Quick Summary
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, in Jelgava, Latvia, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1939. The institution enrolls approximately 3650 students, with 8% being international. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Veterinary Medicine, Food Science, it maintains an acceptance rate of 68%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
LBTU is the leading bio-economy university in the Baltic States, located in the historic Jelgava Palace, offering high-quality education at a competitive cost.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryVeterinary MedicineFood ScienceAgricultural Engineering
Founded1939
TypePublic
Total Students3650
Intl Students8%
Faculty Ratio11
CampusHistoric Palace / Urban
Campus SizeLarge (Historical Urban)
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
Not Available
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Agriculture,Veterinary Medicine,Food Science,Information Technologies,Agricultural Engineering,Economics,Wood Processing,Environment and Water Management
Programs
Agriculture,Veterinary Medicine,Food Science,Agricultural Engineering,Environmental Engineering,Economics and Business
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Research Institute of Agronomy,Research Institute of Biotechnology,Technology and Knowledge Transfer Center
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate68%
IELTS6
TOEFL78
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline Β· July 1
SPRINGApplication Deadline Β· December 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International applicants should focus on providing detailed course descriptions from previous studies, especially for Veterinary Medicine. Early application is advised to ensure visa processing time.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
β¬3,500/yr
per year Β· EUR
Living Cost
β¬6,000/yr
per year Β· EUR
PG Tuition
β¬4,400/yr
per year Β· EUR
Application Fee
$165
one time Β· USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
β¬10,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials Β· EUR
Scholarships AvailableLatvian State Scholarships,LBTU Merit-based Fee Reductions
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Agriculture,Veterinary Medicine,Food Science,Information Technologies,Agricultural Engineering,Economics,Wood Processing,Environment and Water Management programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Agriculture | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Food Quality and Innovations | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Computer Control and Computer Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$19,000
Average Salary After Graduation
84%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
Latvian Farmers ParliamentInstitute of Food SafetyAnimal Health and Environment (BIOR)Latvian State Forest Research Institute (Silava)
Notable Alumni
Andris Ε Δ·Δle,Roberts ZΔ«le,JΔnis DΕ«klavs
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Swimming pool,Athletics stadium,Indoor sports halls,Horse riding center
Student Clubs
Student Council,Mixed Choir ROTA,Dance Group Kalve,Student Theatre
Library Resources
LBTU Fundamental Library with over 320,000 physical volumes and access to major scientific databases.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,Nordplus,Bilateral University Agreements
Summer Programs
Available