International Department

The Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) International Department ensures the University’s international cooperation, as well as the admission and integration of international students. The International Admissions Office is a part of the International Department.

Functions of the RSU International Department

Admission of international applicants

• Recruiting international applicants, promoting the University abroad
• Advising international applicants on study opportunities
• Organising informative events such as the Open Days
• Managing the admission process of international applicants
• Providing assistance with immigration

Integration of international students

• Organising Welcome Week
• Coordinating the mentoring programme for incoming international students and organising workshops for mentors
• Ensuring cooperation with international student organisations
• Arranging various integration events (e.g., Speed-Friending, Meet the Ambassador, etc.)

Coordination of the Erasmus+ programme

• Providing all university stakeholders with information on mobility and Erasmus+ project opportunities
• Organising incoming and outgoing mobilities
• Providing administrative support during the Erasmus+ project preparation and implementation phases
• Creating and maintaining a network of partner universities

Other international cooperation activities

• Arranging visits of international guests and delegations
• Providing administrative support to the University’s units in the preparation and implementation of international projects
• Preparing informative and marketing materials for international audiences

Provision of translation services

• Providing translation services in various languages for the needs of the units of the University
• Providing consultations regarding the use of terminology
• Creating and maintaining the English Style and Terminology Guide