Ventspils University College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5343 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1304 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #7 of 28 | In Latvia |
| #3443 of 4,563 | For Astrophysics and Astronomy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.venta.lv
- Languages
- Latvian
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | September to June |
We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for Ventspils University College 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
Ventspils University College has published 515 scientific papers with 1,875 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geography and Cartography, Biology, Chemistry, and Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Ventspils University College majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | 7 | 4 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 3 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 | 3 |
| 2011 | 14 | 14 |
| 2012 | 27 | 12 |
| 2013 | 29 | 57 |
| 2014 | 25 | 58 |
| 2015 | 42 | 71 |
| 2016 | 40 | 91 |
| 2017 | 45 | 92 |
| 2018 | 33 | 107 |
| 2019 | 43 | 167 |
| 2020 | 67 | 230 |
| 2021 | 36 | 216 |
| 2022 | 38 | 338 |
| 2023 | 43 | 369 |
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 Ventspils University College.
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 | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Doktora | Business Administration, Linguistics |
|---|
Notable alumni
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Dana Reizniece-Ozola
- Enrolled in Ventspils University College
- Studied in 2008
- Occupations
- chess playerpoliticianinternational forum participant
- Biography
-
Dana Reizniece-Ozola is a Latvian politician and chess player. She has been managing director of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) since 2021. She also served as minister of Economics (2014–2016) and minister of Finance (2016–2019) of the Republic of Latvia. Reizniece-Ozola was elected as a member of the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Saeima of the Republic of Latvia and worked as the chairperson of the Commission on Education, Culture and Science, Member of the Legal Affairs Commission and Member of the European Affairs Commission. In chess, Reizniece-Ozola was awarded the title of Woman Grandmaster by FIDE in 2001. She is presently vice-president of the European Chess Union.
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Haralds Silovs
- Occupations
- short-track speed skaterspeed skater
- Biography
-
Haralds Silovs is a Latvian long track and former short track speed skater, who became the 2008 and 2011 European champion in short track. He has participated in three Winter Olympics. In 2018, he finished fourth at speed skating 1500 metres event.
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Madara Palameika
- Occupations
- javelin thrower
- Biography
-
Madara Palameika is a Latvian track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. Her personal best of 66.18 m, set in 2016, is the Latvian record.
Ventspils University College faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Economics and Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Social Sciences, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Information Technology | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Translation Studies | Baltic Languages, English, German, Linguistics, Russian, Translation and Interpretation |
General information
| Alternative names | VeA Ventspils Augstskola |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Accreditation | Latvian Board of Higher Education |
| Motto | Stude VeA un esi soli priek?a! Study at VeA and be one step ahead! |
| Colors | silver, green |
Location and contacts
| Address | Inženieru Iela 101a Ventspils, LV-3601 Latvia |
|---|---|
| City population | 33,000 |