Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
About ViA
Vidzemes Augstskola (ViA) — public non-profit college. It is located in Valmiera, Latvia. It is a modern higher education institution, established in 1996. ViA is working closely with ATLAS (Association for Tourism and Leisure Education), EUPRERA (European Public Relations Education and Research Association), EAIE (European Association of International Education), Baltic Sea Network, EkoTekNord within Nordplus.
ViA does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at ViA is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at ViA for local citizens starts from 1,761 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 2,576 USD. On the official website of the university, you will find all the relevant information about tuition fees and scholarships.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS exam. The minimum IELTS score is 6.
IELTS
6
Master's degree at ViA
It is impossible to enter ViA for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 70. IELTS — 5.5 or higher.
IELTS
5.5
TOEFL iBT
70
TOEFL PBT
500
ViA campus
The city campus of ViA provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Valmiera has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at ViA. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.
You can stay in the country for six months after graduation by applying for a job seeker visa. You need to apply for such a visa in advance. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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