Professional bachelor's study programme "Mathematics Statistics"

Programme level: Professional Bachelor
Language of instruction: Latvian
Study form and duration: full-time - 8 semesters
Credits: 240 ECTS
Obtainable degree or qualification: Professional Bachelor's Degree in Statistics Mathematics
Number of study places for admission in 2025/2026: State-funded study places - 50, study places for tuition fee - 20
Tuition fee per year (ac. year 2025/26): 2700 EUR for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, EU Long-term resident permit holders and their family members. 2700 EUR for citizens of other countries
Study location: Riga, Tornakalns

The aim of the professional bachelor’s study programme “Mathematician Statistician” is to prepare qualified mathematicians and statisticians who could work in Latvian state institutions and private sector companies – the prospective employers are ministries, Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia, local governments, audit firms, insurance and reinsurance companies, banks, etc. in the positions of mathematician statistician or in another profession where it is necessary to systematically perform in-depth, mathematically valid statistical analysis, mathematical modelling and data-based forecasting of future possibilities.

The programme offers the theoretical basis of mathematical courses necessary for successful mastering of the professional specialization courses in mathematics and statistics required for the profession of mathematician statistician. The programme envisages an internship in the volume of 20 credit points, during which the student can apply the theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired in the study courses in solving real-life, practical tasks, as well as become conversant with the specific features of the profession. The programme also includes general education courses taught at the University of Latvia – Basic Entrepreneurship and Communication Psychology. These courses expand students' horizons both in economics and law issues related to the profession, and in the matters regarding exploration of the world.


Study plan

The degree acquired after graduating the professional bachelor’s study programme “Mathematician Statistician” provides an education equivalent to that offered in other European Union countries and beyond. Thus, by fulfilling the programme requirements, the student acquires professional skills and abilities necessary for the work of a mathematician statistician, as well as academic knowledge in mathematics, which opens an opportunity to continue the studies in the relevant master's programmes.

You can find out about the admission requirements for the study program by switching to the Latvian version of the website.

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