The Faculty of European Studies which was set up in 1998, is the generator of specialists in public administration, diplomacy, world competitive business, business management, marketing and advertising.

The module system which is popular in Western Europe provides the students of the Faculty of European Studies with an opportunity to aquire a deeper understanding of their subjects of study: a maximum of three subjects is taught at one time, examinations are taken at the completion of each subject of study, not for the whole session. The small number of students in each group ensures an ideal individual approach to each student.

The Department of Political Science offers accredited bachelor programmes in International Relations – European Studies, as well as in Politics and Public Administration.

The Department of Political Science is open to foreign exchange students who wish to learn more about the geopolitics of the Baltic region. The Department offers several courses on Comparative Post-Soviet Politics and Baltic politics, including Ethnic Politics and Ethnic Issues in International Relations as well as a theoretical course in Foreign Policy Analysis.

The following study programmes are realised in the Department of Political Science:

• Bachelor's study programme "Politics and Public Administration"
• Bachelor's study programme "International Relations - Eurpoean Studies"
• Master's study programme "Political Science"
• Master's study programme "International Relations"

New! For the first time in Latvia, from the 2010/11 academic year, it will be possible to study not just political theory and public administration in one of the study blocks, but also Management (Leadership Skills), Marketing (Sales Skills) and Communication (Communication Skills), as well as the knowledge of how to apply these skills in state and local government, or in private organisations, via the Politics and State Administration programme. This is the right programme for the person who wants to be the one in charge, not the one who is being controlled or manipulated.

For its part, the Department of Business and Regional Economics is the only one in Latvia which offers accredited bachelor study programmes in European Economics and Business, Management of Small and Medium Business, and International Marketing and Advertising.

The Department of Business and Regional Economics is open to students who wish to gain an understanding about economics and business administration principles in Europe, offering courses in English on EU and economic correlations, e.g. European Economic Integration and EU Institutions, Policy, Law and Economy.

The following study programmes are realised in the Department of Business and Regional Economics:

• Bachelor's study programme "European Economics and Business"
• Bachelor's study programme "Management of Small and Medium Busines"
• Bachelor's study programme "International Marketing and Advertising"
• Master's study programme "Business and Law in European Union"

The best students at the Faculty of European Studies receive a 50% reduction to their tuition fee!

After the completion of bachelor studies it is possible to continue studies for a Masters degree, by studying in the Political Science and International Relations Masters programme. By completing the “Business and Law in the European Union” programme, one can obtain a Professional Masters degree in Business Management and a “Business (Institution) Manager” qualification. It is also possible to study towards a Doctorate in Political Science.

Teaching takes place in Latvian and English, and one can gain a deeper knowledge of English, German, French or Spanish languages.

It has become a tradition for second year students to supplement their knowledge at other European universities, which participate in the ERASMUS International Student Exchange Programme. The university, taking into account the progress and interests of the student, helps to organize their praxis, both in local as well as foreign companies, Latvian Ministries and in foreign embassies.