Study location	Latvia, Jelgava
Type	2nd level Bachelor, full-time
Nominal duration	6 years (366 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	2nd level Bachelor (Qualification: Veterinarian with the right to continue studies in the doctoral study programme of Veterinary Medicine)
Accreditation	August 04, 2028

Tuition fee	€9,000 per year
Application fee	€160 one-time Non refundable
Deposit	€500 one-time
Dormitory fee	€127 per month It requires to pay additional 100 EUR for Dormitory deposit.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) 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. We accept only officially translated documents You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ Need to submit a document that states your English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, DET etc.). IELTS – (5.5 score) TOEFL IBT – (72 points) TOEFL PBT – (513 points) TOEIC – (605 points) FCE (First Certificate in English) – (160 points) CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) – (160 points) CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) – (160 points) Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) – (160 points) Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) – (51 points) Cambridge English Linguaskill – (160 points) Duolingo (100 points). The said document is not attached if: - the foreigner has obtained secondary or higher education in the language of implementation of the relevant study program; - the foreigner has obtained secondary education in a European Union or European Economic Area country or in the Swiss Confederation, and the document certifying their secondary education includes a foreign language proficiency rating equivalent to at least B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. You need to have at least “Satisfactory” grade in Biology or Chemistry and need to pass an online entrance test in biology and chemistry.

More information	lbtu.lv/en/veterinary_medicine

Overview

Academic profile

Veterinary medicine is a scientifically-practical branch, that studies animal diseases, diagnoses them, carries out treatments, prophylaxis and abatement, as well as supervises and controls hygiene of food products and prevents illnesses common for both people and animals. It deals with environment protection form pollution, as well as takes care of ethical, esthetical and economical needs of pet and animal owners. Specialists of the branch solve problems connected with maintenance and provision of animal health, as well as quality and control of food products in the country. A very important field nowadays is food hygiene and specialists within it deal with various technologies of products processing, production and distribution in order to provide the production and use of harmless and healthy products.

You will gain knowledge of the structure and function of healthy animals, of their husbandry, reproduction, hygiene and their feeding, knowledge of the behavior and protection of animals, knowledge of the causes, nature, course, effects, diagnosis and treatment of the animal diseases, including a special knowledge of the diseases which may be transmitted to humans, knowledge of preventive medicine, knowledge of the hygiene and technology involved in the production, manufacture and putting into circulation of animal foodstuffs or foodstuffs of animal origin intended for human consumption.

By choosing the study programme ‘Veterinary medicine’ you will have the possibilities to study in a modern environment, to meet sophisticated professors and to perfect you knowledge abroad corresponding to today’s requirements.

Career opportunities

Graduates can establish a private practice in veterinary medicine, work in already established veterinary hospitals and in institutions of food and veterinary services, as well as advance in the career in the veterinary medicine science. Veterinarians and food hygienists can work at the enterprises under the supervision of the State Services dealing with food production and distribution, as well as with public catering or laboratory testing diagnostics.