EKA University of Applied Sciences

Location: Latvia, LATVIA Address: Lomonosova 1, korp. 5, Riga, LV-1019, Latvia

ABOUT US The EKA University of Applied Sciences (EKA) According to the Lisbon Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education, the Diploma issued by the EKA is recognized in all the EU countries and other countries of the world. The academic staff includes both local and foreign lecturers. The EKA offers a modern study environment – real and virtual lecture rooms, a modern library where you can find a large variety of books and periodicals, audio materials, video materials, electronic databases, and informative Internet resources in Russian, English, German, and other languages.

Description


Some facts and dates:

  • The EKA University of Applied Sciences was founded on July 23, 1998.
  • On February 8, 2001, the EKA received the Accreditation Sheet of the EKA University of Applied Sciences (No. 017). On November 16, 2006, the EKA was granted permanent accreditation.
  • 67% of the EKA academic staff are lecturers with Doctor Degrees.
  • The EKA has concluded ERASMUS cooperation agreements with higher educational institutions in France, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Macedonia, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Germany, and Hungary. Every year the list of the EKA University of Applied Sciences partners is expanded with new partners. Every year students and lecturers participate in exchange programmes.
  • The EKA is a member of the Baltic University Programme that unites 160 universities in 14 countries of the Baltic Sea region.
  • In 2013, the University hosted the first Fulbright program scholar. The programme is financed by the US State Department.
  • EKA is a member of several Latvian and international associations, for example: the Higher Education Export Association of Latvia, Latvian Information and Communications Technology Association​, Latvian Association of Private Universities, Latvian Employers Confederation, and Baltic Management Development Association.
  • In 2019 EKA achieved top positions in the U-Multirank rating among Latvian private higher education institutions
  • In a study conducted by the Ministry of Education and Science in 2020, graduates of EKA bachelor's programs in 2017 ranked first among Latvian private higher education institutions and third place among all Latvian higher education institutions.

Courses

B.Sc. Management

EKA University of Applied Sciences

Latvia, LATVIA

Attribute
Faculty:
Management Science
Study location LATVIA,Latvia
Type:
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Social Sciences in Management Science)
Study Language:
English
Duration:
3 years (180 ECTS)
Tuition Fee:
€2,950 per year
Entry Qualification:

High school / secondary education (or higher)

Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English.
Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or Apostille.

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language Requirements:

English
Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+

TOEFL iBT – 72+
TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) – 513+
IELTS – 5.5 – 6.0
TOEIC – 605+
FCE (First Certificate in English) – 160+
CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) – 160+
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) – 160+
Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) – 160+
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) – 59+
Cambridge English Lingual skill – 160+
Duolingo – 100+

If you do not have abovementioned certificate, but your previous education was fully taught in English, please provide a copy of a letter from the educational institution which approves this fact.

Other Requirements:

If you are eligible for studies, within 7 days you will receive a link to an online test (for Bachelor students only). After you take it, we will inform you about the results.

Those who will answer correctly to 60%-100% of the test questions, have to pass the next step – an interview via Skype (you will need a camera and microphone on your computer to participate in the interview). You will be informed about the necessary procedure.

Application fee of 200 Euros

Overview:

-to prepare future managers able to plan and manage work and development of companies, as well as solve management problems independently;

-To develop the student’s ability to solve management issues strategically and analytically;

-To prepare students for further professional activities;

-To enable development of student’s creative potential;

-To motivate students to continue the education.

B. Sc.IT (Programming)

EKA University of Applied Sciences

Latvia, LATVIA

Attribute
Faculty:
Computing
Study location LATVIA,Latvia
Type:
B.Sc. (Professional Bachelor Degree in Computer Science and Programming Engineer)
Study Language:
English
Duration:
4 years
Tuition Fee:
€2,950 per year
Entry Qualification:

High school / secondary education (or higher)

Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English.
Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or apostille.

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language Requirements:

English
Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+

TOEFL iBT – 72+
TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) – 513+
IELTS – 5.5 – 6.0
TOEIC – 605+
FCE (First Certificate in English) – 160+
CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) – 160+
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) – 160+
Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) – 160+
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) – 59+
Cambridge English Lingual skill – 160+
Duolingo – 100+

Other Requirements:

Application fee of 200 Euros

Overview:

The aim of the program is to provide such professional studies that are based on the theoretical background of information technologies, confirm with the professional standards and are practically applicable, which will foster the national competitiveness in the information technology branch in the changing social-economic circumstances and labor market.

B.Sc. Business Economics

EKA University of Applied Sciences

Latvia, LATVIA

Attribute
Faculty:
Social Science
Study location LATVIA,Latvia
Type:
B.Sc. (Academic Bachelor Study Program)
Study Language:
English
Duration:
3 years
Tuition Fee:
€2,950 per year
Entry Qualification:

High school / secondary education (or higher)

Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English.
Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or apostille.

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language Requirements:

English
Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+

TOEFL iBT – 72+

TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) – 513+

IELTS – 5.5 – 6.0

TOEIC – 605+

FCE (First Certificate in English) – 160+

CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) – 160+

CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) – 160+

Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) – 160+

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) – 59+

Cambridge English Lingual skill – 160+

Duolingo – 100+

Other Requirements:

Application fee of 200 Euros

Overview:

-To provide students with a set of knowledge, skills and competence in business economics according to the 6th level of the framework defined in the Latvian education classification.
-Educate specialists in business economics with analytical and systemic thinking, whose knowledge and skills enable analyzing and planning economic processes.
-Provide a study process that complies with the laws and requirements of the labor market, as well as a student-centered approach in higher education.

M.Sc. Business Administration

EKA University of Applied Sciences

Latvia, LATVIA

Attribute
Faculty:
Management Science
Study location LATVIA,Latvia
Type:
M.Sc. (Academic Master of Social Sciences in Management)
Study Language:
English
Duration:
2 years (120 ECTS)
Tuition Fee:
€3,100 per year
Entry Qualification:

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

Social Science Bachelor degree or second-level professional higher education in economics or management
Social Science Bachelor degree in other fields and at least 2 years experience in the company or its department management

Applicants must upload education documents in their original language, as well as translations into English.
Diplomas and transcripts issued outside the EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or apostille.

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language Requirements:

English
Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+

TOEFL iBT – 72+
TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) – 513+
IELTS – 5.5 – 6.0
TOEIC – 605+
FCE (First Certificate in English) – 160+
CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) – 160+
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) – 160+
Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) – 160+
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) – 59+
Cambridge English Lingual skill – 160+
Duolingo – 100+

Other Requirements:

Application fee for 200 Euros

Overview:

The structure of the Study program: five modules and a Master paper

M.Sc. Circular Economy and Social Entrepreneurship

EKA University of Applied Sciences

Latvia, LATVIA

Attribute
Faculty:
Social Science
Study location LATVIA,Latvia
Type:
M.Sc. (Academic Master of Social Sciences in Management and Administration)
Study Language:
English
Duration:
2 years (120 ECTS)
Tuition Fee:
€3,100 per year
Entry Qualification:

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

Social Science Bachelor degree or second-level professional higher education in economics or management
Social Science Bachelor degree in other fields and at least 2 years experience in the company or its department management

Applicants must upload education documents in their original language, as well as translations into English.
Diplomas and transcripts issued outside the EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or apostille.

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language Requirements:

English
Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+

TOEFL iBT – 72+
TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) – 513+
IELTS – 5.5 – 6.0
TOEIC – 605+
FCE (First Certificate in English) – 160+
CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) – 160+
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) – 160+
Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) – 160+
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) – 59+
Cambridge English Lingual skill – 160+
Duolingo – 100+

Other Requirements:

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

If you do not have abovementioned certificate, but your previous education was fully taught in English, please provide a copy of a letter from the educational institution which approves this fact.
Applicants for Master degree – CV and motivation letter.

If you are eligible for studies, within 7 days you will receive a link to online test (for Bachelor students only). After you will take it, we will inform you about the results.

Application fee of 200 Euros

Overview:

Career Opportunities

A unique study program will prepare specialists with in-depth knowledge of management sciences, circular economics, and social entrepreneurship, which will provide them with the ability to establish, manage, and develop companies in the field of circular economics and social entrepreneurship.

·To provide students with a set of knowledge, skills, and competency in the area of circular economy and social entrepreneurship by the 7th framework level of the Latvian educational classification.

·Prepare competitive specialists and entrepreneurs for the Latvian and international market in the area of circular economy and social entrepreneurship to attain sustainable development goals.

M.Sc. International Cultural Project Management

EKA University of Applied Sciences

Latvia, LATVIA

Attribute
Faculty:
Management Science
Study location LATVIA,Latvia
Type:
M.Sc. (Academic Master of Social Sciences in Management and Administration)
Study Language:
English
Duration:
2 years (120 ECTS)
Tuition Fee:
€3,100 per year
Entry Qualification:

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

Social Science Bachelor degree or second level professional higher education in economics or management
Social Science Bachelor degree in other fields and at least 2 years experience in project management
Bachelor′s degree in humanities and at least 2 years experience in project management

Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English.
Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or apostille.

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language Requirements:

English
Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+

TOEFL iBT – 72+
TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) – 513+
IELTS – 5.5 – 6.0
TOEIC – 605+
FCE (First Certificate in English) – 160+
CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) – 160+
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) – 160+
Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) – 160+
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) – 59+
Cambridge English Lingual skill – 160+
Duolingo – 100+

Other Requirements:

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

If you do not have the abovementioned certificate, but your previous education was fully taught in English, please provide a copy of a letter from the educational institution that approves this fact.
Applicants for Master's degree – CV and motivation letter.

If you are eligible for studies, within 7 days you will receive a link to an online test (for Bachelor students only). After you will take it, we will inform you about the results.

Those, who will answer correctly to 60%-100% of the test questions, have to pass the next step – an interview via Skype (you will need a camera and microphone on your computer to participate in the interview). You will be informed about the necessary procedure.

Overview:

Career Opportunities

A unique study program that will prepare specialists with in-depth knowledge of project management, international cultural environment, brand management, or intellectual capital management, which will provide them with the ability to initiate and manage international cultural projects of various scales.To prepare specialists in international cultural project management with analytical and systemic thinking, whose knowledge and skills would allow managing international projects in cultural and related fields.

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