Overview
Founded in 1939, the Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate (Latvian University of Biosciences and Technologies) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Jelgava (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Zemgale. This institution also has branch campuses in Laidzes pagasts, Limbaþi and Siguldas novads. Officially recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate (LBTU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Latvian higher education institution. Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate (LBTU) 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 85-year-old Latvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Latvian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LBTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate  |
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| Name (English) | Latvian University of Biosciences and Technologies |
| Acronym | LBTU |
| Founded | 1939 |
| Motto | Proventus pro patria For the Growth of the Fatherland |
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University Location
| Address | Lielâ iela 2 Jelgava 3001 Zemgale Latvia |
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+371 (630) 22584 |
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+371 (630) 27238 |
| Other locations | Laidzes pagasts, Limbaþi and Siguldas novads |
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