Study location	Latvia, Riga
Type	Postgraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	Master (Master of Natural Sciences in Chemistry)
Course code	21228
Accreditation	Study programme is accredited till 02.02.2029.

Tuition fee	€6,000 per year Please note that the tuition fee may change in 2025.
Application fee	€170 one-time The application fee is 170.00 EUR. The application fee is non-refundable. Payment of the application fee and the diploma recognition fee should be paid only after the receipt of the invoice and must be paid BY the deadline of the invoice, if for any reason you have failed to pay the fees by the said deadline please contact the admission coordinator. The application will be processed only after the payment receipt (the official receipt issued by the bank) has been uploaded in the Apply system, take note: in the event of any changes made in the application, you are to resubmit the application to confirm and save the changes.
Deposit	€500 one-time A one-time payment for students coming from third countries outside the EU/EEA is to be paid in full together with the full-year tuition fee payable upon arrival. The deposit is intended for coverage of possible immigration expenses and paid back upon request after graduation.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Version 1 of previous education: first-cycle higher education (bachelor’s degree or second-level professional higher education (or equivalent education)) in chemistry, chemical technology, pharmacy, food technology, material science and biotechnology; competition evaluation criteria are: average weighted grade (60 x 10 = 600) + total (or average) grade of the final exams (40 x 10 = 400); Version 2 of previous education: first-cycle higher education (bachelor’s degree or second-level professional higher education (or equivalent education)) in natural sciences, engineering; competition evaluation criteria are: entrance exam (1 x 1000 = 1000) 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 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: LanguageCert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams); TOEFL IBT – at least score 72 TOEFL Essential – at least 8 points IELTS – at least score 6.00 PTE General – at least level B2 PTE Academic – at least 51 points FCE – at least level B CPE – Proficiency/C2 Proficiency: any level CAE – C1 Advanced: any level If your previous studies have been obtained in English but not in the country listed below, then you have to present an official letter from your previous educational institution (University, etc.) where is stated that all your studies were in English (medium of instruction is English), and you have to pass interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills. Applicants who have obtained previous education in English in one of the bellow listed countries do not need to provide separate language proficiency: • Australia • The Bahamas • Canada • Ireland • New Zealand • St Vincent and the Grenadines • United Kingdom • United States of America

Other requirements	The average grade in study courses must be 60% of the maximum. All grades must be passing (at least 4 on a 10-point scale). As a part of the admission process applicants will be asked to participate in an online interview.

Overview

The Master’s study program in Chemistry provides students with modern, in-depth theoretical knowledge, as well as practical and research skills in the main areas of chemistry and one selected sub-discipline. Students in the program can choose chemistry sub-discipline for their specialization: analytical, physical, or organic and biomolecular chemistry. The program is based on a student-centred approach, which focuses on the students’ learning process, the development of their responsibility for the results in learning and research. The planned study outcomes, which students must be able to demonstrate after successful completion of the Master’s program are based on bachelor’s competencies, which are extended and developed further in the Master’s program, emphasizing scientific research and providing basis for independent decision-making and the application of the gained knowledge and skills in practice.

Our program employs the best experts of Latvia in the fields of analytical, physical, and organic, and biomolecular chemistry, as well as visiting professors from Lithuanian and Italian universities.

The program offers students exchange opportunities with 26 ERASMUS+ cooperation universities in 12 European and EEA countries.

The program engages practitioners and professionals from various institutions to teach individual lectures in study courses to promote the unity of theory and practice. This helps provide students with a greater degree of practical knowledge and skills, increasing their competitiveness in global labor markets, as well as the necessary skills to carry out research in academic and industrial laboratories.

Career opportunities

The programme prepares highly qualified specialists for employment as professionals in chemical industries, research or governmental organizations as well as for continuation of studies in the Doctoral programme. Potential workplaces in Latvia have been identified and are as follows: chemical and pharmaceutical production companies (for example, the joint-stock company “Grindeks”, the joint-stock company “Olainfarm”), scientific research institutions (for example, the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment “BIOR”), quality control and forensic laboratories, environmental protection services and educational institutions, as well as various companies (trade, consulting) related to chemistry and natural sciences. Most students find their job already during their studies, but traditionally it is a part-time job in various research laboratories compatible with studies.