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Ventspils Augstskola

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Overview

Founded in 1997, the Ventspils Augstskola (Ventspils University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Ventspils (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Kurzeme. Officially recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Ventspils Augstskola (VeA) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational Latvian higher education institution. Ventspils Augstskola (VeA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 27-year-old Latvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VeA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Ventspils Augstskola's Control Typepublic

Entity

Ventspils Augstskola's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Ventspils Augstskola' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Ventspils Augstskola's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Ventspils University of Applied Sciences
Acronym VeA
Founded 1997
Motto Stude VeA un esi soli priekša!
Study at VeA and be one step ahead!
Colours Silver and green
Mascot Seagal Ventins
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University Location

Address Inženieru iela 101
Ventspils
3601 Kurzeme
Latvia
Ventspils Augstskola's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Ventspils Augstskola Phone Number +371 636 28303
Ventspils Augstskola Fax Number +371 636 29660

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Ventspils Augstskola's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Ventspils Augstskola's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Ventspils Augstskola's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Ventspils Augstskola.

Ventspils Augstskola: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Ventspils Augstskola's admission information.

Ventspils Augstskola's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Ventspils Augstskola's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Ventspils Augstskola a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Ventspils Augstskola's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Ventspils Augstskola's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Ventspils Augstskola's Admission Office Admission Office

Inzenieru iela 101
Ventspils 3601
636 28303


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Ventspils Augstskola.

Ventspils Augstskola's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Ventspils Augstskola has an enrollment range of 500-999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Ventspils Augstskola's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


Ventspils Augstskola's Control Type Control Type

Ventspils Augstskola is a public higher education institution.


Ventspils Augstskola's Entity Type Entity Type

Ventspils Augstskola is a non-profit higher education institution.


Ventspils Augstskola's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Ventspils Augstskola's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Ventspils Augstskola does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Ventspils Augstskola's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Ventspils Augstskola's Library


Ventspils Augstskola's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Ventspils Augstskola's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Ventspils Augstskola's main services:


Ventspils Augstskola's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Ventspils Augstskola's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Ventspils Augstskola's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Ventspils Augstskola's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Ventspils Augstskola's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Ventspils Augstskola's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Ventspils Augstskola is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2007


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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