Riga Stradiņš University

Riga Stradiņš University or Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte (RSU) - public higher education institution in Latvia. RSU began its history in 1950. The university campus is of urban type and is located in the vicinity of Riga. A lot of students chose to study at Riga Stradiņš University every year as it is among the top 20 universities of Latvia.

Application process and the cost of tuition. The admission process involves prior academic performance evaluation. Throughout the admission period more than 70 percent of applicants successfully enroll to the university. Nevertheless, in RSU the ratio may vary dramatically depending on the study program. The academic year is traditionally divided into semesters. As a state university, RSU provides scholarships to remarkable students.

The composition of the university. Riga Stradiņš University is average in size with a capacity of 8 thousand students. Foreign applicants are not excluded from the admission process. The academic staff includes more than 1500 teachers and professors. The students may participate in various student exchange programs. The university is also present on social media platforms: Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin.

Infrastructure of RSU. The university has its own library. Also the university provides accommodations in the form of dormitories. The university is one of the European University Association (EUA).