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EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Exchange students are welcome to Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA), where we participate in two main student exchange programmes:Erasmus+andNordplus,or based on individual cooperation agreements. We stand for international experience as an essential and invaluable part of the study process as well as personal development.
The Erasmus programme and its implementation is a part of the strategy and internationalization aims of Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA). The Erasmus projects support a significant part of ViA internationalization and invest in improving and modernizing higher education in the EU and Latvia.Various stakeholders have been involved in the development of the Erasmus Policy Statement 2021-2027 of Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences. During the process, planning of the next period (2021-2027) was performed.
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) has been awarded the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) 2021 - 2027. The award of an ECHE is a pre-requisite for all higher education institutions located in an Erasmus Programme country and willing to participate and implement Erasmus+ projects by organizing the international exchange of students, teachers, and other staff; implementing intensive courses and workshops; modernization of studies, networking and other international events.
Erasmus+ or other exchange students are admitted on the basis of cooperation agreements with universities and colleges in many different countries. You can view our partner universitieshere. Nordplus programme facilitates exchange between partners in NordplusEkoTekNordnetwork.
We offer:
courses in English
friendly and helpful teaching staff
excellentlibraryand computer facilities
studying and living together with local students
supportive International Office
Latvian student mentors
comfortableaccommodation
reasonableliving expenses and much more.
Important dates:
Note (!):BEFORE STUDENT APPLICATIONWE EXPECT TO RECEIVE STUDENT NOMINATION FROM PARTNER UNIVERSITY(by filling out the official nomination form sent directly to ViA partner institutions).
Deadline for exchange student nominations:MAY 1(autumn semester or academic year) andSEPTEMBER 30(spring semester)
Deadline for exchange student applications (Erasmus+, Nordplus, other):MAY15(autumn semester or academic year) andOCTOBER15(spring semester)
Studies begin:September(autumn semester) andFebruary(spring semester).
For information about study and practical issues connected with exchange period at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, check out ourPractical Guideor contact our international team at[emailprotected].
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INTERNATIONAL STUDY MODULE
Within our International Study Module, we offer a variety of courses in English and you can view and choose those below depending on your study programme or interests. Prior to submitting youronline application form, make sure you fill the information about your chosen courses within yourLearning Agreementand attach it to your submission.
We have been using the Erasmus+ Dashboard and this means that we are working withOnline Learning Agreements (OLA)in order to simplify Learning Agreement procedures. We would like to encourage to use the platform to fill in and submit your Learning Agreement online.The Learning Agreement should be signed by you and your institution. When your Online Learning Agreement is filled and signed, you can download the signed PDF and add itto yourapplication. If for any justified reason it is not possible to submit OLA, it canbe completed and submitted using the Learning Agreement form, which was sent to you via e-mail.
The core course curriculum is supplemented byEnglish language classeswith specialisation in business studies, communication and media studies, information technologies, tourism and leisure studies. Various general language classes are also offered: English, German, French, Russian and Latvian.
Each subject within the international study module addresses the dynamics of the contemporary world by creating opportunities for students to engage in learning, analysis and discussion. The module focuses on a range of different questions that offer a broad perspective on topical issues impacting our ever changing world.
Latvian Law on Institutions of Higher Education states the following: "For foreign students the acquisition of theofficial language shall be included in the study coursecompulsory amountif studies in Latvia are expected to be six months or more or30 ECTS".
The Director of International Study Module is Ilgvars Ābols -[emailprotected].
- Masters 2024 Autumn
- Masters 2025 Spring
- Bachelor 2024 Autumn
- Bachelor 2025 Spring
Masters 2024 Autumn semester
Courses can be chosen only from one master's program + compulsory Latvian language and culture (3 ECTS)
Course | Lecturers | ECTS | Program | Notes |
Modul VR/AR project planning and implementation | 9 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
VR/AR innovations and actuality in various industries | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
VR/AR hardware and physical structure | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Interractivity, scenarios composition and serious games | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Modul VR/AR authoring | 12 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Mobile technology solutions(Android) | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Web based VR and AR applications | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
3D modelling approaches and scripting (Blender) | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Development of advanced 3D interractive environments (Unity) | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Modul User experience design and implementation | 9 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
UX strategy framework | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Human factors and human-computer interaction | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Motion graphics and environmental effects | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Democracy theories and security | I.Bērziņa | 3 | Strategic Communication and Governance | |
Culture, society and Digital Media | A.Siibak | 3 | Strategic Communication and Governance | |
Communication theory | L.Ločmele | 6 | Strategic Communication and Governance | |
Smart tehnologies and Data Security | A.Krusts | 3 | Strategic Communication and Governance | |
Civic Society and Participation | A.Dāvidsone | 3 | Strategic Communication and Governance | |
Euro-Atlantic values in contemporary world’s geopolitics | A.Palkova | 3 | Strategic Communication and Governance | |
Organization Strategic Management | I.Vaivare | 6 | Strategic Communication and Governance | |
Interest representation (lobbying) and negotiations | I.Liepiņa | 3 | Strategic Communication and Governance | |
Policy Analysis | A.Broka | 3 | Strategic Communication and Governance | |
Sustainable Development | E.Felcis | 3 | Strategic Communication and Governance | |
Corporate and Public Finances | Sarmīte Rozentāle, Sandra Brigsa | 6 | Business Environment Administration | |
Organization Strategic Management | Inese Vaivare | 3 | Business Environment Administration | |
Entrepreneurship Environment | Maira Leščevica | 3 | Business Environment Administration | |
Human Resources Development | Irēna Liepiņa, Inese Ebele, Vanda Brūvele | 6 | Business Environment Administration | |
Modelling of Business Processes Simulatio | Aigars Andersons | 3 | Business Environment Administration | |
Project Management Strategies and Tools | Maira Leščevica, Aigars Andersons | 6 | Business Environment Administration | |
Organisation Psychology | Lāsma Latsone | 3 | Business Environment Administration | |
Tourism Competitivness | Andris Klepers | 4.5 | Tourism Competitiveness Management | |
Strategic Leadership in Tourism | Ieva Kalve, Agita Līviņa | 4,5 | Tourism Competitiveness Management | |
Tourism Marketing Strategies | Aija Van der Steina | 4.5 | Tourism Competitiveness Management | |
Business Perspective to Research Methods | Linda Veliverronena | 4.5 | Tourism Competitiveness Management |
Masters 2025 Spring semester
Courses can be chosen only from one master's program + compulsory Latvian language and culture (3ECTS)
Course | Lecturers | ECTS | Program | Notes |
Qualitative research methods | L.Ločmele | 3 | Strategic Communication and Governance | |
Persuasive communication | G.Krūmiņš, M.Priciņš, A.Tetarenko | 6 | Strategic Communication and Governance | |
Ethics and Values in Communication | J.Buholcs, L.Veliverronena | 3 | Strategic Communication and Governance | |
Strategic communication management | L.Šķestere, I.Blačforda | 6 | Strategic Communication and Governance | |
Strategic political communication and diplomacy | J.Trahimoviča | 6 | Strategic Communication and Governance | |
Legal and Institutional Framework of International Business | Irēna Liepiņa, Agita Līviņa, Anna Broka | 6 | Business Environment Administration | |
Integrated Research Methods | Sarma Cakula | 3 | Business Environment Administration | |
Corporative Responsibility and Ethics | Maira Leščevica | 3 | Business Environment Administration | |
Optional module Export marketing (Global Marketing and Customer Relationship, Management, Advertising Trends, E-commerce and E-Business (E-Business Technologies) | 9 | Business Environment Administration | Optional study mudule– depends on group`s choice* | |
Optional module Business to Business (B2B Modern logistic systems), Sustainable Cooperation Development Planning and Management, Communication in International Business | 9 | Business Environment Administration | Optional study mudule– depends on group`s choice* | |
Optional module Business networking (Social Networks in Business Environment, External Communication of the Organization, Smart Technologies and Data Security) | 9 | Business Environment Administration | Optional study mudule– depends on group`s choice* | |
Modul Recognition services and intellectual environments | 9 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologie | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Geometry processing and visualization | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologie | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Augmented reality and computer vision algorythms | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologie | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Introduction in machine-learning and neural networks | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologie | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Modul VR/AR project sustainability and transformation | 12 | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | ||
Innovations and project management | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologie | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Research methodologies and scientific publications | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologie | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Hackathon and teamwork | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologie | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Simulation modelling and data 3D visualization | 3 | Virtual Reality and Smart Technologie | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies and and programming | |
Revenue Management in Customer-Oriented Organizations | Santa Lemša | 4.5 | Tourism Competitiveness Management | |
Sales Excellence in Tourism Industry | 3 | Tourism Competitiveness Management | ||
Toolbox for Business Data Management | Andris Klepers | 4.5 | Tourism Competitiveness Management | |
New Product Development and Service Innovations | Gaļina Bukovska | 4.5 | Tourism Competitiveness Management |
* Elective module – the choice will be known by 1.11.2024, one of the three optional course modules in the amount of 9 ECTS will be provided
Bachelor 2024 Autumn semester
Course | Lecturers | ECTS | Program | Notes |
English for Business Purposes I | S.Laurīte | 3 | BV | |
German | 3 | TOV | ||
Russian intermediate | O.Suharževska | 3 | TOV | |
French | B.Pāvule | 3 | TOV | |
English for Tourism | S.Goldmane | 3 | TOV | |
Body intelligence andwell-being | I.Ebele | 6 | TOV+BV | |
Digital Marketing | 3 | BV | ||
E-commerce | A.Andersons | 6 | BV | |
Business and Ethics | R.Jurkovič | 3 | BV | |
Export Marketing principles and tools | M.Lešcevica | 3 | BV | |
Mass Communication | L.Ločmele | 6 | KSA/MSŽ | Courses available if the minimum number (3) ofstudents sign up |
Social Psychology | A.Šmitiņa | 3 | KSA/MSŽ | Courses available if the minimum number (3) ofstudents sign up |
Latvian Language and Culture: Beauty from the Words to Identity | B.Pāvule- Malnača | 3 | International | Compulsory for all incoming exchange students |
English for Specialisation | S.Laurīte | 3 | IT | IT specialization |
Data transmission networks I | A.Cīrulis | 3 | IT | |
Data transmission networks III | A.Cīrulis | 3 | IT | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge data transmission |
Data base technologies | R.Bāliņš | 6 | IT | |
Cultural intelligence | B.Pāvule-Malnača, S.Goldmane | 3 | IT | |
Python OOP and modeling | K.Osis | 3 | IT | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies |
Geoinformation Systems | M.Kepka | 3 | IT | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies |
Linux server administration | A.Cīrulis | 3 | IT | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies |
Industrial psychology | D.Eroffev | 3 | IT | |
I Living Labs/ EUDRES | I.Džarcāne | 3 |
Bachelor 2025 Spring semester
Course | Lecturers | ECTS | Program | Notes |
Building Acoustics | M.Fuzellier-Hart | 1.5 | IEB | |
Project Management | I.Grīnfelde M.Leščevica | 6 | BV/TOV | |
Dark tourism and Visitor Motivation | I.Grīnfelde | 3 | TOV | |
Experiential Marketing | A.Klepers | 3 | TOV | |
Public Speaking |
| 3 | KSA/MSŽ | |
Intercultural CommunicationIntercultural Communication | L.Ločmele | 3 | TOV | |
English in Communication Science | Z.Golvere | 3 | KSA | |
Cinematic Voyage: Approaching Culture, Memory, Characters, Embodiment | S.Goldmane, B.Pāvule-Malnača | 3 | KSA/MSŽ | |
Political Economy | A.Broka | 6 | KSA/MSŽ | |
Latvian Language and Culture: Beauty from the Words to Identity | B.Pāvule-Malnača | 3 | International | Obligāts |
English for Business Purposes II | S.Laurīte | 3 | BV | |
German intermediate | 3 | TOV | ||
Russian intermediate | O.Suharževska | 3 | TOV | |
French intermediate | B.Pāvule -Malnača | 3 | TOV | |
Organization of production and services | A.Sokolovs | 3 | MT | |
Internet of Things(IoT) and sensor networks | R.Bogdan | 3 | IT | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies |
Computer architecture | T.Amsons | 3 | IT | |
Data transmission networks II | A.Cīrulis | 3 | IT | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies |
Testing and its automation tools | M.Freimane, O.O.Sīpols | 3 | IT | Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies |
Introduction to Python Programming and Data Exploration | K.Osis | 3 | IT | |
Web Technologies | M.Meļņikovs | 6 | IT | |
I Living Labs/ EUDRES | I.Džarcāne | 3 |
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
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