Location	Latvia, Riga
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	Bachelor (Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Optometry)
Accreditation	Study programme is accredited (to be revised in 2019)

Tuition fee	€2,000.00 per year
Application fee	€141.00 one-time The application fee consists of a 100 € registration fee and a 41 € payment for education documents recognition from the Academic Information centre of Latvia. Application fee is non-refundable and must be paid after recieving an invoice from the UL
Deposit	€500.00 one-time A one-time payment for students coming from outside the EU/EEA to be payed in full along with the first semester payment upon arrival. The deposit is intendend to cover possible immigration expenses and payed back upon request after graduation.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Applicants applying for undergraduate degree studies are required to have completed their secondary/high school education. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Latvian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or Apostille. More information available HERE You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements

English Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: TOEFL IBT – at least score 80; IELTS – at least score 5.5; PTE General – at least level B2; FCE – at least level B; CPE – satisfactory pass; CAE – satisfactory pass. Applicants whose native language is English or previous education is obtained in English (in USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Scotland and Ireland) are exempt from this requirement. Other language skills certificates will be considered to recognize or University can provide language test for additional payment.

Other requirements	Satisfactory grades in Mathematics (at least 4 in a 10 point grading system)

More information	lu.lv/..tudy-programmes/bachelor-optometry

Overview

This programme is based on studies of natural sciences, biology, medicine and basic principles of primary eye care service. Bachelor programme is the first step in professional optometrist education scheme in Latvia. The program offers extensive profile studies of natural sciences including organic chemistry, biology, calculus, physics for natural sciences, optics, basics of human anatomy, general physiology, ophthalmic optics, microbiology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology of the eye, physiology of vision, optometric instruments, refractive defects, binocular vision and other.
The topic of the Bachelor thesis should be carefully chosen; supervisor’s assistance for further research. Students will be able to continue education in Master degree programme.

Career opportunities

This programme prepares competitive graduates for Latvian and European labor markets.