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Maritime education in Latvia has a long history. The first Nautical School was opened in Riga in 1789. Latvian Maritime Academy was founded in 1989 as a constituent part of Riga Technical University, but as an independent educational establishment it was founded on 8 January 1993. Latvian Maritime Academy (LMA) is the first and only marine-oriented institution of the higher education in Latvia. And as a state-funded higher educational establishment, LMA has promoted Latvia’s inclusion in the IMO White List in December 2000.

The quality of maritime studies at LMA is recognized at the national and international levels. It is constantly being upgraded as well. In June 2007, LMA was accredited for the whole period of its activity, whereas the programs received accreditation for the maximum period of six years.

The quality management system in the LMA is certified to compliance to standard ISO 9001:2008, certified by company DET NORSKE VERITAS in 2005. LMA Training centre is certified to compliance to standard ISO 9001:2008 by BUREAU VERITAS in 2003.

Population in the city of Riga: 710 000

Total number of students: 940 (2011/12)

Number of International students: 2 (2011/12)

Number of academic staff: 37

Accommodation possibilities and costs: LMA can offer student dormitories; costs do not exceed 100 EUR / 70 LVL per month.