Founded in 1939, the Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate (Latvian University of Biosciences and Technologies) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Jelgava (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Zemgale. This institution also has branch campuses in Laidzes pagasts, Limbaþi and Siguldas novads. Officially recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate (LBTU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Latvian higher education institution. Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate (LBTU) 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 84-year-old Latvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Latvian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LBTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name (English) | Latvian University of Biosciences and Technologies |
Acronym | LBTU |
Founded | 1939 |
Motto | Proventus pro patria For the Growth of the Fatherland |
Address | Lielâ iela 2 Jelgava 3001 Zemgale Latvia |
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+371 (630) 22584 |
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+371 (630) 27238 |
Other locations | Laidzes pagasts, Limbaþi and Siguldas novads |
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The following Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju 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 Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate's academic range and degree level offering.
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uniRank publishes below some basic Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.
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 Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate.
Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate has an enrollment range of 9,000-9,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).
Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate is a public higher education institution.
Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Latvijas Biozinatnu un tehnologiju universitate is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2001
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