Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

What Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences does

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) is a regional higher education institution headquartered in Valmiera, Latvia, founded in 1996 and operating under Latvian law as a private legal entity (Reg. Nr. LV90001342592). It is the only university of applied sciences in the Vidzeme region and offers Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs across engineering, social sciences, business, tourism, and applied disciplines, alongside specialized tracks in robotics and automation and a New Construction School. The institution maintains active international collaboration through the E³UDRES² European University Alliance, Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programs, and bilateral exchange agreements, and operates the Valmiera Integrated Library in cooperation with Valmiera Library, consolidating collections from more than 52 regional institutions.

ViA's core technology infrastructure consists of a Moodle-based learning management system, an electronic library catalog, and subscriptions to major academic databases (EBSCOhost, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus), supplemented by reference management tools (EndNote, Mendeley) and internal research laboratories. The university holds UNESCO Chairs and operates a wholly-owned Scientific Institute (ViAZI) that administers state-budget-funded doctoral study vacancies. Annual convenings include the E³UDRES² Science Festival and the International Scientific Conference 'SOCIETY. TECHNOLOGY. SOLUTIONS'.

ViA's business model relies primarily on a mix of state budget funding, tuition and study fees for degree and lifelong learning programs, research and grant funding, and ancillary revenue from conference participation (EUR 160 regular, EUR 80 reduced) and sponsorships. The institution markets programs through its official website (va.lv), a multi-platform social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn), and participation in educational fairs and Erasmus+ mobility events. Customer segments span domestic and international Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD students, lifelong learners, and dedicated support cohorts for Ukrainian refugee students. There are no disclosed funding rounds, private equity ownership, or commercial revenue anchors; the institution is governed by a Constituent Assembly, Council, Senate, and Rectorate.

Name

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Legal name

Vidzemes Augstskola

Website

https://va.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) is a regional applied sciences university in Valmiera, Latvia, founded 1996, offering Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and lifelong learning programs to domestic and international students through the E³UDRES² European University Alliance and Erasmus+ partnerships.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual/Hybrid International Short-Term Academic Programs (EDAIAIAL), Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• University degree programs
• Applied sciences education
• Doctoral research studies
• Academic library services

Headquarters

HQ city

Valmiera

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Conference Fees: The university generates revenue through conference participation fees for its annual scientific conferences, including the E³UDRES² Science Festival. Regular conference fee is EUR 160 per participant, with reduced fee of EUR 80 for doctoral students and additional abstracts from the same author.
2. Tuition and Study Payments: Revenue from student tuition and study fees for various degree programs including Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and lifelong learning courses. The university has dedicated financial staff handling study payments and financial questions.
3. Research and Grant Funding: The university receives state budget funding for doctoral studies and conducts funded research projects. The Scientific Institute (ViAZI) announces state budget-funded doctoral study vacancies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) is a higher education institution in Valmiera, Latvia, delivering Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs across engineering, social sciences, and applied sciences. The university also operates Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programs, lifelong learning courses, an academic library with the Valmiera Integrated Library system, research laboratories, UNESCO Chairs, and the Vidzeme Open Innovation Hub.

Product overview

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and research services. The core offering consists of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across multiple disciplines. ViA provides specialized educational tracks including the New Construction School and Robotics and Automation Studies, alongside international mobility opportunities through Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programs (BIPs) covering topics from XR/AR/VR technologies to digital health innovation. The university's infrastructure includes the ViA Library system (partnered with Valmiera Integrated Library) providing access to major research databases (EBSCOhost, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus) and research laboratories. ViA also hosts the annual E³UDRES² Science Festival as part of the European University Alliance, maintains UNESCO Chairs, and operates the Vidzeme Open Innovation Hub for regional innovation collaboration. Lifelong learning programs extend educational access beyond traditional degree structures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• E³UDRES²: European University Alliance focused on research and innovation collaboration across partner universities

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs Undergraduate degree programs at ViA covering various academic disciplines including engineering, sciences, social sciences, and humanities, with options for international exchange and practical training, for prospective Bachelor's students.
• Master's Degree Programs

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration16 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Association of Academic Libraries of LatviaminorOthers · 1 January 2002ViA Library has been a member of the Association of Academic Libraries of Latvia since 2002, providing professional networking and standards alignment with other academic libraries in the country.
• Valmiera LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences Library cooperates with Valmiera Library to form the Valmiera Integrated Library (VIB), a unique cooperation model between a city library and regional university in Latvia. The partnership coordinates, merges, and rationally uses information and personnel resources while expanding services offered. The joint electronic catalogue includes collections from 52+ institutions.
• E³UDRES² (European University for Dynamic Sustainable Citizens)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerViA is a member of the E³UDRES² alliance, a European University initiative bringing together multiple applied sciences universities across Europe. The alliance organizes joint events including the annual Science Festival, research conferences, and Blended Intensive Programs (BIPs). The alliance focuses on resilient and circular economy, nature conservation, media and societal resilience, creative industries, and simulation and prediction.
• University Industry Innovation Network (UIIN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUIIN is a leading organization for fostering university-business collaboration based in the Netherlands. ViA cooperates with UIIN to organize Stakeholders' Management Workshops as part of the E³UDRES² Science Festival, providing professional development for partnership-building and knowledge exchange between universities, companies, and municipalities.
• Fulda University of Applied Sciences (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution in the Erasmus+ BIP 'From Research to Reach: Science Communication in Practice' program, bringing together students and staff from Latvia, Germany, and Romania for interdisciplinary collaboration in science communication.
• Politehnica University Timisoara (Romania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution in the Erasmus+ BIP 'From Research to Reach: Science Communication in Practice' program, collaborating with ViA and Fulda University for science communication training and research dissemination.
• United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)minorOthersViA Library served as the UNWTO depository library from January 30, 2003 until 2024, providing access to UNWTO publications, statistics, and tourism research materials.
• Lielie Krāsojie (Latvia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLatvian company shown as a partner/sponsor in the E³UDRES² Science Festival materials, supporting the annual scientific conference and student research events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences: Dutch University of Applied Sciences participating in the E³UDRES² alliance; comparable to ViA as a medium-sized regional applied sciences HEI with international mobility and short-term program offerings.
• Rezekne Academy of Technologies: Latvian state higher education institution focused on engineering, social sciences, and applied sciences; the closest peer in size, mission, and governance type to ViA in a different Latvian region, both operating as regional applied sciences institutions under similar Latvian funding mechanisms.
• Saxion University of Applied Sciences: Dutch University of Applied Sciences and core member of the E³UDRES² European University Alliance; most directly comparable peer for ViA's European-university-collaboration model, Erasmus+ BIPs, and applied-sciences mission in a different EU country.
• Liepaja University: State university in Liepaja offering undergraduate and graduate programs in social sciences, humanities, and teacher education; comparable as a regionally anchored Latvian public HEI competing for similar domestic student populations.
• FH Oberösterreich / University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria: Austrian University of Applied Sciences and fellow E³UDRES² alliance member; directly comparable peer operating in a higher education governance model very similar to ViA — regional applied sciences HEI with research and Erasmus+ international programs.

Others

• University of Seville: Spanish public university and E³UDRES² alliance member; broader incumbent peer that participates in the same European University Alliance, providing comparable context on alliance-level brand value, though it operates at a much larger scale than ViA.
• Latvian Academy of Sciences: Latvian national scientific research institution coordinating research bodies including ViAZI-adjacent functions; comparable as Latvian public-sector research ecosystem participant that connects ViA's doctoral and applied research output into national research funding pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Riga Technical University (RTU): Largest technical university in Latvia, offering engineering and applied sciences programs including in robotics and construction — overlapping subject domains with ViA but with significantly larger scale, faculty, and R&D budget.
• University of Latvia: Comprehensive national university in Riga; comparable as a Latvian state HEI offering degree programs across disciplines with substantial research infrastructure, but significantly larger and broader than ViA's regional applied sciences focus.

Regional players

• Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies: Latvian state university focused on agriculture, forestry, engineering, and applied sciences; comparable as a state-funded Latvian higher education institution offering applied-research degree programs with similar revenue mix of state allocations and tuition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vidzaugstskola
• Facebookfacebook.com/VidzemesAugstskola
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vidzemes-augstskola
• Instagraminstagram.com/vidzemes.augstskola
• TikToktiktok.com/@vidzemes.augstskola

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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