Technology Innovation And Design For Education (EN)

Job opportunities: can work as a teacher *, pedagogy of interest education, digital learning tool developer, educational methodologists

* If the teacher's qualification has been previously obtained or the Master's thesis is developed in the methodology of a field.

1. Previous education:
   – First-cycle higher education* or an equivalent higher education in pedagogy or educational sciences;
   or
    – First-cycle higher education or an equivalent higher education in the fields of natural sciences, engineering and technology, medical and health sciences, agricultural, forestry and veterinary sciences, social sciences (excluding pedagogy and educational sciences), humanities and arts.
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.
3. Passed entrance examination;
4. Other requirements:
    - Applicants must submit a CV:
    - In addition to the general entrance examination, the applicant submits a curriculum vitae (CV) and, if any, then:
    - a document certifying participation in a scientific conference with a report or publication (s) in a scientific edition;
    - a certifying document regarding the experience gained in the development of digital learning tools and the use of a teaching technological solution or a certifying document regarding creative achievements in the development of design;
    - the recommendation of the Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Employees.

* 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 January 2026 (Foreign applicants)

Additional information in study catalogue

Admission information:
Email: studies@lu.lv

linda.daniela@lu.lv