Liepaja University

Why Liepaja University?

• Liepaja has grown from a small village into the third largest city in Latvia with the population of 85 000 people. In 2015 Liepaja celebrated its 390th anniversary.
• Liepaja is a great city for studients because it’s rich in well-established cultural traditions. Liepaja is the home of the oldest professional Latvian theater, the only professional symphony orchestra outside Riga, a puppet theater, a number of folklore groups and numerous choirs. Organ music as well as jazz hold an important place in the cultural life of the city. The Summer Sound and Fontaine Festival have become the central pop and rock festivals in the city.
• After the construction of the new Olympic Center, Liepaja has become a popular place for national and international sports events. In 2009 Liepaja was hosting EuroBasket Women championship, European championship in Thai boxing as well as a number of national competitions.
• Liepaja is surrounded by water. There are the Baltic Sea coast, two big lakes and some smaller ones as well as there are four channels in the city. Liepaja Lake is the fifth largest lake in Latvia. Liepaja beach is a great place to relax. Those who want to get the first tan, show up in the beach as soon as the snow is gone and the sun gets warmer. However, unforgettable sunsets in the sea can be enjoyed throughout the year.