The Saeima has adopted and the President promulgated the following laws: Law School chapter I General provisions article 1. The terms used in the law, the law is applied in the following terms: 1) higher education: degree to which the General secondary education takes place in science or the arts, or science and art rooted in the personal development of the successful academic or professional, or academic and professional field of study, preparation scientific or professional activities;
2) University licensing, acquisition of education the authority to initiate the implementation of the programmes of study and on its own behalf to issue a document of education by learning course;
3) University accreditation — educational resources on work organisation and quality control, the result of which the State granted the institution university status recognized;
4 imatrikulācij-personal recording) to college student list (matrikul);
5) thesis-doctoral degrees;
6) in a manner — postdoctoral lecturing qualification Award for contributions to science and scientific training.
 
2. article. Law enforcement (1) this law applies to all existing in Latvia universities regardless of their founding and funding arrangements and the specialisation. It governs the legal framework of University activity, detects and protects the autonomy of universities.
(2) the law governing universities and State institutions to coordinate the cooperation between university autonomy of public and national interest.
(3) the Ministry of education and science oversees the implementation of this law, universities, as well as implementing national policies in the field of higher education. The interests of the University in Parliament and the Cabinet of Ministers representing the Minister of education and science.
 
3. article. High schools (1) universities have academic or professional as well as academic and professional higher education and science institutions have the right to study at the General secondary education and the student with training and studies are provided with the opportunity to engage in scientific research or artistic creativity. Higher education for university studies are planned for not less than four years ' study programme.
(2) high schools in relation to scientific research or artistic creations shall implement a study programme. After learning the academic courses are awarded the academic degree, and doctoral study programmes: the degree of learning. After learning of vocational courses are professional qualification was obtained. In one University can be implemented both academic and professional degree programs.
(3) the University has the following breakdown: 1) University; in studies and scientific research is carried out in the main sectors of science; the study results are published in the internationally recognised scientific journals or other publications; There are several Council and running a manner PhD; more than half of academic staff have degrees and titles; the main sectors of Science University creates its structure or include research institutes (centres, observatories etc.), which are internationally recognised level of scientific research and participate in the implementation of the programme of study, international scientific projects, forums and conferences;
2) professional school; those studies going on professionally oriented courses are carried out in practice to be used in scientific research; the professional University mission is to gain a wide, professional, practical use of valid, scientific foundations for higher education;
3) other campuses; in studies and scientific research is carried out in individual, economic sciences and arts sectors or areas of art; the study results are published in scientific journals or other publications; There may be a manner Council (Council) and the doctoral work; the main sectors of science high schools can create or include in your structure research institutes (centres, observatories, etc.).
(4) in the Republic of Latvia to the authorities carrying out the work of education and training, in its name the words "University", "College" and "University" may contain only after the Minister of education and Science approved the licence.
 
4. article. University autonomy (1) University autonomy and accountability can characterize the distribution between the State institutions and university management, as well as between the University management and the academic staff.
(2) the autonomy of the University gets right: 1) develop and adopt a Constitution, to build the University personnel;
2) independently to determine: (a) the content and form of study), b) student hosting of additional terms, (c)) work of scientific research directions, d) your organizational and management structure, e) the rates of pay, which is not less than the Cabinet, set f) other this law rights and obligations.
 
5. article. (1) the tasks of the University College provides courses and research opportunities of oneness, to gain knowledge, academic education and professional skills, academic degrees and professional qualifications of public life, the economy, culture, health care, Government and other professional areas. They cultivate and develop its business activities in science and art.
(2) high school development programmes in selected academic staff, laboratory equipment, workshop, library and other bodies so as to enable the student to acquire knowledge, academic education and professional skills according to the level of development of science and the Latvian cultural traditions, moreover, concentrated and possible didactic wholesome way. They provide the test and exam requirements and the procedure for assigned names, degrees and obtained diplomas and professional qualifications, as well as part of the program of mutual recognition of Latvian and foreign universities.
(3) universities encourage tālākizglītojoš studies and participating in further education activities. They shall cooperate with each other as well as with research institutions and other educational institutions. The University collaborates with universities in other countries, encourage this cooperation, as well as the student and academic staff exchange between Latvian and foreign universities.

(4) the University organizes your work in the public interest, as well as inform the public about its activities, for the study and research directions and opportunities, encouraging study and research choices according to individual interests and abilities. It offers the public for scientific, artistic and professional knowledge, methods and results of research.
(5) the University takes care of new scientists and provides them with the opportunity to participate in the academic world.
(6) the guarantee of University academic staff and student academic freedom, setting it in their Constitution.
(7) the University tasks and working criteria are: 1) the main task of a University is to offer a wide range of general academic education;
2) University promotes and implements the study and research of oneness. In addition to courses in the University acquiring the scientific work being carried out by the different projects in different laboratories and institutes;
3) University course quality assessed by an international expert assistance; student achievements are evaluated for advanced study programme of the final exams orally and in writing;
4) University with special programmes and financial support for outstanding researchers, academic staff and an unfocused learning. It contributes to the academic staff and the student into the world in academic processes.
 
6. article. Academic freedom (1) academia is provided a study, research and artistic creativity freedom when this freedom is not in contradiction with the rights of other persons, the University Constitution and legislation.
(2) the freedom of the Studio gets the student law: 1) choose the University, Faculty (Department);
2) during the change of study programmes by selecting it in another University, Faculty (Department, Institute);
3) listening to the lecture in other universities, faculties (departments, institutes);
compose your own Studio 4) snap-in.
(3) research freedom gets academic staff the right to choose the topics and the scientific activity direction.
(4) academic staff is entitled to choose the methods of training.
(5) the University Administration is obliged to guarantee and respect provided for in this article the student and academic staff rights if they do not conflict with the first paragraph of this article.
 
7. article. University legal status and attributes (1) academia has legal personality. State universities have established self-government institutions.
(2) universities are universities with a full name. Universities have the right to use the seal of the University emblem established historically.
(3) individuals who received State accredited study programmes, the Cabinet of Ministers issued specific pattern recognition of diplomas with the Latvian National coat of arms image.
Chapter II of the Treaty, reorganisation of the universities and their legal basis article 8. University founding (1) universities may establish both the State and legal persons.
(2) the National University to the Minister of education and science of the basic proposal of setting up the Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia a person.
(3) the University constitutional parliamentary approval. The rest of the University approved by the Constitution, the Cabinet of Ministers.
(4) If the University established a legal person, it is necessary for the Ministry of education and Science issued the license. Licensing procedures determined by the Minister of education and science under the Cabinet of Ministers regulations.
 
9. article. University Accreditation (1) provide graduates nationally recognised diplomas of higher education may be only those universities that are accredited and state-accredited study programmes. Accreditation takes place in accordance with the Cabinet of Ministers approved the terms of their accreditation, organised by the Ministry of education and science. Programs of study accredited at least every six years.
(2) a legal person founded the university diplomas are recognised and non-allowed to use Latvian National coat-of-arms at the universities and study programmes accreditation and University constitutional approval of Cabinet.
(3) the receipt of the opinion of the Council of higher education for accreditation, Minister of education and Science issued the accreditation document.
(4) the Ministry of education and science, each at the end of the school year in a newspaper "journal" publishes the list of universities that have the right to issue a non-recognised diplomas of higher education, as well as these universities accredited courses.
 
10. article. University activities legal basis (1) universities operate on the basis of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Latvia, the Education Act, the law on scientific activity ", this law, other laws and the Constitution of the University concerned.
(2) each school shall draw up its own Constitution, which includes: 1) school name, address and legal status;
2 axes and objectives);
constitutional amendment 3) and its decision-making procedures;
4) representation and management of university institutions and decision-making bodies of the rights, duties and tasks, other collegiate management body of rights, duties and tasks, this institution-building, election or appointment procedures and the composition, mandate and revocation or cancellation;
5) University Department of formation, reorganisation and winding-up procedures, rules, where fixed-this unit rights, responsibilities, system of Government, as well as the election of the management and approval procedures;
6) University internal procedures of regulatory documents;
7) rights of the Rector, so he can keep this law article 17, in the fourth paragraph, determine liability;
8) other significant provisions not inconsistent with existing laws.
(3) the University's Charter and its amendments shall be adopted by the governing body of Collegiate School and at the Ministry of education and Science approved the recommendations of the Cabinet of Ministers. The University's Constitution and its amendments shall be adopted by the governing body of University College and at the Ministry of education and Science approved the recommendations of the Parliament.
(4) the economic activities of the University shall be verified by an independent auditor, the Commission at least every two years. The test costs are covered from the University's operating income.

(5) if the Minister of education and Science determines the University constitutional imbalance existing laws or other failures, he may propose to the Cabinet or the Parliament, respectively, to suspend the constitutional (but not universities) to the appropriate amendment of his deadline.
 
11. article. University reorganization or liquidation (1) a decision on the reorganization of State universities or the winding-up shall be adopted by the Cabinet Minister of education and science. To be added to the proposal of the higher education Council.
(2) the decision on the withdrawal of the licence of a legal person established in the University accepts the Minister of education and science. The licence is cancelled, if the University did not comply with Latvian Republic: legislative requirements;
does not meet the requirements of accreditation.
(3) in the event of cancellation of the licence is dissolved or transformed into the University for the educational institution, which does not have the status of a University.
(4) the decision on legal persons founded the reorganization or liquidation of the University adopted its founder.
 
Chapter III of the Legislative Council and University departments in article 12. Representation and management of university institutions and decision-making bodies (1) the representation and management of University institutions and the main decision-making bodies are: the constitutional meeting;
the Senate;
the Rector;
the Audit Commission;
the Court of arbitration.
(2) the representation and management of University institutions and decision-making bodies of the election procedures, rights and functions, as well as appeals of the decisions of the school determines the Constitution.
 
13. article. Constituent Assembly (1) the constituent Assembly has authorized the University the highest collegial body representation and management and decision-making body. The constitutional meeting shall elect, by secret ballot, from: 1) professors and other academic staff;
2) student;
3) other groups of employees.
(2) the procedure for the election of Representatives, the number and term of office determined by the University's Charter.
(3) the proportion of academic staff representatives in the constituent Assembly must not be less than 60 percent, and the student share — about 10 percent.
(4) in accordance with the traditions of the University constituent assembly name may be used instead of such names as the Convention, academic meeting, etc. (5) Constituent Assembly shall elect its Chairman, Vice-Chairman (Deputy) and Secretary.
(6) to convene a constituent Assembly to be Rector or the Senate. In the newly created University constitutional meeting Acting Rector.
 
14. article. The constitutional competence of the meeting (1) the constituent Assembly: adopt and amend the Constitution of the University;
elect and cancels the Rector;
listen to the Rector's report;
elected by the Senate or confirm its compliance with the Constitution of the election of the school;
elected by the Audit Commission and arbitration;
approved by the Senate, the Audit Commission and the arbitration regulations.
(2) the general meeting shall determine the constitutional tasks of the University Constitution.
 
15. article. The Senate (1) Senate is a high school staff collegiate management organ and authority that approves procedures and rules governing all College activities (the review and approval of programmes setting and clearing units, etc.).
(2) Senators in the Constitution of the University duly elected for a term not exceeding three years.
(3) the University Senate composed of 75 percent must be representatives of the academic staff.
(4) the composition of the Senate of the University must be not less than 50 per cent of professors and associate professors. Student share must not be less than 10 percent. Student representatives in the Senate elected by student self-government.
(5) the functioning and competence of the Senate governing constituent Assembly approved regulations.
(6) certain questions of coordination and to the University Senate resolution can be created by the Council and the Commission. Boards and Commission rules of procedure determine the Senate approved bylaws.
 
16. article. Graduate advisor to the Convention (1) Graduate Advisor is created in the Convention. Advisor to the Convention shall advise the Senate and Rector of the University development strategy. Advisor to the Convention shall have the right to propose the matter to the Senate and the constitutional meeting.
(2) the Advisor of the Convention established by the University Senate initiative or the Minister of education and science. The Charter, approved and members elected by the University Senate.
(3) the Convention shall be convened as Advisor to its President or not less than third of the Convention's members.
(4) the Minister of education and science can require create Advisor Convention after the Rector and Senate hearing the views of the representatives. If the establishment of the Convention requires the Minister, he has the right to appoint the President of the Convention, and to 50 percent of members of the Convention.
 
Article 17. The Rector (1) the Rector shall implement the University's overall administrative control and without special authorisation to represent the University. Rector of the University is elected by the constituent Assembly for a period of not more than five years and not more than two times in a row.
(2) the University Rector elected by the Minister of education and Science approved the proposal of the Cabinet of Ministers.
(3) the Rector may propose the abolition of the Senate, or advisor to the Convention. The Rector's abolition requires more than 50 percent of the votes of the representatives of the constituent Assembly of the University. The question shall be determined by the Cabinet by the Minister of education and science of the opinion of the hearing.
(4) the universities the Rector personally liable to the Government of Latvia on: this law and other legislative acts of the executor;
the financial activities of the University;
College of Education issued a document of compliance to the quality of education;
Graduate School of operational compliance with the Constitution.
 
18. article. The Audit Commission (1) the Audit Commission is entitled to check all the scope of University compliance with the existing legislation, the University's Charter and the decisions of the managing bodies.
(2) the Audit Commission is elected by the constituent Assembly of the University, and its composition must be representative of the administrative staff of the University.
(3) the Audit Commission is entitled to inspect all documents relating to the University's financial and economic activity.
(4) the Audit Commission not less than annually report on the results of their proceedings in the Senate.
 
19. article. The Arbitration Board (1) the Tribunal shall consider: 1) student and academic staff applications for the Constitution of a specific University academic freedom and rights restrictions or infringements;
2) disputes between school officials and the Department of management under institution located in relationships.

(2) the decision of the arbitral tribunal, subject to the approval of the Senate, the Executive authority.
(3) the Arbitration Board shall elect by secret ballot the constitutional meeting of the academic staff, and its composition must be representative of the administrative staff of the University.
(4) the members of the Tribunal for his activities to answer the constitutional meeting; at the initiative of the employer they may exempt from work only with the consent of the constituent Assembly.
 
20. article. University departments (1) tertiary structure determines the University Constitution. Education and scientific work in the universities of the Republic of Latvia, the main unit may be a Department, a group of professors, scientific laboratories, institutes, faculties (divisions). Organisational, economic and service work to be carried out for each University shall have the right to create other structures.
(2) University departments establish, eliminate, their tasks and functions shall be determined in accordance with the University's Charter.
 
21. article. High School Department autonomy (1) University departments may or may not have legal personality.
(2) the right of The University departments which do not have legal personality, shall be determined by regulations approved by the Senate. They have the right to open a sub-account. Sub-account opening and the use of funds this account is governed by the University Senate approved rules and legislation in force. Departmental control account is created for the units can independently use the funds and grants, they may not be used for other purposes the University without the consent of the head of Department.
(3) The activities of the departments of universities, which have legal personality governed by existing legislation and regulations, which the Senate of the University after acceptance and evaluation of higher education approved by the Council of Minister of education and science.
 
22. article. National non-profit research or training company with the rights of a legal person (1) a University may include or create national nonprofit scientific or teaching establishments (institutes, centers, clinics, experimental station, the Observatory and other companies) with the rights of a legal person or scientific institutions with the legal rights of the person, if they participate in the implementation of the programme of study and on their base running one of the departments of the universities in the Chairholder, Professor-groups Scientific and educational laboratories. These University departments national nonprofit scientific or teaching establishments which are the rights of a legal person, works on a contract basis.
(2) the decision of the University composed of include or create national nonprofit scientific or teaching business with legal rights, or scientific authority with the legal rights of the University Senate shall be adopted by the Council of the authority. At the same time the decision is taken as to which of the courses and the Faculty academic cooperation will take place. The decision is taken after consulting with the Minister of education and science, Minister of the sector concerned and the Latvian Science Council.
(3) national non-profit research or training company with the rights of the legal person or authority with the scientific legal rights of research work carried out in accordance with the law "on scientific activity". This company statutes and elected or appointed directors (managers) confirms the University Senate. Company representation in the elected governing body of the school set the University Constitution.
(4) national nonprofit scientific or teaching organization with legal personality rights or scientific body with the legal rights of Director (Manager) of the company or such institutions as part of the budget is the managing of credit rights.
(5) the following companies or scientific authorities with the rights of a legal person may become an independent university departments to the Minister of education and Science approved the contract.
 
23. article. Institute (1) the Institute shall establish a merger of science, one or more sub-sectors of sector entities (Department, Professor, scientific laboratory group) with a view to its use of scientific potential of common research objectives for achieving rational, as well as changing the existing authority of the Latvian Institute.
(2) the Institute in a science sector can be established if the departments within it contains research that meets the requirements of the Council for the Betterment of science industry sector concerned.
(3) according to the qualification of the Institute Senate determines which academic staff may elect the Council of the Institute.
(4) the Legal autonomy of its own budget is the managing of credit rights.
 
24. article. Faculty (1) Faculty is made up by uniting departments one scientific, artistic or professional direction or more direction for study and scientific activities. Faculty led by Dean. It is elected by the Faculty Council for a term not exceeding five years, but not more than two times in a row.
(2) the Department may, if, by combining its scientific potential in it at least meets the requirements of the Council of the promotion in the science industry or industry sector.
(3) if the new higher education direction is impossible to meet the requirements for the scientific potential of the faculty to the Department called the Department. The Department has no right to elect faculty.
 
25. article. University College under the University of professional education learning can create University departments: the College where the training time is shorter than four years. Their study programs provide special professional education for people with secondary education. This study results in education is aligned with the classification of occupations of Latvia. This education can not be equated with higher education, and it can not be granted this law referred to in article 59. professional qualifications. University College and action is determined by the Cabinet of Ministers regulations.
 
Chapter IV the University staff article 26. The staff of the University, its rights and obligations (1) the staff of the University: academic staff, which this University is a place of employment;
the General staff of the University, which the University's main site;
full time student, also major, doctoral candidate and residents.

(2) the University staff rights and obligations is to encourage the teaching, study and research, to promote the openness of freedom in the management of the University and its use. School personnel job responsibilities to be carried out, so that the University would be able to implement its tasks, so as not to violate any other right of any person and do not distort or job responsibilities.
(3) personnel are entitled, in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Constitution of the University to participate in university management and governance decisions and internal rules of the University, as well as in making decisions affecting staff interests, participate in collegiate management organ of University meetings, as well as to be heard.
(4) the staff of the University have the right to participate in university institutions in elections and to be elected to them.
(5) the management of the school is to ensure staff working conditions, to provide the opportunity to build skills and to retrain.
(6) school personnel are responsible for the performance of his duties. The order in which qualify infringements and imposed penalties for non-compliance with the obligation, laid down the Senate, based on existing legislation.
 
27. article. Academic staff (1) universities academic staff: professors, associate professors;
Assistant Professor, leading researchers;
Lecturer, researcher;
Assistant.
(2) the University academic staff carry out scientific research and participate in undergraduate education. The scope of the mission operating in each of the two types define the University.
(3) pay the University determines the principles of the Senate, but the wage rate may not be less than the Cabinet set rates.
(4) like the Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and administrative positions (Rector, Vice Rector, Dean) universities may hold up to the age of 65. The retired rector of academic personnel in accordance with national or other source of the funds may enter into individual agreements, including agreements on scientific research activity, providing for a specific payment for a specific amount of work according to the employee's qualification. A special investment in higher education, professors and associate professors reaching retirement age, the University may award the honorary title of Emeritus Professor —.
 
28. article. Professor (1) Professor is your industry internationally recognized expert that performs modern levels based on scientific research or artistic creations and provide high-quality studies in the sciences or arts sector. For a professor to fill the posts, elect a person with postdoctoral lecturing qualification. Art specialties Professor post may also elect persons whose artistic creativity results correspond to the regulations adopted by the University Senate on academic posts.
(2) Professor of law in accordance with the provisions of article 33 of the open competition is elected for six years, and Rector of the switch with his work contract for the entire election period, or up to the age of 65. The draft of this agreement with the Minister of education and science.
(3) the election of Professor according to Professor staff position name acquires rights to manage scientific research or artistic creation process and perform educational work.
(4) the main tasks of the Professor is: highly skilled reading, lectures, study sessions and in its monitoring task study course;
research management science sector management innovation or artistic sectors, corresponding to the name of Professor staff positions;
doctoral-level study and research management science sector management innovation or artistic sectors, corresponding to the name of Professor staff positions;
participation in courses, universities and their departments and quality evaluation of work;
New Scientist, artist and lecturer at generation cooking.
 
29. article. Professor posts (1) Professor posts and a list of relevant science or art in the University sector, taking into account the higher education Council and University proposals determined by the Minister of education and science. A number of university professors in science or art represented the number of subsectors.
(2) If the University is free of redundancies, Professor at the University Senate after coordination with the education and Science Minister, decide on the science or art of saving or changing sector and open invitation to tender to free Professor posts in the sector of science or art.
 
30. article. Associate Professor (1) For Associate Professor, filling a staff position, you can elect persons with doctoral or postdoctoral — the first time — with a doctoral degree. Associate Professor of art specialties can also work in people whose artistic creative work with the University's Senate adopted rules for academic posts. Repeated election of associated Professor position possible when Associate Professor first term won postdoctoral lecturing qualification or satisfy the Art University Senate adopted rules for academic posts. Professional Associate Professor universities can also take the post of the person with a doctoral degree and at least five years of practical work experience in their field.
(2) Associate Professor in accordance with this law, the provisions of article 33 of the open competition for six years, elect the Board, extended in a manner and on the basis of the decision of the Rector concluded with their contract.
(3) the election of post Associate Professor WINS right to drive scientific research or artistic creation process and perform educational work under Professor associate staff position name.
(4) Associate Professor main tasks are: active research work of scientific or artistic innovation sector industry who meet the Associate Professor of the State the name of the place;
Research Management doctoral and master's degree;
educational work, particularly in the higher stage of study sessions and test driving the course, lecture read;
4) New Scientist, artist and lecturer in education and aiding the generation.
 
31. article. Associate Professor posts (1) associate professors number of posts as needed, and funding opportunities down the same graduate school.

(2) if the College is an associate professor at the State-free site, the University Senate shall decide whether, when and in what science or the arts sector will be announced open tender to free Associate Professor redundancies and wage category, someone observing the functions and tasks of the State corresponds to the value in the site.
 
32. article. Assistant Professor (1) Assistant State seats determined by the University itself.
(2) For Assistant Professor, filling posts, elect Dr. or Dr habilitēto. Art specialties in the post of Assistant Professor elect persons whose artistic creative work with the University's Senate adopted rules for academic posts.
(3) the Assistant shall be elected for six years the Faculty Council or the Council of the Institute, if the institution meets the qualifications of the members of the Council on the promotion requirements. Otherwise, shall lay down the procedure for election of Assistant Professor high school Constitution.
(4) the election of Assistant Professor acquires rights to manage scientific research or artistic creation process and perform educational work under the title of Assistant Professor posts.
(5) the Assistant to the main tasks are: research work in scientific, artistic or industry sector that corresponds to the name of the lecturer staff position;
reading, lecture lesson management, examination and tests in its organizing courses (course), especially pamatkurso.
 
33. article. Professor and associate professor of the election procedure (1) to the newly-Professor and Associate Professor posts are advertised in the open competition.
(2) applicants to the Professor and associate professor positions elected by the Council in an enlarged manner. After reading the documents, and after consultation with all the relevant posts for applicants, the Council shall take a decision by vote.
(3) for each applicant, which stands for Professor redundancies must obtain independent international rating, organised by the Council of the enlarged manner. Rules and procedures the following assessment in higher education Development Council.
(4) the Council's final decision on Professor or an associate professor of the school must be submitted to the election for Rector. Together with the decision of this Council shall debate the Protocol and a complete list of applicants, which includes Council rating and profile of the applicant. If the vote takes place on less than three applicants, it must be specifically justified.
(5) art specialties and Associate Professor Professor's post may also elect persons whose artistic creative work with the University's Senate adopted rules for academic posts.
(6) in the newly created University Associate Professor posts list for six years is determined by the Ministry of education and science.
 
34. article. Scientific and pedagogical qualification assessment (1) Professor or associate professor in a staff position, the applicant's scientific and pedagogical qualifications assessed in the manner of an expanded Council.
(2) Assistant Professor, lecturer or Assistant staff position, the applicant's scientific and pedagogical qualification assessed by the Faculty Council or the Council of the Institute.
 
35. article. In the manner of the Council extended (1) through open tender Professor or associate professor to fill a staff position, in a manner appropriate for the Council is extended to the extent that at least a third of the members would be concerned or the doctoral postdoctoral professional associations whose activity direction is the direction of the relevant posts, but who do not work in the University. The Student Council represents the student self-government view, which has the right to vote.
(2) If the respective University science sector is not the Council, in a manner more universities together creates a corresponding extended Council of manner, to be approved by the Minister of education and science.
(3) foreign professors, which included extended manner the Council may participate in its work remotely, when you examine the documents and written notification to the my views on all applicants, as well as that for which the candidates they vote.
(4) the Council extended manner on the proposal of its Chairman confirms the University's Senate.
 
36. article. Lecturers (1) teaching post may elect people with postdoctoral lecturing qualification, doctoral or master's degree. The art of professional occupations and subjects of the election provisions of the lecturer is governed by the University Senate approved the Charter. Lecturers elected by the Faculty Council or the Council of the Institute for six years.
(2) the tasks determined by the lecturer in the University's Charter.
 
37. article. Assistants (1) Assistant post can elect people with doctorate or master's degree. Assistants elected by the Faculty Council or the Council of the Institute for six years and, if they do not have a doctoral degree, a maximum of two times in a row.
(2) the Assistant tasks determined by the University's Charter.
 
38. article. Leading researchers and researchers in leading researchers and scholars may elect to post research job faculties and institutes in accordance with the law "on scientific activity" and the universities or Institute Constitution (statutes).
 
39. article. Professional courses for academic staff having regard to the need to acquire practical skills and knowledge, professional study programme profile subjects, lecturer and Assistant Professor Assistant post can take a person with higher education without degree, if it is appropriate for the subject matter pasniedzam sufficient seniority in practice. Elected to the post of Assistant Professor at the person who has no degree, this person needs at least ten years seniority in practice. Each institution of higher education with the Senate's decision to confirm the requirements of the following associate sliding posts. Teachers and assistants who do not have the scientific and academic degrees, the object pasniedzam is required for five years seniority in practice.
 
40. article. Visiting, viesdocent and guest speakers (1) If the University is free or free the staff position, the Senate by Faculty Council may decide not to announce a contest, but for a period of up to two years to hire a visiting guest lecturer, viesdocent or (once each).
(2) a visiting guest speaker, viesdocent and have the same rights, responsibilities and remuneration as professors, associate professors, Assistant Professor and lecturer, but they will not participate in the work of the management organ elected.

(3) the University invited foreign scholars in Latvia pay taxes, are exempt from State fees for the visas, as well as receiving permission to live and work in Latvia working time provided for in the Treaty, in accordance with the applicable legislation and international treaty approved by the Parliament.
 
41. article. Academic staff replacing temporary absence temporary absence not exceeding two years, may be appointed in the Office of Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor, post-Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, lecturer or a post of the Assistant to a doctoral degree. The replacement of the present with the Rector's order.
 
Article 42. Academic staff leave (1) universities academic staff every year due to the eight weeks of paid leave, but every six years — paid six calendar months academic leave scientific research or scientific work outside their jobs.
(2) academic staff members have the right to get paid one time of study leave doctoral dissertation (three months) or a manner of thesis (six months).
(3) the professors, associate professors and Assistant Professor in the same election is entitled to request unpaid leave for a period of up to 24 months, to work as a visiting guest lecturer or academic positions in other universities.
 
43. article. General University personnel procedures are recruited and released from the General University staff (administrative staff, teaching staff, technical, economic and other staff, with the exception of academic personnel), established the University in accordance with the applicable legislation.
 
Chapter v, article 44 of the University student. Universities learners in School learners are: 1) the bachelor study program students;
2) professional studies program for students;
3) major;
4) residents in medicine;
5) doctoral candidate.
 
45. article. The right to study in universities (1) the right to study in universities is a citizen of Latvia and every person who is entitled to the Republic of Latvia passports not issued, as well as persons who have been issued permanent residence permits. To study for a College, you need a general secondary education certificate.
(2) The right of foreign nationals to study in the University of Latvia, which is not provided with a permanent residence permit, governed by article 83 of this Act.
 
46. article. Reception and imatrikulācij (1) Imatrikulācij of the University in accordance with the rules of admission, which disclosed no later than five months before the start of the study.
(2) the admission rules consist of two parts: the Ministry of education and science of the rules that apply to all Latvian universities;
of the University Senate rules that determine what subjects and to what extent must learn to be able to launch studies in each of the study programmes, entrance examination and successful studying the necessary knowledge and ability testing procedures, if necessary, additional requirements for special education, the previous special suitability and preparedness of other prior conditions.
(3) if the reflektant is greater than the number of universities announced the number of study, student selection carried out by tender.
(4) the existing universities three years previously, but universities — they jaundibinātaj through, notify, what subjects to take the reflektant secondary education, entry to a particular University.
(5) the use of languages in higher education won the Latvian Language law.
 
47. article. The study started in later stages of study (1) the study started in later stages of study are possible, if the outstanding courses in the previous stage of the test required by another University or College concerned pass in addition. If these conditions are met and the University has the capabilities, it may refuse the admission of applicant in later stages of study.
(2) studies on State budget a specific academic degree (Bachelor, master) degree (Dr.) or higher professional qualification in physical person can only be used once.
 
48. article. Student relations with compulsory national service (1) state-licensed University full time successful, also in the Magistracy, unfocused learning residency and PhD programme, as well as unfocused learning master's degree University graduates ieguvušo mandatory government service said no.
(2) compulsory national service administration must not interfere with the mandatory national service eligible persons to go to the State licensed colleges in the first year after obtaining secondary education or to undertake studies in the next phase of study (masters, PhD) in the first year after the successful completion of the period of study.
(3) the Ministry of education and science each year until 1 September, submit to compulsory national service administration state licensed University list.
(4) the national licensed campuses each year up to October 1, submit to compulsory national service management successful full time student lists.
(5) the outside Latvia it learners list of persons covered by the first and second part of the conditional, mandatory public service administration in the third paragraph of this article within the time limit specified shall provide the Ministry of education and science.
(6) the success of University students, if they have voluntarily expressed the wish to serve and this service has agreed to the Department of Defense, have the right to return to study after a service in the same capacity as before.
 
49. article. People from the student list (1) a Person may be removed from the list if the student: it wants it;
It is established that its admission is affected by deception, bribery or other actions, that infringed the principle of equal treatment of tenderers;
the University deadlines have not passed the necessary tests or have not taken the other Studio tasks;
it violated the University's internal rules.
(2) the Person's removal from the list of high school student made Rector or Dean. Appeals by the Senate or Faculty Council.
(3) excluding from the student list full time undergraduate, graduate school at the same time inform the compulsory national service.
 
50. article. Student rights (1) the Student has the right to:

1) get higher academic or professional, or academic and vocational education;
2) use in universities, libraries, equipment, hardware, cultural, sports and medical facilities, etc.;
3) the suspend and resume studies;
4) in accordance with article 6 of this law to realize the rights that apply to study, research, artistic creative freedom;
5) receive information on all matters directly related to their studies;
6) University to express freely and to defend their thoughts and beliefs;
7) to vote and to be elected student self-government, universities participate in the self-government institutions at all levels;
8) in as listeners to attend other high schools training measures and organize the necessary tests;
9) to establish associations, group and Club.
(2) Graduate student interests in relations with the national authorities represented in the Ministry of Justice registered student in public organizations.
 
51. article. The student count From national budget resources financed student number in each University determines the higher education Council, in coordination with the Minister of education and science. Student number of the legal entity founded in universities establish the University founders.
 
52. article. Tuition fees and scholarships (1) tuition fees fully or partially borne by the State, as well as legal and natural persons under contracts entered into by the University with a student.
(2) The training of students who passed the competition on a specific specialty national seats, financed from the State budget.
(3) the order in which tuition fees and scholarships are borne by the State, determined by the Cabinet of Ministers regulations.
 
53. article. The student self-government (1) graduate students, major, residents in medicine and doctoral candidate have their own authority. It works in accordance with the rules to be developed by the student and approved by the University Senate. The Senate can refuse approval for legal reasons only.
(2) the student self-management can be legal persons, if it is registered as a public organization or as a non-profit organization. Likvidējot to legally own the student authority, its property is transferred to a University.
(3) student self-government: defending and representing the interests of the student's academic, physical and cultural matters of life and other national institutions;
representative of the University of Latvia and unfocused learning abroad;
determines the order in which the student is elected to the University's Collegiate institutions.
(4) the governing body of the University is obliged to support and encourage student self-management activities.
 
54. article. The student self-government rights (1) the student authority have the right to request and receive information and explanations of any unit of the University authorised representatives in all matters affecting the interests of the student.
(2) the Student Senate of the University have the right to veto in matters that affect the interests of the student. After the veto question of application of the harmonisation, the Commission examined the University Senate after the parity principle. The Reconciliation Commission decision approving the present Senate by a two-thirds majority.
(3) student self-government representatives have the right to participate in University decision-making bodies, as well as the right to participate as observers including examinations and, if provided for graduate order of regulatory documents.
(4) student self-government decisions after they have been approved in the Senate of the University is mandatory for all students.
 
Chapter VI studies the University article 55. (1) study programme study programme includes all the academic degree one or higher professional qualification requirements. The programme of study shall be determined in a special document, content and realization of study description: 1) laying down the requirements for the previous education;
2) according to the degree and type of education determines the specific programme objectives, tasks and expected results, offer educational content, in part, their learning time distribution, the resulting education evaluation criteria, inspection forms and procedures;
3) involved in the implementation of the programme include academic staff list, it qualifications and obligations;
4) includes the implementation of the programme of the participating departments (Department, Professor, laboratory of the Institute group, etc.), specifying their tasks in the implementation of the specific programme;
5) include the nature of the support staff required, specifying its tasks;
6) includes the implementation of the programme the necessary material base;
7) assess program costs.
(2) the study programme can be developed and submitted for approval pursuant to the relevant University Senate of the procedures laid down in the individual University professors, Department, faculties, institutes and other academic and scientific departments.
(3) study programme approved by the University Senate. Before the approval of the independent organisation of inspection program.
(4) the decision of the Senate of new study programmes implementation is confirmed responsible for the implementation of the programme concerned, as well as set the programs financial and technical support.
(5) in case of liquidation of the University financially supports the student an opportunity to continue education in other courses or University.
 
56. article. Study of Regulation (1) studies conducted in accordance with the relevant University approved programs of study.
(2) this Act does not regulate the differences of study (study content, form, scope, requirements and tests of sliding other differences) associated with each particular school specific scope (medical, sports, art, police, defence and other special school). Particular requirements for studies are designed according to the relevant national authority, needs, and these requirements are certain campuses constitutional.
 
57. article. Study duration (1) study programme, which represents the result of higher education, may not be shorter than four years. Study contents and scope, as well as tests on izvirzāmaj requirements and distance studies must be the same.

(2) the Bachelor's and master's academic degree academic University offers bachelor's and master's study programmes in any sector or subsector of science. Academic training courses master's or equivalent academic degree with a Bachelor's degree for from five to seven years of study.
(3) a Person who has a master's degree or equivalent academic degree may continue post-graduate studies for a doctoral degree and planned three years ago.
(4) higher vocational education is rooted in the science of business education that prepares professional activities. Higher vocational education is obtained after at least four years ' studies.
(5) the highest professional education got the who have a Bachelor's degree, have the right to continue studies in the master's degree academic University.
 
58. article. Study and examination test (1) accredited bachelor's and master's study programmes to be concluded with the final tests, the ingredients of which are undergraduate or master's work and advocacy.
(2) the higher professional education study ends with the national tests, which can be a component of the diploma or diplomprojekt the development and advocacy.
(3) the test conducted, mostly in writing. University stores these materials.
 
59. article. Studies and degrees obtained professional qualifications (1) according to the approved study programme acquire universities: 1) academia and education degrees: a) Bachelor (University degree), b) masters (academic degree), c) doctor (degree);
2) advanced vocational education qualifications.
(2) advanced vocational education qualifications, which you can obtain by completing at least four years ' higher education in the State accredited study programme established by the Cabinet of Ministers.
(3) the scientific qualification for universities in accordance with the law "on scientific activity".
 
Chapter VII scientific research article 60. The purpose of scientific research and the subject (1) scientific research work of each University is an integral part of, and in accordance with article 26 of this law shall participate in all University academic staff. Its objective is the acquisition of scientific knowledge, training and support of scientific studies and further development of the practical solving of important tasks to research methods.
(2) the scientific research work of the University in accordance with the law "on scientific activity".
 
61. article. Coordination of scientific research (1) universities in the framework of funding according to scientific research funds allocated to research managers independently sets its research themes. Study on the overall plan and coordinate key aspects of graduate school.
(2) high schools, both in cooperation and with the relevant scientific authorities, the Latvian Science Council and other bodies, under the direction of research, assess the importance and scientific research level and decide on their financing.
(3) Universities and public institutions affect research directions, providing funding for specific research is interested in State and society. Studies can also be performed on other people's products.
 
62. article. Publication of research results (1) the University academic staff are obliged to publish the results of their research.
(2) the school regularly published summary communication on the studies carried out, indicating the specific departments and study author. This material school at least once a year send to the universities and other scientific institutions, which is similar in nature to the study, as well as the Latvian Science Council, the Ministry of education and science and other national institutions.
 
63. article. Doctoral and postdoctoral lecturing qualification (1) the award of the doctoral degree graduate programs at learning and defending the dissertation thesis granted by the Council or by the Council in a manner. Postdoctoral lecturing qualification in a manner the Council granted on the basis of the published scientific works defended, taken by doctoral degree.
(2) the doctoral or postdoctoral lecturing qualification modalities, as well as all other activities related to scientific issues which are not regulated by this law, is governed by the law on scientific activity ".
 
Chapter VIII University cooperation with the State and the public authorities article 64. Rector Council (1) the coordination and overall events make up the University collegiate University institution — the Rector Council which includes all national accredited university rector.
(2) the Rector Council: develop proposals to the Minister of education and science for the development of higher education;
decide on the establishment of joint study programmes, academic staff and material base;
give its opinion on bills and regulations in the field of higher education;
experts recommend that the University and specific study programmes;
on the basis of the results of the expert examination shall draw up proposals for the accreditation of the University;
prepare proposals for State budget allocations to universities;
representative of the University of Latvia abroad;
of its competence addressed other University activities.
(3) the Rector Council composition, its functioning and competence of the Council regulation, the Rector the Minister of education and science.
 
Chapter IX of the higher education Council, article 65. The higher education Council (1) the higher education Council is an independent institution of higher education in developing national strategy, implemented by the University, State and public institutions of higher education development cooperation, monitor the quality of higher education, provides high quality decision making in matters relating to higher education.
(2) the higher education Council is a legal entity. It is an independent balance sheet and bank account. Higher education Council is a seal with its name.
 
66. article. The higher education Council for the creation

(1) the higher education Council to nine members by the Minister of education and Science approved the proposal of the Parliament. The higher education Council has delegated one representative of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, the creative Union Council, the head of the Latvian Education Association, Latvian physician associations, chambers of Commerce and industry; higher education Council shall be represented by one delegate representative of the Ministry of education and science akceptētaj of the Rector, University professors and student organizations. Minister of education and science under the title (ex officio) as higher education Council represent the Government's meetings.
(2) the members of the Council of higher education for the nomination of the Parliament can reject the submitting members (fraction) motivated objections.
(3) withdraw the higher education Board, can the first paragraph of this article, submitting to Parliament motivated recall article.
(4) the Chairman of the Board of higher education and his deputy shall be elected by secret ballot of the Council within 14 days after the previous Chairman and his deputy mandate.
(5) as a permanent higher education Advisory Council shall participate in meetings of the Ministry of education and science, higher education and Science Department spokesman.
 
Article 67. Higher education (1) the members of the Council of the higher education Council members shall receive remuneration on the basis of the contract of employment.
(2) to the higher education Council members are subject to restrictions and prohibitions for public officials of the anti-corruption law.
(3) the Member of the Board of higher education may not be the person convicted for deliberate crimes, if not rehabilitated or criminal record is not deleted or removed.
 
68. article. Higher education the term of Office of the members of the Council of the higher education Council term of Office of members is four years.
 
Article 69. Decision of the Council of higher education (1) all of the higher education Council decisions is available to any interested party.
(2) the higher education Council has the right to make decisions concerning higher education, only in the cases provided for in this Act. Under the law adopted by the higher education Council decisions are binding on the public authorities and universities.
 
70. article. The Mission of the higher education Council, the competence and functions of higher education Council: 1) in the development of higher education and University development national concept, providing both national and legal persons founded the University development, and promote all types of University and higher academic and higher professional education, equal and balanced development;
2) shall draw up a multiannual plans and proposals for the development of education and science in the system of higher education;
3) draw up proposals on University research, staff qualifications and study programme quality;
4) predicts the development of the country, the number of students in the country as a whole and develop proposals for Government-funded student number in each sector;
5) develop proposals for changing the structure of the universities in the country;
6) draw up proposals on a number of university professors and the recommendations of other higher education issues;
7) draw up proposals on the development of higher education and the study of pay;
8) provides for assessment of the Cabinet of Ministers prepared a draft State budget for the financing of universities;
9) shall take a decision on the accreditation of universities in General and shall submit it to the Ministry of education and science for approval;
10) prepare and within their competence, exercise science and higher education integration programmes;
11) liaison with the authorities of other countries, addressing issues of higher education.
 
71. article. The Council of higher education of the higher education Council has the right to: 1) familiarize yourself with any university courses in evaluation and accreditation;
2) require extraordinary accreditation to any university or its courses;
3) request from the universities and national institutions in their pursuit of information.
 
72. article. Higher education Council of the Organization of work (1) the Council of higher education governed by the Charter.
(2) higher education the Council meets as needed. Extraordinary meetings at the request of at least three higher education Council members, should be convened within three days.
(3) the higher education Council meeting agenda and the decisions taken by the Secretariat to provide the information in the newspaper "journal" in the media and the public. The decision to send transcripts of the universities and other institutions to which they apply.
 
73. article. The higher education funding Council (1) the Council of higher education financed by the State budget.
(2) review of your financial activities of the higher education Council annually publishes the newspaper "journal".
(3) the higher education Council activity creates a salaried secretariat.
 
74. article. The President of the Council of higher education (1) the President of the Council for higher education the job higher education Council is his primary job. The Chairman of the Board of higher education may not simultaneously hold another leadership post.
(2) the Chairman of the Board of higher education is responsible for higher education in the work of the Council and its functions.
(3) the Chairman of the Board of higher education: 1) represents the higher education Council to State institutions, as well as relations with natural and legal persons in Latvia and abroad, take part in cabinet meetings in an advisory capacity to the competence of the Council proceedings;
2) is the higher education funding Council Treasurer;
3) and shall be exempt from the job higher education Council Secretariat staff;
4) contracts with natural and legal persons in the work of the Council for higher education.
(4) the President of the Council for higher education's base salary is equated with class 1 base salary of civil servants.
 
75. article. Provision of information (1) academia and public institutions for the promotion of cooperation between universities regularly provide information about its activities. Information to be included in the data on the structure of academia;
student and other University staff number and composition;

study opportunities and student number and composition;
training and courses on offer;
the national budget allocation and use;
economic activity, off-budget income and expenditure;
international communications.
(2) the information shall be submitted to the Ministry of education and science. They submit the form, given the volume and regularity is determined by the Minister of education and science.
 
Chapter x University property, budget and economic activity article 76. University property (1) academia property can be ground, movable, immovable and intellectual property, as well as money in Latvia and abroad, in accordance with the existing legislation.
(2) the University property consists of: 1) Cabinet of Ministers decision of universities in the isolated State property;
2) land, movable and real estate, dāvinājuš by natural and legal persons or by the University acquired on the same country or allocated to earn budget resources;
3) University intellectual property according to the law "on copyright and related rights";
4) founded the school of legal persons property as determined by a meeting of members or founders.
(3) the University has the right to dispose of their property in their Constitution the objectives. University property is managed separate from those passed in the State in possession of the property.
(4) possession or use of the universities passed in order to manage State property and this property is controlled by the authorities of the country concerned in accordance with the Minister of education and Science approved the Charter.
(5) to purchase real estate for State budget funds allocated, the University must receive Cabinet approval.
 
77. article. University financial resources (1) universities funded by their founders. National University financial resources in the national budget and special budget of the country, as well as other income, which universities benefit by activities in their Constitution for the realisation of the objectives set out in. With the income of the School Act, subject to the provisions applicable to non-profit organizations. The University has the right to receive and use the banks, credit institutions, as well as other organizations and individual donations and donations. The University has the right to receive and use the banks and credit institutions, credits. The University's financial resource structure determines the Senate of the University, but the execution of its budget controlled by the Audit Commission. On the implementation of the budget, the Rector shall provide an annual report to the Senate, Minister of education and science and the Minister of industry or the universities founding.
(2) financial resources, by the natural and legal persons granted a separate programme and activities, the University contributes directly to the Department, the natural or legal person, in the exercise of the program or measure.
(3) a separate unit of the University financial resources as part of its fall college budget.
 
78. article. Public funds (1) the public school established in receiving such funding: the State budget to education — studies optimal list and number matching the student base funding, which includes funds for utility payments, taxes, infrastructure maintenance, inventory and equipment, scientific research or artistic creative work and staff salaries;
from the State budget, special additional funding for the preparation of certain specialists, specific studies or other specific objectives for the implementation;
from the payment of tuition, which is borne by the State or which are repayable or non-repayable received credit in accordance with Cabinet of Ministers regulations on student lending;
the resources intended for the realisation of the objectives set.
(2) the State financial and material support of the University, which provides higher education and scientific potential and promote the reproduction of cultural and educational levels rise in Latvia.
(3) State founded campuses may receive additional funding from other sources for Science funding.
(4) the Ministry of education and science, other ministries and national institutions may enter into agreements with national accredited legal persons founded universities on specific professional training or studies, giving appropriate public funding. Any State or local authority and private body may independently enter into agreements with universities, also with legal persons founded universities, for certain professional training or studies, the paying of funds at their disposal, provided this is not contrary to the applicable law.
(5) As the taxpayer is equivalent to universities non-profit organizations, and they are entitled to tax relief under existing legislation.
(6) high schools are exempt from customs duties and taxes, as well as from taxes on the import of materials and equipment.
 
Article 79. Student lending (1) learners can use special credit from the State cabinet in the study established the Fund.
(2) the national credit granting and repayment arrangements determined by the Cabinet of Ministers regulations.
 
80. article. University business and other economic activities in carrying out its work, the University shall have the right in Latvia and abroad perform the following actions: open the chapters, branches and representation offices;
enter into agreements with natural and legal persons, as well as to take other legal actions in accordance with this law and other laws;
invitation to tender, to acquire and dispose of movable and immovable property, securities of different stuff, and in accordance with applicable law and in accordance with the operational objectives of the University;
take University profile according to business, where income is included in the University's budget for its development, as well as to invest the funds in other businesses obtained according to the University.
 
Chapter XI University international cooperation article 81. International cooperation (1) the Government of the Republic of Latvia and the University promotes international cooperation between universities, student and academic staff and inter-university exchange programmes and international cooperation in the research of university programs.

(2) in determining the amount of funding for universities in the State budget, is taken into account in each of the University's participation in European programmes of international cooperation. If part of a university or scientific research tasks are financed from the International University cooperation programs, school funding from the State budget are not reduced.
(3) the Government's arrangement of issues related to one of the universities, is this University. Preparing the draft of the agreement, the implementing provisions of the arrangement agreed with the University.
 
Article 82. Study abroad (1) Latvian citizens and persons who are entitled to a Latvian citizen's passport not issued, as well as persons who have been issued a permanent residence permit, may occur and to study in universities outside the Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia. The studying abroad may be granted credits and scholarships that are determined by the Cabinet of Ministers.
(2) to the Republic of Latvia for the mandatory national service eligible persons enrolled in a University outside of Latvia, article 48 of this law, first and second subparagraph can be applied after the Ministry of education and science has examined in that study is going to College, which is a national of the country concerned recognised (accredited). The order in which the outside Latvian student person is included in article 48 of this law in the fourth part, in the list referred to in the regulation of the Minister of education and Science approved the instruction.
 
83. article. A study of aliens in Latvia (1) aliens who do not have a permanent residence permit has been issued, you can pick up on the Latvian University full time undergraduate ones in accordance with the Education Act of the Republic of Latvia and the law on the basis of the general rule. If international agreements do not provide for other procedures, foreign nationals can be admitted in the University of Latvia, subject to the following provisions: the average education of aliens must comply with the standards. Foreign secondary education documents are checked in article 85 of this law in the order;
knowledge of aliens, they examine the universal order must comply with the provisions of the relevant university admission requirements;
foreigners well enough to understand the language in which the training takes place;
tuition fees in universities for foreigners under contract by the University concluded with them, but it must not be lower than the training expenses.
(2) aliens who do not have a permanent residence permit has been issued, you can learn some study programmes at the University of Latvia in accordance with international (Interuniversity) exchange agreements or international university cooperation programmes according to the rules of admission. If a Studio in Latvia of aliens takes place within the framework of the transnational exchange and equivalent student numbers from Latvian universities studying abroad, Foreign Studies University of Latvia financed from the State budget of the Republic of Latvia.
 
84. article. Abroad experience part of recognition of higher education abroad experience part of recognition of higher education universities, carried out in a way in which the student continues his education. The University lays down: study program that matches foreign experience in higher education;
way in which a learner may continue studies in relevant courses.
If necessary, any additional requirements must be met in order to be able to continue studies in the respective study programme in Latvia.
 
85. article. Abroad for academic and scientific degrees and the recognition of diplomas in Latvia (1) abroad for academic degrees and diplomas, as well as the average general education certificate of recognition on the basis of the results of the examinations carried out academic information center.
(2) the expertise of the documents submitted are defined: or the diploma obtained abroad correspond to higher education in Latvia;
a scholarly degree awarded in Latvia, or it can be likened to a diploma;
any further conditions must be fulfilled before a diploma can be likened to one of Latvia awarded academic degrees or diplomas, if the foreign academic degree or diploma are not satisfied no one in Latvia granted academic degree or diploma requirements.
(3) the inspection results in the holder of the certificate is issued for a scholarly degree awarded in Latvia or the diploma correspond to the diploma obtained abroad. Latvian education document obtained by the foreign diploma recognition is not issued.
(4) costs relating to the diploma obtained abroad, academic or degree of recognition, shall be borne by the owner of the diploma.
(5) if the education is continued in Latvia, the University may take additional expertise and impose additional requirements.
(6) the degree of inspection carried out by the Council of manner.
 
86. article. Foreign universities in Latvia (1) foreign University branch in Latvia can be opened, if: graduate school in your country has a national recognized (accredited);
The Republic of Latvia, the Minister of education and science has given permission for the formation of the branch.
(2) foreign University branch acquires the right to issue in Latvia recognized educational documents after the accreditation of branches in the General order. Foreign University branch opened in accordance with the provisions of this article, you can also operate without accreditation in Latvia, but in that case they will be treated as diplomas issued abroad to get higher education in Latvia are recognised in accordance with this law, the provisions of article 85.
 
Chapter XII the universities and scientific institutions of integration in article 87. Universities and scientific institutions (1) integration of higher education and science integration is performed in accordance with individually developed projects. According to these projects, the provision of University studies in the scientific departments of scientists, according to the General rules in obtaining the tender of University's permanent staff status.
(2) the universities and scientific institutions of the integration is on a contract basis. This contract is governed by the Cabinet of Ministers regulations.
 
Transitional provisions 1. Universities within three months from the date of entry into force of the law under its Constitution (statutes) with the requirements of this Act and submit to the Ministry of education and science.
2. Graduate within six months from the date of entry into force of law under all laws and regulations (regulations, rules, regulations, etc.) with their own Constitution and this law.

3. All elected posts and the term of Office of the institution does not change, if it does not exceed a period of six years from the date of the election.
4. Universities, which the Republic of Latvia, the education law is constitutional until approved to issue accredited educational document according to this law, article 7 of the conditions of the second subparagraph, as well as to participate in the work of the Council of Rectors.
5. the Council for higher education during the year following the date of entry into force of the law in cooperation with the Latvian Science Council and the Academy of Sciences in the development of proposals to the Minister of education and science on Professor posts a list of the universities and of the invitation to tender.
6. the Minister of education and science within two months from the date of entry into force of the Act shall submit to the Parliament the Council of higher education of the personnel proposed.
7. Higher education the Council three months develop and submit to the Cabinet for approval of the reform programme of the University by providing for the consecutive higher education and science integration (Research Institute or existing Institute into the main Studio and research directions), academic staff, training new generations of scientists, attract new financing and payment arrangements.
8. The Cabinet of Ministers provides for the annual additional financial resources for the implementation of the reform of the universities.
9. The Cabinet of Ministers within two months from the date of entry into force of the law, adopt the requirements of this law, the appropriate licensing and accreditation of University rules.
10. Licensed universities to renew the license for a period of six months from the entry into force of this law.
The Parliament adopted the law of 1995 on November 2.
The President g. Ulmanis in Riga, 1995 November 17.