Latvijas Universitātes Rīgas Medicīnas koledža

Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia is a state-accredited professional higher education institution, offering first level professional higher education in such Health Care study programs as Medicine, Massage and Hydrotherapy, Optometry Assistant. With a variety of funding opportunities, the University College has invested in the reconstruction and modernization of the learning environment. The rich technological base and the modern infrastructure give students the opportunity to learn in a close proximity of working environment.

The University College educates and trains health care professionals who remain competitive not only in Latvia, but also in the European labour market. Education quality is assured by using innovative pedagogy that motivates lifelong learning, as well as by applying digital teaching and contemporary medical technologies.

The University College has created an academic environment in which students and teachers can implement both educational and scientific activities, contributing to the development of an intelligent and creative personality.

Clinical training for exchange students is provided at affiliated health care institutions. The training aims at strengthening theoretical and practical knowledge of trainees, developing professional skills and attitudes, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and teamwork between students and health care professionals.

Short-cycle (first-level) professional higher education study programmes:

"Medicine" (qualification - Medical Assistant, Emergency Medicine Medical Assistant, Ambulatory Care Medical Assistant),

"Massage and hydrotherapy" (qualification - Masseur),

'Optometrist's assistant' (qualification: Optometrist's assistant).