Languages and Intercultural Communication

Study-aims

• To train qualified experts on international communication for national and local government institutions.
• To provide studies tailored to economic, cultural, and social needs.
• To provide practically applicable academic studies which correspond to educational standards and are based on theoretical scientific foundations.

Study-tasks

• To provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills and abilities needed to provide professional intercultural communication services in sectors relevant for the national economy.
• To promote the competitiveness of graduates in changing socio-economic conditions and in the international labour market.
• To encourage acquisition of in-depth knowledge which provides an opportunity to independently develop research methodologies, to apply research methodologies in new fields, and to continue studies to achieve higher qualifications.
• To ensure conformity of educational quality with the level in European and other economically developed countries by improving methodological, scientific, material and technical support of the study process, increasing the qualifications of lecturers, and promoting cooperation with other Latvian and foreign higher education institutions.
• To modify the content and teaching methods of the program in a timely manner in response to changes in the labour market and to accurately predict future changes.
• To establish a close link between studies and actual practices in multi-cultural companies.

• Appropriately completed  online application form
• Copy of the apostilled secondary education document (diploma and transcript of records)
• IELTS (6.0), TOEFL (PBT 550 or IBT 80) or Cambridge English language certificate (for Latvian students centralized exam of English language) or Ventspils University of Applied Sciences test (if the candidate do not have previous language tests)
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of passport
• One photo 3cm x4 cm
• Remittance order certifying payment of application fee EUR 150 that is nonrefundable 
• Upon the receipt of documents, it will be necessary to take a test in the chosen area of studies