Founded in 1921, the Daugavpils Universitate (Daugavpils University) is a for-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Daugavpils (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Latgale. Officially recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Daugavpils Universitate (DU) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational Latvian higher education institution. Daugavpils Universitate (DU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 102-year-old Latvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Daugavpils Universitate ![]() |
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Name (English) | Daugavpils University |
Acronym | DU |
Founded | 1921 |
Motto | Scientia Vinces Through knowledge you win |
Address | Vienibas 13 Daugavpils 5400 Latgale Latvia |
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+371 (654) 22922 |
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+371 (654) 22890 |
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The following Daugavpils Universitate's Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main study areas and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Daugavpils Universitate's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
International students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our Introduction to University Admissions article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Daugavpils Universitate's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Daugavpils Universitate a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Daugavpils Universitate's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Daugavpils Universitate.
Daugavpils Universitate has an enrollment range of 500-999 students making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).
Daugavpils Universitate is a public higher education institution.
Daugavpils Universitate is a for-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Daugavpils Universitate does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Daugavpils Universitate's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Daugavpils Universitate's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Daugavpils Universitate is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2002
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and study areas a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure.
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