Turiba University
Latvia, Riga
Higher education is an integral base in the creation of the successful career. It opens doors for growth, development and success. In Turiba University knowledge goes hand in hand with practical skills – it is a combination, which is highly appreciated by employers not only in Latvia, but also in the world.
Turiba University has received recognition of employers and ranked in the top position of the most recognized universities. 99.61% of graduates are employed – it is the highest employment rate among Latvian universities, furthermore, more than 80% university students is working during their studies.
Graduates of Turiba University are competitive and in demand in the labour market. Also international orientation, successful cooperation with industries, as well as organized study environment of the University are approved; study environment is improved by taking into account advices of field professionals and by learning from employers, close partners of the University in study development issues.
Turiba is practically-oriented university, because practical studies forms 60% of time spent at studies, whereas theory – 40%. Lecturers are field professionals with a wide experience, which in addition to theory gives an insight into the world of the particular field. Everyone can gain to their professional field appropriate, business-oriented education and to develop as a creative leader.
Professional orientation of Turiba University which allows students to gain work experience already during studies in each year of studies by offering wide apprenticeship opportunities serves a basis of the high employment rate. Already during studies it is possible to acquire real skills and experience necessary for the work. Studies are not based just on the academic materials and theoretical tasks; thereby students are more competitive at the labour market. Employers approve practical experience, therefore when recruiting young people, preferences are given to those young people who have gained experience with an employer in their chosen field.
Turiba is labour market-oriented university, and it is approved both by future students and employers. By evaluating a potential employee, it is also taken into account which university he or she has graduated, because it refers to the knowledge and skills of the employee to perform a specific job. It is important for the employer to know how much time and work should be invested in the training of a new employee. The more experience and practical knowledge young people have, the less time should be invested by the employer, thereby the higher education institution and the content of the study programme is important, as well as the previous experience with students of the particular higher education institution.
Bachelor programme |
Duration |
Fees |
Language |
Tourism and Hospitality Management
|
4 or 4.3 Academic Years |
2470 EUR per year |
English or Latvian |
Business Administration
|
4 or 4.3 Academic Years |
2470 EUR per year |
English or Latvian |
Management of International Communication
|
4 or 4.3 Academic Years |
2470 EUR per year |
English or Latvian |
Master programme |
Duration |
Fees |
Language |
Strategic Management in Tourism
|
1.5 or 2 Academic Years |
2570 EUR per year |
English or Latvian |
Business Administration
|
1.5 or 2 Academic Years |
2570 EUR per year |
English or Latvian |
Doctoral programme |
Duration |
Fees |
Language |
Communication Management – Doctoral study programme
|
3.6 Academic Years |
2570 EUR per year |
English or Latvian |
Legal Science
|
3 Academic Years |
2570 EUR per year |
English or Latvian |
Business Administration
|
3 Academic Years |
2570 EUR per year |
English or Latvian |
Language requirements
IELTS (6.0 points), TOEFL (IBT 70 points) or Cambridge English language certificate (First level) if the candidate has successfully passed such an exam (if not, you will receive login and password for on-line English test to your e-mail).
In order to finish the application procedure you should pass 2 on-line tests: English language test and test in Social sciences (only if you apply for bachelor studies).
You will need 1 hour to complete the English test and around 30 minutes for the Social science test. You will receive instructions for the on-line tests to your e-mail.
You will be able to see your English test results right after completing the test and the results of Social science test will be sent to your e-mail within 2 weeks.