Vidzeme University College
Latvia
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
Other names: Vidzemes Augstskola.
First degree/qualification: 4 year bakalaurs.
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 7.0/10.0.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year first degree.
Documents required: Official academic record and degree certificate in Latvian and English.
Description: Instituted in 1996 to serve regional needs of northern Latvia. Upgraded to a state university in 2001. Has a small enrollment with selective admissions. Usual admission requirement is the Secondary School Certificate (12 years of education) and an entrance examination..
Grading system:
| 10 | With distinction |
| 9 | Excellent |
| 8 | Very good |
| 7 | Good |
| 6 | Almost good |
| 5 | Satisfactory |
| 4 | Almost satisfactory |
| 1-3 | Unsatisfactory |
Language of instruction: Latvian and English
Advanced degree:
Masters.
Last updated: Aug 18, 2005