Physics (EN)

In the mandatory part of the programme, you will acquire the basics of theory in order to successfully attain elective courses. In addition, in the mandatory part, you will get acquainted with selected laboratory works, develop your “soft skills”, learn the basics of multiphysical modelling and complete internship to test and train your competence in the daily work of a real physicist. Specialised elective courses will enable you to grow into a professional in the field of your choice, where materials science, nanotechnology, laser physics, quantum physics, biophotonics, theoretical physics and modelling are just a few of the options. ERASMUS + studies during the semester will be an additional opportunity to gain international study experience and new knowledge in one of the many partner universities in Europe.

After graduation, you can continue your academic growth in doctoral studies or immediately enter the labour market. Our graduates are in high demand for doctoral studies both at the University of Latvia and abroad. This education also ensures a safe opportunity to find a job in a research or high-tech company as soon as the studies are completed. It is very possible that you will already have found this job while studying – in the field of internship and master's thesis development.

Explore the wide and varied work opportunities in the graph showing the information about the career progress after graduating from the programme.

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1. Previous education:
    - First-cycle higher education* or second-cycle professional higher education (or equivalent) in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
   or
    - First-cycle higher education* or second-cycle professional higher education (or equivalent) in Natural Sciences or Engineering, including at least 5 credit points (7 ECTS) in Physics and 4 credit points (6 ECTS) in Mathematics.
2. 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.

* 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.

EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, EU long-term resident status holders  and Ukrainian civilians can compete for a state-funded study place (application deadline 5 July 2026)

Admission to a state-funded study place is determined according to the following criteria, with places awarded to candidates achieving the highest overall scores:

• Weighted average grade 60%
• Total (or average) grade of final examinations 40%

*Information on 10 points grading scale

Admissions open: 1 January 2026 (Foreign applicants)

Admission information:
Email: studies@lu.lv

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