CONFERENCEBachelor's study programme "Mathematics"
Programme level: Bachelor's Degree Programme
Language of instruction: Latvian
Study form and duration: full-time - 6 semesters
Credits: 180 ECTS
Obtainable degree or qualification: Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Mathematics
Number of students accepted each year: State-funded study places - 40, study places for tuition fee - 20
Tuition fee per year (ac. year 2025/26): 2700 EUR for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, permanent residence permit holders and their family members. 2700 EUR for citizens of other countries
Study location: Riga, Tornakalns
The bachelor’s study programme “Mathematics” provides a high standard academic education in mathematics. Students acquire both theoretical knowledge and research skills that provide the basis for professional activity. The acquired skills of scientific analysis allow to develop the ability to solve problems independently, as well as prepare students for further studies of scientific research.
Programmas direktors Prof. Uldis Strautiņš
The bachelor’s study programme “Mathematics” provides basic knowledge in the fundamental sub-branches of mathematical science for practical applications of mathematics in current sub-branches. Equal attention is paid to the theoretical aspects of mathematics and the practical application of the acquired skills and abilities. The interaction of theory and practice is facilitated by several seminars, course papers and bachelor's theses.
The part A – mandatory part of the study programme requires acquisition of courses in the amount of 91 credit points. The part B – limited elective part – in the amount of 60 credit points, while the part C – free elective part – in the amount of 9 credit points. The study courses to be acquired in part A are Programming and Computers, Algebra, Analytical Geometry, Elements of Mathematical Logic and Set Theory, Mathematical Analysis, Differential Equations, Numerical Methods, Mathematical Statistics, Complex Variable Function Theory, Probability Theory.
The programme provides the necessary academic knowledge base for training highly qualified professionals in the applications of mathematics in the national economy (mathematical modelling, mathematical statistics), science and the provision of mathematical education at all levels. The aim of the programme is to prepare specialists capable of independent and creative mastering of the latest achievements in mathematical science and applying them effectively in practice.
The graduates holding the bachelor's degree in mathematics are prepared for studies in mathematics master's study programmes at the universities in Latvia, as well as other EU countries. The study programme also offers its graduates the opportunity to continue their master's studies in the fields of science requiring qualified mathematical knowledge, and thereby a chance to contribute to the development of these fields of science. Holders of the bachelor's degree in mathematics also receive immediate employment offers from companies for the positions of analysts or researchers.
Previous education: Secondary education
Competition criteria for persons who have acquired secondary education since 2004:
- CE in Latvian language
- CE in mathematics*
- CE in English or CE in French, or CE in German
* For persons who have completed secondary education before 2008, the centralized examination (CE) in mathematics may be replaced by the annual grade in mathematics indicated in the secondary education document (or the average grade in algebra and geometry)
Competition criteria for persons who have completed secondary education up to 2004 (excluding), as well as for those who have acquired secondary education abroad or persons with special needs:
- annual average grade in Latvian language and literature
- annual grade in mathematics (or average grade in algebra and geometry)
- annual average grade in particular subjects
Additional points: The participants of UL Little University of Mathematics in 2021, who have received a certificate will receive an additional 100 points; the graduates of the UL “School of Excellence” science class in 2021, who have received a certificate, receive an additional 50 points.
Advantages: the 1st–3rd stage and diploma winners of Latvian National, European or international Physics, Mathematical or Informatics (Programming) Olympiads in 2019, 2020 and 2021; the 1st–3rd stage winners of Scientific Conference of Latvian Secondary School Students in section of mathematical sciences in 2019, 2020 and 2021; the 1st–3rd place winners of the Open Physics or Mathematical Olympiad in 2019 , 2020 and 2021.
Absolventa atsauksme
Matemātika palīdz saskatīt un saprast sakarības apkārtējās pasaules procesos un izskaidrot tos. Matemātikas studijas dod iespēju nodrošināt labāku nākotni, iegūt labi apmaksātu darbu. Protams, jāņem vērā, ka ar to vien nepietiks - cilvēkam pašam ir jāiegulda darbs, bet studijas noteikti rada potenciālu veiksmīgākai dzīvei. Man vienmēr bijusi vēlme izzināt un pētīt. Zināju, ka Latvijā ir iespēja nodarboties ar zinātni. Es nezināju kur, kā un ko, bet zināju, ka gribu tur nonākt. Sapratu, ka ar bakalaura izglītību tur nenonākšu, bet tas ir sākums. Tomēr jāuzsver, ka zinātne nav vienīgais ceļš - mani kursa biedri strādā par skolotājiem, par datu analītiķiem, valsts kasē vai Latvijas bankā. Iespējas ir ļoti dažādas un plašas. Vērīgākais, ko ieguvu studējot LU FMOF, ir matemātiķu domāšanas veids – bija sajūta, ka starp saviem studiju biedriem esmu īstajā vietā.
