology laboratories, pharmacology laboratories, etc., which provide important support for medical teaching and scientific research, and help improve students' practical operation ability and scientific research level.

Department

The school has 9 departments, as follows:

Department of Medical Sciences: including the Department of Dentistry, the Department of Medicine, the Department of Pharmacy, the Department of Public Health and Social Welfare, and the Department of Rehabilitation.

Department of Social Sciences: including the Department of Communication (including the Department of Communication and the Department of Sociology), the Department of European Studies (including the Department of Political Science and the Department of Economics).

Department of Law: that is, the Department of Law.

Department of Graduate Studies: including the School of Continuing Education and the Department of Doctoral Studies.

Ranking

Ranked 3rd in the 2024 Latvian domestic university rankings.

Ranked in the 951-1000 range in the 2025 QS World University Rankings; in the QS subject rankings, the medical profession ranks 651-700, ranking 128th in the Nordic region and 377th in Europe.

Cost

No clear tuition standards for the school were found, but generally speaking, the tuition fees of public universities in Latvia are relatively affordable. The tuition fees for undergraduate and master's degrees range from about 2000 to 5000 euros per year, and the specific fees may vary depending on the major and course.

Campus

Campus location: The main campus is located at Dzirciema iela 16 in Riga.

Campus environment: The campus has a unique architectural style that combines historical and modern elements. The school has complete teaching, scientific research and living facilities, including teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, student dormitories, restaurants, etc., providing students with good learning and living conditions. In addition, the campus has a rich cultural activities, which creates a strong academic atmosphere and promotes the all-round development of students.