Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
Jelgava, Latvia • QS 2026 #1201-1400
Updated Oct 2026 · Source: lbtu.lv
Overview
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, known locally as LBTU, is a public university based in Jelgava, Latvia.
Its teaching is organised into five faculties: Forest and Environmental Sciences, Engineering and Information Technologies, Economics and Social Development, Agriculture and Food Technology, and Veterinary Medicine. Together they cover the land-based and applied fields that give the university its name, from forestry, wood processing, agriculture and food science to veterinary medicine, construction, land management and geoinformatics.
Alongside these core areas, students can choose programmes in computer control and computer science, applied energy, machine design, landscape architecture, hospitality management, design and crafts, economics, business, project management, human resources and sustainable finance. The study offer runs across three cycles: undergraduate-level basic studies, master's studies and doctoral studies, with several fields, including agriculture, agricultural engineering and forest science, available at all three.
Two programmes in the sociology of organisations and public governance are delivered by distance learning on a part-time basis.
The bachelor's course lasts three and a half years and the master's two and a half. Coursework runs online through the university's e-study system, while the final examination for each course is taken in person in Jelgava.
Distance students apply during the summer admission period and begin their studies in September. The university also belongs to the ChallengeEU European universities alliance, which currently runs a mentoring programme for students, and its news page advertises prize competitions for early-career researchers and for forest science.
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Academic Details
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Faculties & Divisions
The faculties at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, and what each one teaches, are listed below.
Agriculture and Food Technology (Faculty) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Management
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Crop Production
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Horticulture
- Hotel Management
- Nutrition
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Soil Management
- Soil Science
Economics and Social Development (Faculty) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Anthropology
- Business and Commerce
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- Political Sciences
- Real Estate
- Sociology
Engineering and Information Technologies (Faculty) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Control Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanics
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Power Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
Forest and Environmental Sciences (Faculty) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Fishery
- Forestry
- Landscape Architecture
- Materials Engineering
- Surveying and Mapping
- Transport Engineering
- Water Management
- Wood Technology
Veterinary Medicine (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Veterinary Science
Programs Offered
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72 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Latvia
Bachelor's Degree 28 programmes
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Master's Degree 26 programmes
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Doctorate 16 programmes
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Diploma 2 programmes
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How to apply to Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
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Identify the right programme
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies runs 72 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
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Check entry requirements
Before applying to Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Latvia.
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Prepare your application documents
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
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Submit via the institution
Lodge your application through the official website (www.lbtu.lv). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
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In which city is Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies?
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies is based in Jelgava, Latvia.
What is Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies's control type?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How is Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies ranked?
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies is ranked QS 2026 #1201-1400.
Is Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies accredited?
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies is accredited by Ministry of Education and Science (Izglītības un Zinātnes Ministrija).
What is Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies's official website?
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies's official website is www.lbtu.lv.
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