Established in 1993, the Latvijas Juras akademija (Latvian Maritime Academy) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Riga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Latvijas Juras akademija (LJA / LMA) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational Latvian higher education institution. Latvijas Juras akademija (LJA / LMA) 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 and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 30-year-old Latvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Latvian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LJA / LMA 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Control
public
Entity
non-profit
Size
very small-sized
Selectivity
moderately selective
Name | Latvijas Juras akademija |
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Name (English) | Latvian Maritime Academy |
Acronym | LJA / LMA |
Founded | 1993 |
Colours | Blue |
Address | 5B Flotes street Riga 1016 Riga Latvia |
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+371 67321125 | |
+371 67830138 |
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The following Latvijas Juras akademija'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 Latvijas Juras akademija's academic range and degree level offering.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
International students |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Latvijas Juras akademija a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Latvijas Juras akademija's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Latvijas Juras akademija has an enrollment range of 500-999 students making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of under-50 academic employees (Faculty).
Latvijas Juras akademija is a public higher education institution.
Latvijas Juras akademija is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Latvijas Juras akademija does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Latvijas Juras akademija's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Latvijas Juras akademija's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Latvijas Juras akademija is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1993
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