Virtual Open days at Latvian higher education institutions
September - November, 2020, online
What to expect from studies in Latvia? How to overcome the distance barrier before applying?
One solution is to take part in the Virtual Open Days, organized by universities. In these events prospective students can virtually meet the staff of the university and current students, as well as get answers to questions.
Usually these events take place on one of the online platforms, such as Zoom or Facebook Live, and pre-registration is recommended.
More information here.
Latvian higher education institutions at Virtual Education Fairs
October - December, online
In autumn of 2020, Latvian universities are planning to take part in a series of Virtual Education Fairs aimed at the Eurasia region.
RTU Riga Business School (RBS) is going to take part in the online exhibition "Education Abroad", which is happening on October 10-11, 2020, Kazahkstan. The presentation of RBS will be held on Sunday, 11th of October, at 17.00 Kazakhstan time. More information about the fair here. Access to the fair here.
EKA University of Applied Sciences are planning to participate in the WORLD-EXPO EDUCATION FAIR in Uzbekistan, October 17-18, 2020. It will be run online, 10.00-18.00, Time zone in Tashkent (GMT+5). More information about the fair here. Introduction with participants can be found here.
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Start of the new study year
September 1, 2020
September 1 is the Knowledge Day in Latvia, traditionally marking the start of the school and study year. This autumn some adjustments have been made to the study process. Along with Latvians, also foreign students are starting or continuing their studies in Latvian universities in the coming weeks. Statistics show that every 10th student in Latvia comes from abroad. Welcome to Latvia and have a great study year!
Virtual session with four Latvian universities on Facebook
August 24, 2020
On 24th of August 2020, 17.00 Cairo Time, MARJ3 Platform along with its partner universities from Latvia will host virtual sessions LIVE on its Facebook page. It will give the unique opportunity to connect with panel experts and ask questions about universities enrollments next year for both Bachelor and Master degrees.
More information here.
EAIE 2020 Annual Conference & Expo - postponed to 2022
October 13 - 16, 2020, Barcelona, Spain
Study in Latvia was planning to take part with a stand in the 32nd Annual EAIE Conference and Exhibition, which has been scheduled on 13–16 September, at Barcelona (Spain), but it has been postponed to 2022 due to concern of the health and safety of attendees.
The EAIE 2020 is Europe's largest and most comprehensive higher education event, gathering 6000+ professionals from all over the globe. It is an oppurtunity to explore new trends, debate hot topics with leading figures in HE, foster new partnerships and network at dynamic social events.
More information here.
NAFSA 2020 Annual Conference & Expo - cancelled
May 24 - 29, 2020, St. Louis, USA
Study in Latvia was planning to take part with a stand in the NAFSA higher education conference and exhibition, which was scheduled on 24-29 May, at St. Louis, Missouri (USA), but it has been cancelled due to concern of the health and safety of attendees.
The next NAFSA conference and expo will take place on May 30 to June 4, 2021, in Orlando, USA. Study in Latvia is planing to participate in this event.
The NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo unites all international educators and organizations that support international education - it is the premier global professional learning and networking event.
More information here.
APAIE 2020 Conference and Exhibition - postponed to 2021
Mar 22 - 26, 2020, Vancouver, Canada
Study in Latvia was planning to participate with a booth in the APAIE 2020 Annual conference and exhibition, organized by Asia Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE). The event was scheduled on 22-26 March, at Vancouver, Canada.
Due the concerns of the coronavirus outbreak in the world, the event has been postponed to March 21-25, 2021. Study in Latvia participation in the APAIE also has been postponed to 2021.
The APAIE Conference & Exhibition brings together thousands of professionals who are passionate about international education from across the globe to the Asia-Pacific region to network, improve professional skills and learn about new developments in international education.
More information here.