About College

About College

Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia was founded in 1980. At first, it was called Riga Medical School, but in compliance with the legislation of the Republic of Latvia, the medical school was transformed into Riga Medical College, entering the field of higher education. 

The College educates and trains healthcare professionals who remain competitive not only in Latvia but also in the European Union labor market. Education quality is assured by using innovative pedagogy that motivates lifelong learning, as well as by using distance learning and contemporary medical technologies. 

Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia studies more than 600 students and gives development possibilities for over 50 full-time prominent teachers on staff, many foreign tutors, and mentors in the health-care fields in the clinical areas: Nurses, Physicians, and other health-care professionals. 

The main aim of the Riga Medical College is to develop professional and personal skills of students that are vital for people in a European multicultural society. College provides students and members with access to the most modern Scientific and research laboratories to promote addressing fundamental and strategically essential questions and delivering economic, social, and cultural impact at regional, national, and international levels.

Study programs

• Massage and Hydrotherapy;
• Medicine;
• Dispensing Optician

International Cooperation

The activities and partnership projects where Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia is involved are based on identified academic needs, according to study programs and expected learning outcomes for students. Therefore subject and geographical priorities are given to assure optimal benefits for project participants. 

Under the Erasmus+, the University College currently has 45 Erasmus partners in 21 countries, offering exchange to students and staff in 4 professional higher education study programs – Nursing, Physician Assistant, Massage and Hydrotherapy, and Dispensing Optician. The partnerships are reviewed and evaluated, to strengthen each relationship. 

The objective of participation in the Erasmus+ program is to continue the improvement of the quality and relevance of Health Care Education, high-skill professionalism, and research activities, and increase the competence and motivation of students and teachers. Participation in Erasmus+ projects is building awareness about different Health Care systems and equipping students and teachers with the skills that are necessary to meet all the future challenges of providing care in a transcultural society.