Daugavpils University: Statistics

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#4500 of 14,131 In the World
#1165 of 2,785 In Europe
#5 of 28 In Latvia
#964 of 1,014 For Entomology
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
50%
Type
For-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
du.lv
Languages
Latvian

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate50%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate, test in Latvian language, examination in a foreign language for students of foreign languages
Academic CalendarSeptember to June (September - January; February-June)

We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Daugavpils University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Daugavpils University has published 1,562 scientific papers with 9,160 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Physics, Sociology, Engineering, Geology, Political Science, and Geography and Cartography.

Publications
1,562
Citations
9,160

Daugavpils University majors

by publication & citation count

Environmental Science
1,017 / 6,997
Biology
1,003 / 7,387
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
883 / 5,169
Ecology
737 / 5,756
Physics
593 / 3,209
Sociology
528 / 3,761
Engineering
525 / 2,531
Geology
517 / 4,078
Political Science
514 / 1,799
Geography and Cartography
479 / 2,099
Philosophy
478 / 2,174
Law
467 / 1,761
Chemistry
466 / 4,293
Computer Science
461 / 2,084
Medicine
455 / 3,782
Botany
443 / 2,752
Paleontology
439 / 3,819
Quantum and Particle physics
419 / 2,046
Psychology
415 / 2,889
Zoology
415 / 3,882
History
336 / 1,351
Mathematics
313 / 1,443
Archaeology
300 / 1,308
Genetics
295 / 3,721
Business
284 / 1,050
Linguistics
273 / 1,028
Economics
254 / 970
Biochemistry
251 / 2,763
Materials Science
227 / 1,348
Organic Chemistry
223 / 1,770
Art & Design
212 / 1,126
Social Psychology
196 / 1,718
Education Majors
180 / 845
Optical Engineering
178 / 933
Statistics
151 / 609
Development Studies
150 / 558
Math Teachers
132 / 694
Evolutionary Biology
128 / 1,583
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
128 / 641
Demography
124 / 1,706

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 1 0
1992 4 1
1993 1 1
1994 1 0
1995 0 0
1996 3 0
1997 0 0
1998 3 0
1999 0 0
2000 1 3
2001 12 2
2002 6 8
2003 2 12
2004 1 19
2005 15 16
2006 12 51
2007 20 60
2008 25 92
2009 35 133
2010 45 112
2011 49 152
2012 65 244
2013 85 315
2014 78 416
2015 99 430
2016 78 478
2017 96 498
2018 100 573
2019 121 733
2020 123 849
2021 171 1144
2022 131 1243
2023 165 1424
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Tuition

Local studetns 1450 (EUR)

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Daugavpils University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Doktora Biology, Economics, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Pedagogy, Psychology, Solid State Physics

Notable alumni

  1. Dagnija Staķe

    Dagnija Staķe
    Born in
    Latvia Flag Latvia
    Years
    1951-.. (age 73)
    Enrolled in Daugavpils University
    Studied in 1981
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Dagnija Staķe is a Latvian politician (Latvian Farmers' Union) and the Minister of Regional Development and Local Governments of Latvia from 13 May to 3 November 2010.

  2. Yakov Pliner

    Yakov Pliner
    Born in
    Latvia Flag Latvia
    Years
    1946-.. (age 78)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Yakov Gdalyevich Pliner is a Latvian politician of Jewish origin and MP of the 7th, 8th and 9th convocations for the union For Human Rights in United Latvia (ForHRUL). He was member of Social Democratic party group in the Baltic Assembly.

  3. Oleg Krivonosov

    Oleg Krivonosov
    Born in
    Latvia Flag Latvia
    Years
    1961-.. (age 63)
    Occupations
    chess player
    Biography

    Oleg Valerevich Krivonosov is a Soviet/Latvian chess player. He was awarded the International Master title in 1993.

  4. Inese Laizāne

    Inese Laizāne
    Born in
    Latvia Flag Latvia
    Years
    1971-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    politicianactor
    Biography

    Inese Laizāne is a Latvian actress and politician.

  5. Valery Bukhvalov

    Valery Bukhvalov
    Born in
    Latvia Flag Latvia
    Years
    1957-.. (age 67)
    Enrolled in Daugavpils University
    Studied in 1988
    Occupations
    pedagoguepolitician
    Biography

    Valery Alekseevich Bukhvalov is a Latvian Russian politician and pedagogue, member of 9th Saeima from ForHRUL.

  6. Ivans Ribakovs

    Ivans Ribakovs
    Born in
    Lithuania Flag Lithuania
    Years
    1960-.. (age 64)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Ivans Ribakovs is a Latvian politician. He is a member of Harmony and a deputy of the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Saeima. He began his current term in parliament on November 4, 2014.

  7. Jānis Dukšinskis

    Jānis Dukšinskis
    Born in
    Latvia Flag Latvia
    Years
    1963-.. (age 61)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Jānis Dukšinskis is a Latvian politician. He is a member of the LPP/LC and a deputy of the 9th Saeima (Latvian Parliament). He began his current term in parliament on November 7, 2006. He is currently a member of the Daugavpils City Council.

  8. Marjana Ivanova-Jevsejeva

    Marjana Ivanova-Jevsejeva
    Born in
    Latvia Flag Latvia
    Years
    1982-.. (age 42)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Marjana Dademaša is a Latvian politician. She is a member of Harmony and was a deputy of the 12th Saeima until her resignation in 2015 to pursue a career at Olainfarm. Since June 2017 she is a member of the municipal council of Daugavpils, the second largest city in the country.

Daugavpils University faculties and divisions

Centre : Innovative Microscopy Physics
Centre : Oral History History, Regional Studies
Faculty : Education and Management Education, Educational Psychology, Management, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Social Work, Vocational Counselling, Vocational Education
Faculty : Humanities Arts and Humanities, Baltic Languages, Cultural Studies, English, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Linguistics, Literature, Philology, Polish, Russian, Secondary Education, Slavic Languages, Social Sciences, Spanish, Swedish, Translation and Interpretation
Faculty : Music and Arts Art Education, Art History, Art Management, Computer Graphics, Conducting, Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Secondary Education, Visual Arts
Faculty : Natural Sciences and Mathematics Anatomy, Chemistry, Computer Education, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Natural Sciences, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Science Education, Secondary Education, Solid State Physics, Teacher Training
Faculty : Social Sciences Economics, Law, Psychology, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology
Institute : Comparative Studies Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies
Institute : Ecology Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forest Biology
Institute : Latgale Region Research Regional Studies
Institute : Social Investigation Social Studies
Institute : Sustainable Education Education
Institute : Systematic Biology Biology

General information

Alternative names DU
Daugavpils Universitate
Founded 1921
Motto Scientia Vinces
Through knowledge you win

Location and contacts

Address Vienības iela 13
Daugavpils, LV-5400
Latvia
City population 79,000

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