History
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1996 to promote economic, political and social development of the area.In 2001 it changed its status from a regional governmental institution to a state educational institution. Later in 2004 it introduced two master's degree study programmes. In October 2013 it received the Green Flag award.
Education
PROGRAMMES IN ENGLISH
BACHELOR’S DEGREE
- Information technologies: https://bit.ly/37feu7m
MASTER’S DEGREES
- Business Environment Administration
- Cybersecurity Engineering
- Media and Information Literacy
- Strategic Communication and Governance
- Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies
PHD
- Socio-technical Systems Modelling
- Economics and Business
Research
VIDZEME UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES CARRIES OUT RESEARCH WITHIN ITS KEY STRATEGIC DIRECTION – DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FOR SOCIAL CHALLENGES.
IT COVERS:
- Virtual reality technologies, visualization and computer vision
- Eco-buildings and smart technologies for national economy
- Socio-technical Systems Modeling Technologies
- E-learning management and technologies
- Cybersecurity engineering
- Sustainable national economy and knowledge society
Vidzeme University have:
- INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH (HESPI)
- SOCIOTECHNICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING INSTITUTE (SSII)
- KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE (KTC)
Career
Depending on the study program, students have different career opportunities.
Information technologies bachelor study program graduates are able to adapt to changing working conditions, follow market demand, development trends and technological changes, understand the industry processes and their impact on society.
During the studies, the students acquire an extensive basis of technical knowledge, which gives them the professional knowledge and skills required by the industry. As well as that, the studies offer an insight into user experience (UX), artificial intelligence (AI) - machine learning (ML) and computer vision (CV), cloud computing, virtual (VR) and augmented (AR) reality and data analysis.
Short Courses
Student services
There is international office:
- The staff unit of the Administrative Department which coordinates international study projects and is responsible for foreign exchange students and staff mobility at the University. Coordinates ViA student exchange studies and internships abroad, informs students about various available scholarships for studies abroad.
- The staff unit of the Administrative Department which is responsible for the study information system, administration of the study process, study contracts, organizes the registration for the next study semester.
Housing services
Exchange students are offered accommodation in the student hostel on Ausekla street 25a. As soon as your application form is received and approved, International Office will make a room reservation for you. All international students are guaranteed a place in a student hostel.
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences offers only double rooms for its students (two students share 1 room). All rooms are fully furnished. A bathroom and toilet is shared between four students (two rooms). Several rooms share one kitchen equipped with cooking facilities.
Library services
- Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences Library is a unit for ensuring the planning and provision of informative resources necessary for the academic and scientific activities of ViA.
- Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences Library, together with Valmiera Library, forms Valmiera Integrated Library (VIB).
ICT services
- Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences has an IT support group that provides all the necessary assistance not only in the university, but also in dormitories.
- They maintains ViA computer network and servers, installs software, takes care of the technical condition of ViA hardware, maintains e-mail and e-learning environment, etc.
Medical services
There is local hospital in the city and also various health centers.
Campus life
Both Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences faculties are located in Valmiera city center.
Near to the faculties are also cafes, supermarkets, a library, a cinema, a theater, hairdresser etc.
SOCIETY AND SCIENCE CAMPUS
Cēsu street 4
FACILITIES INCLUDE
- Library
- Contemporary classrooms
- Digital learning eco-system
- Multimedia laboratory
- Spatial analysis laboratory
- Student Union
- Study rooms
ENGINEERING CAMPUS
Tērbatas street 10
FACILITIES INCLUDE
- Contemporary classrooms
- Digital learning eco-system
- Virtual reality and augmented reality laboratory
- Computer network laboratory
- Mobile technology laboratory
- Radio frequency identification laboratory
- Cybersecurity laboratory
- Electronics laboratory
Sports facilities
- Whether you’re interested in sport as a participant or a spectator, Valmiera has plenty to offer. In 2019 new swimming pool was built, new BMX track was opened where the European Championship has been held. Basketball, floorball, hockey and many, many more.
- Ready to joy for your team? P.S. Best basketball, football, hockey etc. players can get university scholarships.
Student clubs
Student can be part of various clubs.
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences have professionl basketball team Valmiera glass/Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Professional football team Valmiera glass/Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, hockey team Valmiera, professional floorball club “Valmiera”, youth choir “Skan”, various folk dance groups, Vidzeme University of Applied student union and many, many more.
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences is accredited for an indefinite period of time.Depending on the study program, the duration of accreditation may vary, for example, Information technologies study direction accredited until december 31, 2022.