BachelorGerman Philology
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| 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 (to be revised in 2024) |
| Tuition fee | €2,880 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 the recognition of education documents by the Academic Information centre of Latvia. 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. |
| 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 | 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. You must take the original entry qualification documents 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. |
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| Language requirements | German Applicants must prove their German language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: Applicants whose previous education is obtained in German are exempt from this requirement |
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| Other requirements | As a part of the admission process applicants will be asked to participate in an online interview. |
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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.