“UL’s performance in the latest THE rankings confirms that long-term investments in the research support system, the development of the academic environment and international cooperation continue to deliver results. The University’s research development priorities are increasingly clearly reflected in international ranking indicators. Progress in the assessment of the teaching and research environments is particularly significant, as these provide the foundation for UL’s continued growth as Latvia’s leading research university. At the same time, we recognise that competition in the international higher education arena continues to intensify. Therefore, we will continue to develop research-based education and strengthen our research performance in a targeted manner,” says UL Vice-Rector for Science, Associate Professor Guntars Kitenbergs.
UL’s teaching environment score improved significantly, rising by 246 places, while the University ranked 450th for its research environment. These results reflect positive developments in areas that are essential for creating a high-quality academic environment and ensuring the University’s long-term development.
Positive trends can also be observed in the indicators for research quality and international cooperation. This demonstrates the stability of UL’s research performance and the development of the University’s international partnerships. The international dimension is essential both for establishing new research projects and partnerships and for engaging UL’s academic community in the global research landscape.
The THE World University Rankings are one of the internationally recognised assessments of higher education performance. Universities are evaluated across five key dimensions: teaching environment, research environment, research quality, industry engagement and international outlook. The overall score across these dimensions provides a broad overview of universities’ activities in teaching, research, international cooperation and knowledge transfer.
UL will continue to strengthen its research and teaching environments, develop international cooperation and promote collaboration with industry. At the same time, the ranking results highlight further opportunities for growth as UL continues to fulfil its role in advancing science, education and innovation in Latvia and strengthening its international visibility.
About the University of Latvia
The University of Latvia (UL) is Latvia’s national university and the country’s largest classical research university, making a significant contribution to the development of higher education, science, culture and society. UL’s ecosystem comprises six faculties, 28 research institutes and the UL School of Business and Finance. The UL community includes more than 17,000 students and over 3,500 staff members. Access to higher education in the regions is provided through five UL branches in Bauska, Cēsis, Jēkabpils, Kuldīga and Tukums. Three medical colleges also operate under the auspices of UL.
By combining internationally competitive research, science-based education and cooperation with society and businesses, UL creates new knowledge and solutions for Latvia’s growth. In Torņakalns, UL is continuing to develop its Academic Centre into one of the most modern teaching and research centres in Northern Europe. The Centre already includes the House of Nature and the House of Science, while the House of Letters is under construction.
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 has retained its position in the 1001–1200 band in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, while improving its overall performance score. UL’s results in the rankings should be viewed in the context of growing international competition – this year, 2,297 universities from around the world have been included. UL has made particularly significant progress in the assessment of its teaching environment and research environment.){kind=link}