This programme combines language studies with culture and regional studies in relation to the language module chosen by the student. The language courses are taught by native speakers. The Bachelor programme is targeted towards maintaining continuity of the research work in Asian studies; it aims at ensuring quality of knowledge and skills needed to pursue further professional or academic studies at MA level.

Programme modules

The programme is divided into four language modules:

• Japanese language module;
• Sinology module: Chinese, Classical Chinese (Wenyan);
• India and Indonesia module: Hindi or Tibetan or Indonesian language;
• Middle East module: Arabic or Turkish language.

Study period and time of classes

The full – time degree programme covers three academic years. Classes are mainly from 8.30am till 6pm in the working days.

Career opportunities

Graduates can apply for work in schools and universities, business and culture oriented fields.

Admission requirements

1. General secondary education diploma is required to be admitted for studies at the University of Latvia;

2. English language knowledge, which must be proved with a grade recorded in the secondary education graduation transcript (the grade can be replaced with one of the international language tests).

Enrollment criteria (for students competing for the state-financed study place)

1. The grade in English (60%)
2. Grade point average (20%);
3. A certificate of the Latvian language (20%).
Please note! Only EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term resident status holders can compete for a state-financed study place.

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Contact person for more information

Director of the Programme                
Assoc. Prof. Jānis Priede,
E-mail: Janis.Priede@lu.lv

Coordinator of the Programme          
Prof. Frank Jochen Kraushaar
E-mail: Frank.Kraushaar@lu.lv
Phone: +371 67034826
Faculty of Humanities
4A Visvalža Street, Riga, LV-1050