Turiba University

Higher education is an integral base in the creation of the successful career. It opens doors for growth, development and success. In Turiba University knowledge goes hand in hand with practical skills – it is a combination, which is highly appreciated by employers not only in Latvia, but also in the world.

Turiba University has received recognition of employers and ranked in the top position of the most recognized universities. 99.61% of graduates are employed – it is the highest employment rate among Latvian universities, furthermore, more than 80% university students is working during their studies.

Graduates of Turiba University are competitive and in demand in the labour market. Also international orientation, successful cooperation with industries, as well as organized study environment of the University are approved; study environment is improved by taking into account advices of field professionals and by learning from employers, close partners of the University in study development issues.

Every great story is based on an idea. Similarly, with a company - in order to create something special, important for society, a clear vision and purpose is needed to offer a product or a new, innovative solution that will meet the needs of a particular group of people. This is exactly how the story of Turība started 25 years ago - an ambitious project with an aim to educate prominent, knowledgeable, courageous and committed entrepreneurs and leaders of various levels - real experts in their field. Already at the begining we knew that our graduates will be among those who with their knowledge and skills will be able to give contribution to the Latvian economy, to increase the country's prosperity and proudly take the name of Turiba and Latvia in the world.

In our 25-year history we have been there for 14,592 students, now our graduates, within the trip of study years, proudly watched every joyful face, marking all those accomplished things with a high-hat shot in the air. Always with a real interest following to every success and achieved peak, we have been inspired by the work and perseverance of the students and graduates of Turiba and we have tried to be an example for our students, proving that nothing is impossible.

Turiba became a pioneer in the Latvian higher education market by installing a high quality standard for itself, setting the student as the main determinant and without waiting for a miracle, but setting the course of events themselves.

Quarter of a century. It's not a bit, but not much. We have so many vertices in front of us! Since the time we first opened doors to tudents in 1993, we have tried to create an environment in Turiba that inspires, enchants and allows everyone to feel like at home - welcomed. Our family is made up of excellent personalities - professional lecturers and professors, always curious students, purposeful graduates and sincere staff. Thanks to each of them, Turība has become the largest private university and has taken a solid position at the top of the list of recommended universities of Latvia made by employers, as well as has made a significant contribution to the education of development of the export of state. Every year more and more foreign students arrive here to us, which testifies that the work done is also appreciated in the international labor market. We are proud to see how personalities are emerging in front of us, and we know that you will become one of them.

We want to be present in your study years to see the delight of joy in your eyes for every achievement, to hear your passionate stories, to be part of the warmest memories of the study time and to experience how you bring our values ​​in the world and reflect in your work and achievements what is important for us - freedom, commitment and competence!

Turiba is practically-oriented university, because practical studies forms 60% of time spent at studies, whereas theory – 40%. Lecturers are field professionals with a wide experience, which in addition to theory gives an insight into the world of the particular field. Everyone can gain to their professional field appropriate, business-oriented education and to develop as a creative leader.

Professional orientation of Turiba University which allows students to gain work experience already during studies in each year of studies by offering wide apprenticeship opportunities serves a basis of the high employment rate. Already during studies it is possible to acquire real skills and experience necessary for the work. Studies are not based just on the academic materials and theoretical tasks; thereby students are more competitive at the labour market. Employers approve practical experience, therefore when recruiting young people, preferences are given to those young people who have gained experience with an employer in their chosen field.

Turiba is labour market-oriented university, and it is approved both by future students and employers. By evaluating a potential employee, it is also taken into account which university he or she has graduated, because it refers to the knowledge and skills of the employee to perform a specific job. It is important for the employer to know how much time and work should be invested in the training of a new employee. The more experience and practical knowledge young people have, the less time should be invested by the employer, thereby the higher education institution and the content of the study programme is important, as well as the previous experience with students of the particular higher education institution.