CONFERENCEEpidemiology and Medical Statistics - master's study programme
Programme level: Master's Degree Programme
Language of instruction: English
Study form and duration: full-time - 4 semesters
Credits: 120 ECTS
Obtainable degree or qualification: Master of Health Sciences in Public Health
Number of study places for admission in 2026/2027: Study places for tuition fee - 10
Tuition fee per year: 2550 EUR for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, EU Long-term resident permit holders and their family members. 6300 EUR for citizens of other countries
Study location: Riga
The academic master's study program "Epidemiology and Medical Statistics" is intended to provide highly qualified specialists in epidemiology and medical statistics at regional, national and international level, who will understand and be able to develop epidemiological, medical and sociological research methodology, to perform sophisticated statistical analyses of obtained data, and to interpret observed results based on newest international knowledge and according to internationally accepted standarts.
Program Director
Prof. Liliāna Civjāne
Students will receive a knowledge on:
- Historical and current aspects and problems of epidemiology;
- Methods, directions and types of modern epidemiological, clinical and sociological research;
- Problems of research ethics in different populations;
- The latest technological applications in medicine and statistics, and their practical application.
At the end of the studies, a master's thesis must be developed.
Completion of this study programme will provide graduates with opportunities to work in a wide range of organizations, including research, heathcare and govenment institutions and organisations. Graduates may enter docoral studies (Ph.D) in Latvia or abroad.
- Previous education:
Bachelor degree or 2nd level professional higher education in health care, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, psychology, sociology, natural sciences, environmental sciences, food sciences, or other comparable higher education. Formula for calculating the admission score: the grade point average of undergraduate studies + the grade obtained in final examination of undergraduate studies + entry test; - Language proficiency:
- English language proficiency (for foreigners);
*Latvian nationals are required to demonstrate English language proficiency. This may be confirmed through internationally recognised English language test results, other evidence of English proficiency at a minimum of B2 level, or a grade in English on a previous educational certificate (the grade must be no lower than 6 on a 10-point scale), except where previous education was obtained in English. - Passed entrance examination on public health-related issues in modern society.
*Applicants whose previous education was completed outside the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), or the Swiss Confederation must submit one of the following recognised standardised test results issued within the past five years:
- SAT: minimum score of 1200
- GMAT: minimum score of 595
- GRE: minimum score of 320
If applicants submit SAT and GMAT or GRE results with equivalent scores, and the number of study places is limited, preference will be given to applicants with GMAT or GRE scores.
*Additional admission requirements for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and non-EU long-term residents
The average grade in study courses must be 60% of the maximum;
All grades must be passing (at least 4 in a 10 point grading system);
All non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants, except University of Latvia graduates, will be required to take part in an online interview as part of the admissions process.
*Information on 10 points grading scale
Admissions open: 1 December 2025 (Foreign applicants)
Information about admission:
Email: studies@lu.lv
mdzf@lu.lv