Daugavpils University (DU)

Daugavpils University is a modern institution of higher education located in the

beautiful city of Daugavpils, Latvia. With a wide range of programmes of

different levels and research opportunities, the university offers a solid

foundation in various fields of study, providing students with the necessary

knowledge and skills to excel in their careers.

International students are highly welcome at Daugavpils University, and the

university offers a variety of programmes in English, including Bachelor’s,

Master’s and PhD degrees. The university provides a range of support services

to help international students settle into their new surroundings, including

assistance with visa applications, housing and language studies.

The main research disciplines of DU scientists are Physiotheraphy, Nursing,

Literary Science, Linguistics, History, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Physics,

Economy, Sociology, Psychology, Education and Art. DU has many research

centres, almost all of them have allocated the means of various EU projects and

have purchased modern equipment (e.g. ZEISS laser scanning microscopes),

which allows to conduct high level research in various fields.

DU has long traditions of organizing various conferences such as DU Annual

International Scientific Conference, Scientific Readings, Slavic Readings, various

thematic conferences in all branches of science.

DU has an advantage to be located in multicultural environment. We cooperate

with various institutions worldwide. Students of Daugavpils University have many

opportunities to study and practise abroad, getting an extra experience and a new

view on knowledge received in Daugavpils University. Students can use Erasmus +

mobility options to study for one or two semesters at one of the European partner

universities of Daugavpils University. Students are able to receive Else Marie

Tschermak foundation’s funding to study or participate in different activities of

high importance abroad.

Our students have a wide range of possibilities to fulfil themselves not only in

studies, but also in different activities, working in Students’ Council. Students can

also obtain a foreign language, take part in students’ dance ensemble “Laima” and

do sports at the Sport Complex of Daugavpils University. Every student, inquisitive

and interested in science, has an opportunity to work in research Institutions and

centres, to participate in scientific festivals or international conferences.

ACCOMODATION

Daugavpils University has two dormitories that are owned and operated by the

University. We are capable of accomodating over one thousand people.

A student usually shares his/her room with one or two roommates. Students also

share kitchens, showers and rest-rooms. All rooms are fully furnished and

kitchens are equipped with cooking devices.

Students have to bring, borrow or buy things they need for food preparation. Linen

and bedding can be borrowed from the university, but it is possible to bring your

own.

Our dormitories is the best offer for students to live in Daugavpils, they are located

close to study buildings and the price is very reasonable (aproximately 85 EUR,

electricity and heating included). We also offer accomodation for our guests and

visiting lecturers (the cost of accomodation is 12-20 EUR per night.)

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

Students’ Council

Students’ Dance Ensemble ‘Laima’

Sport Complex

Choir “DUalis”

Career and Initiative Support Center