University of Latvia
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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 .
What Is University of Latvia Known For?
University of Latvia is known for its 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
Each rank compares how much University of Latvia's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Latvia ranks #310 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Latvia ranks #366 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Latvia ranks #357 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Latvia ranks #332 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Latvia ranks #289 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Latvia ranks #295 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Latvia ranks #310 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Latvia ranks #566 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Latvia ranks #371 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Latvia ranks #432 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Latvia ranks #354 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Latvia ranks #360 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Latvia ranks #295 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Latvia ranks #340 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Latvia ranks #99 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Latvia ranks #548 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Latvia ranks #557 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Latvia ranks #432 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Latvia ranks #297 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of Latvia ranks #603 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Latvia ranks #476 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of Latvia ranks #530 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
University of Latvia ranks #2231 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesUniversity of Latvia ranks #4416 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesWho 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 faculty:
