Daugavpils University

What Daugavpils University does

Daugavpils University is a public higher education institution headquartered in Daugavpils, Latvia, operating as the principal university serving eastern Latvia. It is structured around two faculties — the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Health Care and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences — alongside two research institutes (the Institute of Life Sciences and Technology and the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences), a Doctoral School, and the Research and Business Center REBUS. The university delivers short-cycle professional, bachelor's (academic and professional), master's, and doctoral programmes, and additionally operates the Third Generation University (Trešās paaudzes universitāte) lifelong-learning initiative for adult learners. Its primary customer segments are domestic Latvian students, Erasmus+ and bilateral exchange students drawn from a 50+ partner university network spanning Europe, Asia, and North America, and international degree-seeking students requiring visa and accommodation support.

The educational delivery stack combines in-person instruction with a MOODLE-based "e-studiju vide" environment hosted at estudijas.du.lv, integrated with ZOOM for hybrid and online learning, while academic administration runs on the DUIS information system jointly operated with the University of Latvia. Research output includes cross-border funded projects such as the Daugavpils–Zarasai urban wetlands biodiversity preservation initiative and parasitology collaboration with the EU Reference Laboratory in Italy. Student services include dormitory accommodation (multiple tiers from €50/month for shared medical-college beds to €200/month for renovated single rooms), library services, medical facilities, and career services. International student recruitment is run by dedicated staff including a Project Manager for International Students Recruitment and a Senior Specialist of Cooperation Issues.

Revenue is generated through a combination of state budget allocations, EU programme grants (anchored by the Erasmus+ Higher Education Charter 2021-2027, Number 101008369), research project funding (including cross-border cooperation programmes), tuition and study fees (with differentiated pricing for international students), dormitory rental income across multiple buildings (Sporta iela 6 and 8, Miera iela 3/5, Parādes iela 11), and the Else Maria Tschermak's Foundation endowment supporting outbound student mobility. Distribution is direct via the university's own admissions system and partner-network referrals, with marketing across an official website (du.lv), Facebook, YouTube, dedicated Erasmus+ Instagram, and participation in international education fairs.

Name

Daugavpils University

Legal name

Daugavpils Universitāte

Website

https://du.lv

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Daugavpils University is a public higher education institution in eastern Latvia offering undergraduate through doctoral programmes across natural sciences, health care, humanities, and social sciences. It serves domestic and international students via two faculties, two research institutes, and EU-funded Erasmus+ mobility with 50+ partner universities.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Major Extension & Outreach Missions (EDAHAAAG), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Academic programs
• Student mobility
• University research
• International exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Daugavpils

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Study Fees: Revenue from tuition fees for degree programs and study fees charged to students for various academic programs. The university charges tuition for international students and collects study fees according to study program costs.
2. EU Erasmus+ Program Funding: European Union funding through Erasmus+ program supporting student and staff mobility, with dedicated Erasmus Charter 2021-2027 (Number 101008369) for participation in EU mobility activities
3. Research Grants and Projects: Funding from research projects including European funded projects such as the cross-border wetlands preservation initiative. The university receives funding through various research programs and project grants.
4. Else Maria Tschermak's Foundation: Endowment-based scholarship fund providing international mobility funding for eligible students and graduates of Daugavpils University to study abroad at foreign universities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Daugavpils University is a public state university delivering higher education across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, organized into two faculties (Natural Sciences and Health Care; Humanities and Social Sciences). It conducts research through the Institute of Life Sciences and Technology, the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the REBUS Research and Business Center. The university also operates international mobility programs under the Erasmus+ Charter (2021-2027) and provides student dormitory accommodation.

Product overview

Daugavpils University is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive academic portfolio across multiple study levels. The university provides short-cycle professional higher education programs, first-cycle (Bachelor's) academic and professional programs, second-cycle (Master's) programs, and third-cycle (Doctoral/PhD) research programs. Two main faculties organize studies: the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Health Care and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Research activities are conducted through two institutes — the Institute of Life Sciences and Technology and the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences — as well as the Research and Business Center REBUS and the Doctoral School. Student services include library services, medical facilities, dormitory accommodation, recordkeeping services, and career services. International engagement features ERASMUS+ mobility programs and the Else Maria Tschermak Foundation scholarship. The university also operates continuing education through the Third Generation University (Trešās paaudzes universitāte) initiative.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs First-cycle (Bachelor's) study programs offered in both academic and professional tracks across natural sciences, health care, humanities, and social sciences. Designed for domestic Latvian students and international students seeking undergraduate higher education qualifications.
• Master's Degree Programs Second-cycle (Master's) study programs in academic and professional formats, available across multiple disciplines. Targeted at students who have completed a bachelor's degree and seek advanced academic or professional qualifications.
• Doctoral (PhD) Programs Third-cycle (Doctoral/PhD) research degree programs in science, supported by the Doctoral School and conducted under the university's Promotion Councils. Designed for researchers pursuing doctoral qualifications and academic careers.
• Short-Cycle Professional Higher Education Programs Short-cycle (first-level) professional higher education programs providing vocational qualifications for students seeking faster entry into specific professions. Offered across both faculties.
• Third Generation University (Lifelong Learning) Lifelong learning and continuing education program (mūžizglītība) including the Third Generation University initiative and course-listening options for adult learners, seniors, and working professionals seeking flexible educational opportunities.
• Erasmus+ Student and Staff Mobility Program International student and staff mobility program operated under the Erasmus+ Charter (2021-2027, Charter Number 101008369, ID code LV DAUGAVP01). Includes incoming and outgoing mobility for exchange students, Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (KA171), and BIP/summer school programs.
• Student Dormitory Accommodation Student housing service offering tiered dormitory and service-hotel accommodation at multiple locations in Daugavpils. Includes single, double, and triple rooms, accessibility-adapted rooms, shared kitchens, laundry, and linen service. Monthly subscription pricing ranges from €50 to €200.
• REBUS Research and Business Center Applied research and business collaboration center at Daugavpils University supporting joint research projects, industry partnerships, and externally funded initiatives (including EU-funded projects such as cross-border wetlands preservation).
• Else Maria Tschermak's Foundation Scholarship Endowment-based international mobility scholarship fund providing funding for eligible Daugavpils University students and graduates to study abroad at foreign universities.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Eqrem Çabej University (Albania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration for student exchange and academic cooperation between Albanian and Latvian higher education institutions
• Yerevan Medical Institute after Mehrabyan (Armenia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical education collaboration and exchange program between Armenian and Latvian medical/academic institutions
• American University (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange and collaboration between American and Latvian university systems for student mobility
• University of Tartu (Estonia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaltic region higher education collaboration enabling student and staff exchanges within the EU Erasmus+ framework
• Mendel University (Czech Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean academic partnership for exchange mobility and research collaboration in agricultural and environmental sciences
• Niigata University (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration with Japanese university enabling Asia-Pacific student exchange and cultural exchange programs
• Klaipeda University (Lithuania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey Baltic neighbor partnership for cross-border student mobility, joint programs, and regional cooperation within EU framework
• University of Bristol (United Kingdom)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern European partnership with prestigious UK research university enabling high-quality student exchange within Erasmus+ and bilateral agreements
• Gazi University (Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner university in Turkey providing mobility opportunities for students and staff between Latvia and Turkey
• Kazimieras Simonavicius University (Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLithuanian private university partnership for regional cooperation and student exchange in Baltic states
• Oberlin College (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican liberal arts college partnership for cultural exchange and academic collaboration
• Almaty Management University (Kazakhstan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Asian higher education collaboration with leading Kazakh management education institution
• Karaganda National Research University named after academician Ye.A.Buketov (Kazakhstan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch-oriented collaboration with Kazakh national university for exchange and joint academic initiatives
• Zarasai Municipality (Lithuania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border municipal partnership for joint nature-based preservation of urban wetlands between Daugavpils and Zarasai, Lithuania, addressing climate change and biodiversity threats
• Ryukoku University (Japan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese Buddhist heritage university partnership for cultural exchange and academic collaboration in Asia-Pacific region
• INTI International University (Malaysia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheast Asian university partnership with Malaysian private university for international student exchange
• University of Latvia (System Partner)coreTechnology or IntegrationUniversity information system holder and processor providing shared IT infrastructure for Latvian universities. Registration No. LV90000076669, Raina Boulevard 19, Riga, LV-1586

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Rezekne Academy of Technologies: Small Latvian public higher education institution in the eastern Latgale region near Daugavpils. Closely comparable in mission and scale; competes for the same regional student catchment.
• Kazimieras Simonavicius University: Lithuanian private university with a stated DU partnership. Comparable as a smaller Baltic HEI pursuing international student recruitment and Erasmus+ mobility.
• Klaipeda University: Lithuanian regional public university with comparable two-faculty structure, Erasmus+ participation, and cross-border orientation. Closest direct peer in terms of regional positioning, scale, and international recruitment model.
• Šiauliai University: Lithuanian regional public university of comparable scale, focused on education, humanities, and social sciences. Direct peer in regional Baltic public higher education.
• Liepaja University: Another Latvian regional public higher education institution, similar in size and mission to DU. Direct competitor for the same domestic Latvian student pool and similar faculty structure.

Regional players

• University of Białystok: Polish public university in a similarly peripheral eastern border region with a comparable faculty mix and Erasmus+ participation. Operates in an adjacent Baltic/Eastern European geography with similar structural dynamics to DU.

Broad incumbents

• University of Tartu: Estonia's flagship public research university, a core DU partner in the Baltic region. Directly comparable as a public research university with comprehensive graduate programs and Erasmus+ mobility, but at materially larger scale and broader disciplinary coverage.
• Vytautas Magnus University: Lithuanian public research university with strong humanities/social sciences focus mirroring DU's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Comparable as a Baltic regional public university with significant Erasmus+ activity.
• Vilnius University: Lithuania's flagship public research university. The dominant incumbent in the Lithuanian system, comparable in role to the University of Latvia, and a benchmark for the ceiling of Baltic public university scale.
• University of Latvia: Latvia's largest public research university in Riga. Same national system, same Latvian student market, and the operator of the DUIS information system that DU uses. The dominant incumbent DU competes against for domestic students and grants.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/wwwdulv
• Facebookfacebook.com/DaugavpilsUniversitate
• Instagraminstagram.com/erasmus_daugavpilsuniversity
• Xx.com/DU_LV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/daugavpils-universitate

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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