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THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

The Faculty of Science and Technology an academic structural unit of the University of Latvia, established for the organisation of academic activities in the following fields of science:

  1. computer Science and Informatics;
  2. electrical Engineering, Electronics, Information and Communication Technologies;
  3. physics and astronomy;
  4. mechanical engineering and mechanics;
  5. mathematics;
  6. materials science;
  7. nanotechnology;
  8. social and economic geography;
  9. earth sciences, physical geography and environmental sciences;

and interdisciplinary fields related to:

  1. school and university didactics in STEM fields;
  2. optometry and vision science;
  3. radiation chemistry;
  4. quantum technologies;
  5. perceptual and cognitive research;
  6. and other interdisciplinary topics according to the Faculty's competence
 

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The structure of the Faculty consists of the Department of Computer Science, Department of Physics, Department of Geography, Department of Geology, Department of Mathematics, Department of Optometry and Vision Science, Department of Environmental Science, Laser Centre, Interdisciplinary Centre for Educational Innovation, Institute of Astronomy, Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, Institute of Physics, Institute of Geodesy and Geoinformatics, Institute of Chemical Physics, Institute for Mechanics of Materials, Institute of Numerical Modelling.

The Faculty of Science and Technology strives for excellence in education and research, promoting innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. The primary goal of FST is sustainable development and improvement of well-being of the society, preparing students to adapt to a changing environment and make significant discoveries in their fields. 

The faculty offers a wide and diverse range of study programmes, including computer science, physics, mathematics, optometry, geography, geology, and environmental science. Students receive excellent academic education and practical skills necessary for a successful career in today's technology and science sectors.

Studies of FST take place at:

  • Jelgavas iela 1 - study programmes in geography, geology, environmental science, and optometry;
  • Jelgavas iela 3 - study programmes in physics and mathematics;
  • Raiņa bulvāris 19 - study programmes in computer science.