Become a tourism expert, make dreams come true, create innovative ideas, events and businesses!
The aim of the programme is to prepare highly qualified and competitive managers of tourism and hospitality organisations to work in the industry in Latvia and abroad, with a special focus on personal development of the student, as well as on strengthening physical stamina and career development based on modern and professional education in the creative field of leisure, travel and event management.
FAST FACTS
Language: English
Duration: full-time 4 years (8 semesters)
ECTS: 240
Exchange opportunities: Available through Erasmus+ and Nordplus.
DEGREE TO BE OBTAINED
professional bachelor's degree in tourism management
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Manager of Tourism Services
STUDY DIRECTION ACCREDITED
until October 24, 2029
TYPE OF STUDIES
Full-time studies
DURATION OF STUDIES
4 years (8 semesters) in full-time studies
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2024/2025
All the eligible students are invited to apply for the Latvian State Scholarship. Application deadline for the academic year 2024/2025 is 1st of April, 2024: www.viaa.gov.lv/en/studies
STUDY FEES 2024/2025
EU 2054 EUR per year, 8216 EUR for 4 years
non-EU 2362 EUR per year or 9448 EUR for 4 years
REQUIREMENTS
High school / secondary education
An additional condition for foreign applicants: the average grade in the Diploma Supplement should be at least 60% of the maximum possible.
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Latvian
Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.
English Language requirements
Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+
Certificate of English language proficiency or a document confirming the language proficiency issued by an international testing institution during the last five years, attesting to the proficiency of the implementation language of the relevant study programme at least at B2 level. If the previous education has been acquired in English, the English proficiency certificate is not required.
Non-EU, Non-EEA applicants: March 1 - May 31.
EU/ EEA/ Swiss Confederation applicants: March 1 - July 22 (students are eligible to apply for Latvian state-funded study placements).
All eligible students are invited to apply for the Latvian State Scholarship. The application deadline for the academic year 2024/2025 is the 1st of April, 2024.
For further information, get in touch with International Office at international@va.lv.
Apply through Tourism Organization and Management - Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (dreamapply.com)
Opportunities to work in the urban environment or in the open air, in state institutions, private companies or to become your own employer. It can be a quiet job in the office or an active activity. Work, like travel, can depend on one's own tastes, talents and interests.
TRAVELING DURING STUDIES
The majority of students study at least one semester at cooperation universities in one of 97 universities in 41 countries or go on summer internships and study tours abroad.
CUSTOMIZED STUDY CONTENT
Every year it is improved according to the development of the industry. The training uses the latest methods and technologies that meet the requirements of the digital age. Several courses in the study program are taught by foreign guest lecturers.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
The only tourism study program where it is possible to study Chinese throughout the study period. It is also possible to learn Russian, German and French.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Students work in real projects. Researches tourism resources and infrastructure, develops enterprise and territory development plans, organizes various events, creates information about tourism products in the virtual environment, participates in management simulation games.
CLOSE COOPERATION WITH THE INDUSTRY
In many study courses, according to the specialization of the topic, the leading professionals of the industry are involved as guest lecturers.
DEVELOPING YOUR INTERESTS
The opportunity to specialize in areas of interest - representation of the tourist destination on Instagram, gastronomic tourism opportunities, the impact of various events and art centers on the tourism and hospitality industry, research into the car tourism segment, etc.
REQUEST
Every year, the number of people traveling is increasing, and the number of people employed in tourism-related industries is increasing along with the number of tourists.
DIVERSITY OF PRACTICES
Hiking in nature with elements of active tourism (bicycle, boat, foot), integrated field practice, study tours in Latvia and abroad.
The tuition fee is outlined in the individual agreement between the student and the university. The student receives the agreement together with the admission letter. Accepted students must pay the tuition fee in advance for the full academic year.
| Citizenship | Per year EUR | Full programme cost EUR |
| Tuition Fees for the citizens of the EU, EEA and Swiss Confederation 2024/2025 | 2054 |
8216 (8 semesters) |
| Tuition Fees for Non-EU Citizens 2024/2025 | 2362 |
19448 (8 semesters) |
APPLICATION FEES 2024/2025
Application fee (non-refundable) must be paid before the application is submitted (confirmation of payment must be included in the application):
|
Citizenship |
Application fee amount EUR |
| Estonia, Lithuania, Georgia and Moldova | 50 |
|
EU, EEA countries, Swiss Confederation, USA, Australia, Azerbaijan, Japan, Canada, Kazakhstan, Russia, Macedonia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Vietnam |
150 |
|
International applicants from other countries |
250 |
Applicants from Ukraine are exempt from Application fee!
Application fee should be paid to one of the following bank accounts:
Bank: AS Swedbank
Bank code: HABALV22
Bank account number: LV78HABA0551027191593
Bank payments should be marked: “Study registration fee: your name”
Bank: AS Citadele banka
Bank code: PARXLV22
Bank account number: LV74PARX0006876240003
Bank payments should be marked: “Study registration fee: your name”
Bank: AS Luminor banka
Bank code: RIKOLV2X
Bank account number: LV90RIKO0002013197983
Bank payments should be marked: “Study registration fee: your name”
OTHER COSTS
To have and overview of the costs involved in studying in Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, please see the indicative list of costs:
| Costs per month | EUR |
| Rent of room in student hostel |
115 single room 170 double room |
| Local transportation costs | 25 |
| Food, other personal costs (minimum) | 200 |
| Total of other costs (average) | ~350 |
The cost of living in Valmiera can seem rather inexpensive for students from some other countries.
