BachelorAsian Studies
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Academic field | Eastern, Asiatic, African, American and Australasian languages, literature and related subjects (JACS T000) |
| Type | Undergraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years (180 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Bachelor (Bachelor of Humanities in Asian studies) |
| Accreditation | Study programme is accredited |
| Tuition fee | €2,750 per year |
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| Application fee | €141 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. Payment of application fee and diploma recognition fee should be paid only after receiving invoice, and must be paid ONLY till deadline of invoice, if for any reason you couldn’t pay fee’s till deadline please contact with admission coordinator. |
| Deposit | €500 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. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: University can provide English language test for additional payment (97.50 EUR) Applicants whose native language is English or previous education is obtained in English are exempt from this requirement (except citizens of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal). |
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| Other requirements | For citizens of India, Sri Lanka and Nepal – Skype interview which includes questions about profiling subjects and motivation |
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Overview
This programme combines language studies with culture and regional studies in relation to the language module chosen by the student.
The programme is divided into four language modules: Japanese language module; Sinology module: Chinese, Classical Chinese (Wenyan); India and Indonesia module: Hindi or Tibetan or Indonesian language; Middle East module: Arabic or Turkish language.
The full – time degree programme covers three academic years. Classes are mainly from 8.30am till 6pm in the working days.
Career opportunities
Graduates can apply for work in schools and universities, business and culture oriented fields.