University of Latvia Faculty of Science and Technology

What University of Latvia Faculty of Science and Technology does

The University of Latvia Faculty of Science and Technology (Eksakto zinātņu un tehnoloģiju fakultāte, EZTF) is a public academic faculty of the University of Latvia, established in 2024 by consolidating three former faculties, seven research institutes, and two research centres into a single STEM unit. The faculty operates across seven departments (Computer Science, Physics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Optometry and Vision Science, Environmental Science) and seven scientific institutes (Astronomy, Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, Physics, Geodesy and Geoinformatics, Chemical Physics, Materials Mechanics, Numerical Modelling), supplemented by two research centres (Laser Centre, Interdisciplinary Centre for Educational Innovation). It delivers educational programmes from short-cycle through doctoral level and maintains niche accreditations including the only English-language ECOO-accredited optometry programme in Europe.

The faculty's core products are academic degree programmes (bachelor's, master's, doctoral) plus research services, with flagship areas including computer science, optometry, environmental science, and physics. Notable infrastructure includes the LU Open Lab prototyping centre and the Latvian Chip Competence Centre for semiconductor ecosystem development. Research output is anchored by industry collaborations with energy companies (Latvenergo, Ignitis Renewables, Laflora Energy), international scientific bodies (CERN), and technology firms (Tilde for language technologies). Science outreach is institutionalised through the Young Physicists School (Jauno Fiziķu skola), which has engaged nearly 3,000 secondary school participants across 70+ Latvian schools over 16 seasons.

The faculty operates under a public-sector revenue model combining state budget allocations from the Republic of Latvia, tuition fees from domestic and international students, and research grants including EU structural funds and national/international research project funding. Distribution is through the national e-karjera admission system for domestic students, dedicated English-language international admissions, and the FORTHEM European university alliance for cross-border mobility. The customer base comprises domestic Latvian students, international students (notably in optometry and computer science programmes), industry partners, and secondary school students in outreach pipelines. Pricing (tuition) is not publicly disclosed and varies by programme, nationality, and study level.

Name

University of Latvia Faculty of Science and Technology

Legal name

Latvijas Universitāte

Website

https://eztf.lu.lv

Company type

Public

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The University of Latvia Faculty of Science and Technology is a public academic faculty, established in 2024 by merging 11 predecessor units, delivering STEM bachelor's through doctoral programmes across seven departments and seven research institutes, and serving domestic Latvian students, international students (notably in optometry and computer science), and industry partners.

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Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

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Public Research Universities with National Laboratories/Big Science Facilities (EDAHAAAJ), Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Higher education
• STEM education programmes
• Scientific research services
• Optometry programmes
• Doctoral studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees: Revenue from domestic and international student tuition for various study programmes
2. Research grants and funding: European Union structural funds, national research grants, and international research project funding
3. State budget funding: Core operational funding from the Republic of Latvia for higher education activities

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Core offering

The Faculty of Science and Technology delivers higher education study programmes (short cycle, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral) across science and technology disciplines — computer science, physics, mathematics, geography, geology, environmental science, optometry, and vision science. It also conducts scientific research through seven dedicated research institutes and two research centres, and engages in industry collaboration, innovation acceleration, and youth science outreach.

Product overview

University of Latvia Faculty of Science and Technology (Eksakto zinātņu un tehnoloģiju fakultāte) is an academic institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programmes and research services. The faculty provides short cycle, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level study programmes across seven departments (Computer Science, Physics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Optometry and Vision Science, and Environmental Science) and seven research institutes. The portfolio also includes specialized research centres (Laser Centre, Interdisciplinary Centre for Educational Innovation), prototyping facilities (LU Open Lab), and the Latvian Chip Competence Centre. The faculty operates the Young Physicists School outreach programme for secondary school students. Established in 2024 through merger of multiple faculties, the faculty represents a unified platform for science and technology education and research at Latvia's leading university.

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Brands

• Jauno Fiziķu skola (Young Physicists School): A school for young people interested in physics and science, organized by the Faculty of Science and Technology, which gathered nearly 3000 participants from across Latvia in its 16th season.
• LU Open Lab
• Latvian Chip Competence Centre

Products and services

• Bachelor's Study Programmes Undergraduate degree programmes in computer science, physics, mathematics, geography, geology, environmental science, optometry, and geoinformatics offered by the faculty. The Optometry bachelor's programme is ECOO-accredited and the first English-language European Diploma in Optometry in Europe.
• Master's Study Programmes Graduate degree programmes including Computer Science, Physics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Mathematics and Data Science, and the professional Clinical Optometry master's programme (ECOO-accredited).
• Doctoral Study Programmes Doctoral research programmes across all faculty departments including computer science, physics, mathematics, environmental sciences, and other scientific disciplines.
• Short Cycle Studies Short-term academic programmes offering foundational education in science and technology disciplines, leading to a shorter-cycle qualification.
• Young Physicists School (Jauno Fiziķu skola) Educational outreach programme for secondary school students interested in physics and science, covering astronomy, electronics, biophysics, and particle physics. In its 16th season it gathered nearly 3,000 participants from over 70 schools across Latvia.

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCERN National Contact Point coordinates visits and opportunities for students. Winner of Young Physicists School receives trip to CERN. Faculty researchers collaborate on nuclear fusion technology research.
• Laflora EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWind farm operator in Kaigu marsh with 16 turbines (108.8 MW total capacity) cooperating with FST for student field studies on renewable energy infrastructure.
• LatvenergocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatvia's largest energy company. Graduates from geology and environmental science programmes work at Latvenergo. Company representatives conduct guest lectures and host student field visits.
• Ignitis RenewablesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenewable energy developer operating Tume solar park (302 hectares, 174 MW planned). Cooperates on student education about solar energy infrastructure.
• LU Open LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrototyping centre within University of Latvia ecosystem. Provides facilities and expertise for student and researcher innovation projects.
• LU Innovation and Acceleration CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports innovation and startup ecosystem. Helps faculty researchers and students commercialize research and develop entrepreneurial ventures.
• Latvian Chip Competence CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports semiconductor ecosystem development. Provides webinars and resources for SMEs and startups interested in chip technology innovation.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDAAD Information Center Riga cooperates with UL to organize Falling Walls Lab competition and promote international academic exchange.
• Falling Walls FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal initiative organizing annual idea-pitching competitions in over 70 cities. Winner from Riga participates in Berlin world final.
• FORTHEM AlliancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean university alliance supporting student and staff mobility across partner institutions in research and education.
• Tools.lvminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTools.lv supported Young Physicists School as a cooperation partner providing organizational assistance.
• TildecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading language technology company. Dr.sc.comp. Mārcis Pinnis serves as AI Development Head and LU researcher. Provides guest lectures and industry perspective on language technologies.

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Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech): Estonia's flagship technical university, comparable in scope across engineering, IT, science, and applied research. Competes with EZTF for international students in the Baltic region and offers a benchmark for STEM education scale.
• University of Tartu: Estonia's top-ranked research university with broad natural sciences and research institute portfolio. Comparable as a Baltic competitor for international students and European research standing.
• Warsaw University of Technology: One of Central Europe's largest technical universities with comparable engineering, physics, and applied research scope. Competes with EZTF for EU structural funding and international recognition in the wider CEE region.
• Vilnius University: Lithuania's premier public research university with strong physics, mathematics, and life sciences departments. Comparable as a Baltic public research university competing for top STEM talent and EU grants.
• Kaunas University of Technology (KTU): Lithuania's leading technical university with comparable engineering, computing, and natural sciences programmes. Functions as a regional benchmark and competitor for Baltic STEM students and EU research funding.
• AGH University of Science and Technology: Major Polish technical university with strong materials science, physics, and computer science programmes. Comparable as a CEE peer for research output and ENGINEERING enrolment scale.

Broad incumbents

• Technical University of Denmark (DTU): Nordic technical university benchmark with strong applied research and industry partnerships. Comparable as a model for technology-and-engineering focused education with substantial R&D output, including renewable energy and chip-related research.
• Aalto University: Finland's leading technical university formed by a merger of three universities; offers a successful model of how a polytechnic-style merger can scale research output and international rankings — directly relevant to EZTF's own 2024 consolidation path.
• KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Sweden's largest technical university and a leading Nordic STEM institution. Sets the regional benchmark for applied research scale, industry partnerships, and international student recruitment that EZTF aspires to.

Direct peers

• Riga Technical University (RTU): Latvia's other major public university, with strong engineering, computer science, and applied research focus. RTU is the closest direct competitor for STEM students, research funding, and industry partnerships within Latvia.

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Key highlights7 records

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