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About
University of Latvia is a public research university located in Riga, Latvia. The university was established in 1919. It is one of the largest and most prestigious higher education institutions in the Baltic States.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 781 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 13 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 11,634
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 30.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 9%
- Female : Male
- 67 : 33
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
QS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | =755 | 36.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =942 | 36.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =980 | 36.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,152 | 36.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Latvia?
University of Latvia's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 781-790, THE Rank 1001–1200, US News Rank =1,212.
When was University of Latvia founded?
University of Latvia was founded in 1919.
What are the top subjects at University of Latvia?
Top subjects at University of Latvia include: Arts & Humanities, Biological Sciences, Education & Training, Clinical & Health, Life Sciences.
Where is University of Latvia located?
University of Latvia is located in Riga, Latvia.