The memorandum was signed by UL Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Professor Kristīne Strada-Rozenberga and Vice-Rector for International Relations of Lviv Polytechnic National University Professor Oleh Karyy.
The memorandum of understanding is an important contribution to strengthening academic relations between Latvia and Ukraine, especially at a time when international cooperation in education and research is gaining increasing importance both for the development of science and for fostering cultural and linguistic dialogue.
The cooperation was initiated by the UL Faculty of Humanities, and it is being implemented within the broader framework of the UL support programme for Ukraine. It provides support for both academic staff and researchers, as well as students from Ukraine.
The signed agreement foresees various forms of cooperation, ranging from student and staff mobility to the development of joint study programmes, research projects, seminars, and academic initiatives. The cooperation also includes the exchange of experience and academic information between the institutions.
Of particular importance in this cooperation are already initiated practical activities. One of the first jointly supported initiatives is the course “Latvian Language and Culture” (3 ECTS), which is planned to be implemented in the autumn semester of 2026. The course will be taught remotely to Lviv students by lecturers from the UL Faculty of Humanities, Department of Latvian and Baltic Studies.
Currently, 35 employees from Ukraine work at the University of Latvia, and 79 Ukrainian students are enrolled. The university also hosts a large number of visiting students – more than 300, including nearly 50 doctoral-level visiting students.
 signed a memorandum of understanding with Lviv Polytechnic National University. The aim of the agreement is to strengthen joint work in the areas of studies, research, and academic mobility. ){kind=link}