The University of Latvia is the largest higher education institution in Latvia, and the richest in traditions. At the end of 2009, 20 048 people studied here and 6 097 new students were enrolled. The three most popular study fields among the applicants have not changed for the past few years – namely management, communication studies, and economics. The number of state-funded study places has increased to 6 570. The number of residents and exchange students from abroad is also increasing.

Facts 2009:

Faculties – 13
Institutes – 21
Study programmes – 154

• Undergraduate– 58 (38%)
• Graduate – 72 (47%)
• Doctoral – 24 (15%)

Students – 20 048

• Undergraduate – 15 583 (78%)
• Graduate 3719 (18%)
• Doctoral – 746 (4%) 

Staff – 2276

• Academic staff – 1429 (45%)
• Administration – 161 (6%)
• Other staff – 1250 (49%)