Study location	Latvia, Riga
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	German
Awards	Bachelor (Bachelor of Humanities in Philology)
Accreditation	Study programme is accredited

Tuition fee	€2,880 per year
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. Application will be proceeded only after uploading payment receipt (official receipt issued by bank) in apply system, remember: after any changes you have to resubmit application, to confirm and save them.
Deposit	€500 one-time A one-time payment for students coming from outside the EU/EEA to be paid in full along with the full year tuition fee payable upon arrival. The deposit is intended to cover possible immigration expenses and paid 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 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. Please note that the University of Latvia is in the process of accreditation of new study programme “Philology, subprogram: German Philology”. This programme will be offered instead of programme “German Philology”. Study agreements will be concluded in the programme “Philology, subprogram: German Philology” after the license will be received in May/June 2021.

Language requirements	German Applicants must prove their German language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: DSD – level 2; DSH – at least level 2; TestDaF – at least level 4 in all test sections; Goethe – Zertifikat – at least level B2. Applicants whose previous education is obtained in German are exempt from this requirement

Other requirements	As a part of the admission process applicants will be asked to participate in an online interview.

More information	lu.lv/..rogrammes/bachelor-germanphilology

Overview

This programme is designed for students who are interested in the studies of the language and literature of the German-speaking countries, associate their future with advanced German studies and seek in-depth knowledge of the language and literature along with studies of Latvia’s cultural heritage, considering the relevance of the German language in the Baltic history and culture. Students will appreciate the quality of Germanic studies, translation skills, and a comprehensive view of the German literature and history, which will contribute to career advancement. After successful completion of the programme graduates may pursue further studies in the Master’s degree programme ‘German Philology’ or any other relevant programme.
The full – time degree programme covers three academic years. Classes are mainly from 8.30am till 6pm in the working days.

Programme structure

The programme offers two-module directions of the curriculum, majoring in either linguistics and translation or culture and literature.

Career opportunities

After successful completion of the programme graduates work in any field that requires a previous education in humanities.