University of Latvia
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Public university in Riga, Latvia
About University of Latvia
According to Wikipedia, University of Latvia is a public research university located in Riga, Latvia. The university was established in 1919. History The University of Latvia, initially named as the Higher School of Latvia was founded on September 28, 1919, on the basis of the former Riga Polytechnic . The first rector of the university was chemist Paul Walden. In 1923, the school received its current name with the approval of its constitution, the University of Latvia .
University of Latvia's Online Degrees
What Is University of Latvia Known For?
University of Latvia is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Business
- Communications
- Biology
- Literature
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Medical
- Political Science
- History
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Physics
- Earth Sciences
- Philosophy
- Law
- Religious Studies
- Anthropology
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
- Nursing
University of Latvia's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Education
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Higher Education
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Pedagogy
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Primary Education
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Business
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Management
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Finance
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Accounting
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Communications
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Linguistics
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Journalism
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Grammar
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Biology
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Agriculture
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Microbiology
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Zoology
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Literature
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Philology
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Writing
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Literary Criticism
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Computer Science
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Informatics
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Database
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Quantum Computing
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Mathematics
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Statistics
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Geometry
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Group Theory
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Engineering
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Architecture
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Materials Science
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Mechanical Engineering
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Medical
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Optometry
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Cardiology
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Dentistry
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Political Science
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Government
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Human Rights
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International Affairs
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History
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Russian History
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Intellectual History
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Modern History
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Chemistry
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Physical Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry
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Chemical Engineering
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Economics
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Taxation
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International Economics
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Econometrics
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Physics
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Astronomy
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Particle Physics
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Cosmology
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Earth Sciences
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Geodesy
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Geography
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Environmental Science
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Philosophy
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Ethics
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Modern Philosophy
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Ontology
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Law
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International Law
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Jurisprudence
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Criminal Law
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Religious Studies
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Ministry
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Theology
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Buddhism
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Anthropology
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Social Anthropology
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Archeology
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Ethnography
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Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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Cognitive Science
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Social Psychology
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Sociology
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Ethnic Studies
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Social Engineering
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Criminal Justice
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Cyber Security
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Policing
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Criminology
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Who Are University of Latvia's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Latvia's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Earth Sciences, Chemistry, and Computer Science. Here are some of University of Latvia's most famous alumni:
- Eliyahu Rips
- An Israeli—Latvian mathematician.
- Lipman Bers
- A Latvian-American mathematician.
- Mikhail Tal
- A Soviet-Latvian chess player.
- Zenta Mauriņa
- A Latvian writer.
- Andris Ambainis
- A Latvian scientist.
- Daina Taimiņa
- An American Latvian-born mathematician.
- Herman Branover
- A Russian-Israeli physicist.
- Velta Ruke-Dravina
- A Latvian-born Swedish linguist, folklorist, professor.
- Carlos Berg
- A Latvian entomologist.
- Karlis Kaufmanis
- An American astronomer .
- Uldis Ģērmanis
- A Latvian historian, writer, and publicist.
- Edward Anders
- A Latvian-American chemist and emeritus professor.
Who Are University of Latvia's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Latvia's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Earth Sciences, Chemistry, and Computer Science. Here are some of University of Latvia's most famous alumni:
