The University of Latvia offers students the opportunity to start studies in the Dual Award bachelor's study programme in Computer science, which has been developed in cooperation with the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom. The studies will be conducted in English, and at the end of the studies, graduates will receive degrees from both universities.

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Computer science is now a very topical study direction. The demand for professionals in the field is high, and there are many potential career opportunities. Computer science is present in almost all industries - business and commerce, medicine and other natural science areas, the public sector, and public entertainment - in all these areas, there are numerous challenges and opportunities for students to develop their aspired careers. Studies imply not just acquiring the knowledge and skill of creating a computer program, they create the possibility for students to reach broader horizons, develop contacts and find like-minded people.

The Dual Award programme in Computer Science has been developed using both universities' long-term experience to provide students with the knowledge and skills required in the labour market. The content of the bachelor's study programmes in computer science at both universities and the study results to be achieved were carefully compared and evaluated. As a result, students will have the opportunity to acquire the study courses offered by the University of Latvia and acquire study courses offered by the University of Lincoln. Students will also be provided with access to University of Lincoln faculty consultations, a library, and various events, joint projects with students studying in the UK, and the University of Lincoln degree after completing their studies.

The University of Lincoln is a popular choice and a leading University for many reasons. The University has been named “Modern University of the Year” in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 and has been awarded a top five-star overall score in the prestigious “QS Stars” rating system of global universities. The University of Lincoln was awarded Gold – the highest standard possible – in the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2017, an independent assessment of teaching quality in UK higher education. This award reflects their exciting teaching methods, great support for students and excellent employment outcomes.

The Bachelor's degree programme in Computer Science at the University of Lincoln is accredited by the “British Computer Society (BCS)”, representing the IT industry.  The University of Lincoln is also partnered with the “Institution of Analysts and Programmers (IAP)”.  The University of Latvia Bachelor's degree study programme “Computer Science” has already twice been accredited at the European level and is the only study programme awarded the "Euro-Inf Quality Label". Furthermore, for five years consecutively, employers in Latvia have recognized this programme as the most recommended study programme in Latvia.

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Choose success – study Computer science at the University of Latvia!
10.03.2022.

Choose success – study Computer science at the University of Latvia!