CONFERENCEFirst-cycle professional higher education study programme "Special education teacher or teacher speech therapist"
Programme level: First-cycle professional higher education study programme
Language of instruction: Latvian
Study form and duration: Full time - 4 semesters; Part time - 5 semesters
Credits: 120 ECTS
Obtainable degree or qualification:
- for the sub-programme “Special Education Teacher” qualification: Teacher
- for the sub-programme “Teacher Speech Therapist” qualification: Teacher Speech Therapist
Admission in 2025/2026:
- Winter admission: 05.01.2026. – 19.01.2026. Electronic application on the University of Latvia website. Part-time study form, 30 paid places in each sub-program.
- Summer admission: Full time and Part time. Additional information will follow.
Tuition fee in 2025/2026: Part time - 2100 EUR. For citizens of other countries – 2700 EUR.
Study location: Riga
Additional info: Field of study: Educational Sciences. EQF level: 6
Director of the study program:
Dr.paed., doc. Ilze Šūmane
The study program will ensure the preparation of qualified specialists for work in the field of special education and speech therapy, preparing teachers who understand the individual needs of children and are able to provide the necessary support for obtaining a quality education.
The goal of the program is to prepare high-level specialists for the needs of inclusive education, developing the necessary competencies to independently carry out corrective and developmental activities at any level of education in general or special education.
The goal of the sub-program “Special Education Teacher” is to develop and strengthen the theoretical knowledge, skills and competence necessary for a special education teacher.
The goal of the sub-program “Teacher Speech Therapist” is to develop and strengthen the theoretical knowledge, skills and competence necessary for a teacher speech therapist.
Graduates of the program have wide job opportunities - graduates can work in preschool educational institutions, general education schools, educational institutions that implement special education programs in accordance with the acquired qualification as a special education teacher, also a special educator or speech therapist teacher. After graduating from the study program, the right to study in second-cycle higher education study programs.
You can find out about the admission requirements for the study program by switching to the Latvian version of the website.
Director of the study program:
Dr.paed., doc. Ilze Šūmane,
e-mail: ilze.sumane@lu.lv
Imantas 7th line 1, Riga, room 236