Computer Science

Degree to be achieved: Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Computer Science
Duration of studies: 4 years

It is possible also to get diploma of the first level professional higher education with the qualification of “Programmer” or “Computer System and Computer Networks Administration" in 2.5 years. 
Type of studies: Full time
Amount of credits: 240 ECTS
Language of instruction: English
Study programme is accredited until 2023

Tuition fee – EUR 2200 per study year.

The programme is designed according to recommendations of the ACM/IEEE Computing Curricula. It is awarded Euro-Inf Quality Label by European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education. After graduation students can continue studies on master level.

Programme courses

Study period and time of classes

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

Career opportunities

Usually students get their first work agreement after  the second  study year. Graduates can fully integrate in the international scope of IT specialists.

Admission requirements

1. General secondary high school diploma;
2. English language proficiency.
3. Grades in Mathematics must be no less than 4 in a 10 point grading system.
 

Admission requirements for citizens of India, Sri Lanka and Nepal:

1. Results of one of the internationally recognized tests (IELTS, TOEFL etc.) at least level B2 at CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) or passed UL English Test;

2. Skype interview which includes questions about profiling subjects and motivation.

Autumn Intake (application start: 10 Sept 2019; studies start in Sept 2020)

Full-time

Contact persons for more information:

Coordinator of Studies in English, Vice-Dean
Prof. Juris Borzovs
E-mail: juris.borzovs@lu.lv
Phone: +371 67034489
Mobile: +371 29257530

Director of the Bachelor Programme
Prof. Laila Niedrīte
E-mail: laila.niedrite@lu.lv
Phone: +371 67034475

Faculty of Computing
Raiņa bulvāris 19, LV-1586 Riga