University of Daugavpils

University of Daugavpils (Latvian: Daugavpils Universitāte, DU) is a public university in Daugavpils, Latvia, and the country's largest regional university. The university began as a teachers' college in 1921. Valērija Seile was its director from 1923 to 1940.

More than 4200 students were enrolled in study programs in 2008. A large Russian-speaking enrollment and faculty facilitates collaboration with universities in the CIS outside of the European Union.

Students can use Erasmus+ mobility options to study at European partner universities for one or two semesters. Students in Denmark can apply for funding from the Else Marie Tschermak Foundation to study or conduct research abroad.

The Students' Council, the campus newspaper "Lai Top!" (Let it be! ), the Latgale Students' Centre, the Association of Young Scientists of Daugavpils University "DUJZA", the Art Teacher's Union, the Health Care Centre, and the Natural Research and Environmental Education Centre organize student life. Students can also learn a foreign language, participate in the students' dance ensemble "Laima," and use a Sport Complex. Students who are interested in working in research institutions and centers have the opportunity to do so.

Website: www.du.lv