National Defence Academy of Latvia
Riga, Latvia
- 1919
- Founded
- Not listed
- Global Rank
- 450+
- Total Students
- 5%
- International Students
- 6
- Programs
About National Defence Academy of Latvia
Founded originally in 1919 as the historic Latvian War School (Kara skola) during the Latvian War of Independence and re-established on February 13, 1992 following the restoration of national independence, the National Defence Academy of Latvia (Latvijas Nacionālā aizsardzības akadēmija - NAA) is the sole institution of higher military education and commissioned officer preparation in the Republic of Latvia. Operating under the joint auspices of the Ministry of Defence (Aizsardzības ministrija) and the Latvian National Armed Forces (Nacionālie bruņotie spēki - NBS), the Academy trains commissioned leaders for the Land Force, Air Force, and Naval Force, as well as senior command staff officers and defence research strategists. All degree programmes are accredited until November 14, 2030 under the Law on Higher Education Institutions of the Republic of Latvia. From their very first day of matriculation, NAA cadets are enlisted into active professional military service, receiving 100% state-paid tuition, guaranteed monthly cadet salaries starting from EUR 1,400+ after taxes, free on-campus dormitory accommodation at Ezermalas iela 8B, comprehensive healthcare, and guaranteed appointment as Lieutenant (Leitnants) with 99% permanent employment in the National Armed Forces.
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