The University of Latvia (UL) is a leading public research university located in Riga, the capital of Latvia. Established in 1919, it stands as one of the oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions in the country. Guided by its motto “Scientiae et patriae” (For Science and Fatherland), the university is committed to promoting scientific excellence, cultural development, and national progress. Its mission emphasizes integrating research and education while supporting the Latvian language, culture, and the country’s social and economic development.

The University of Latvia offers a broad range of academic programmes across disciplines such as natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, medicine, and technical sciences. With numerous faculties and over twenty research institutes, UL serves as a centre of innovation and intellectual growth in the Baltic region. Research activities cover more than fifty fields, including areas like biomedicine, climate change, cultural studies, and information technology. The university’s modern facilities such as the House of Nature and the House of Science provide students and researchers with state-of-the-art environments for study and experimentation.