Higher education is an integral base in the creation of a 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 in Latvia and 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% of university students are working during their studies.
Graduates of Turiba University are competitive and in demand in the labor market. Also, international orientation, fruitful cooperation with industries, and the organized study environment of the University are approved. The study environment is improved by taking into account the advice of field professionals and by learning from employers and close partners of the University in study development issues.
Every great story is based on an idea. Similarly, with a company - to create something unique, necessary for society, a clear vision and purpose are needed to offer a product or a new, innovative solution that will meet the needs of a particular group of people. This is precisely how the story of Turība started 25 years ago - an ambitious project to educate prominent, knowledgeable, courageous, and committed entrepreneurs and leaders of various levels - real experts in their field. In the beginning, we knew that our graduates would be among those who, with their knowledge and skills, will be able to contribute to the Latvian economy, 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 every success and achieved the 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 primary determinant and without waiting for a miracle, but setting the course of events themselves.
A quarter of a century. It is not a bit, but not much. We have so many vertices in front of us! Since the time we first opened doors to students in 1993, we have tried to create an environment in Turiba that inspires, enchants, and allows everyone to feel at home - welcomed. Our family consists of unique 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 stable position at the top of the recommended universities of Latvia made by employers and has made a significant contribution to the education of development of the export of state. Every year more and more international 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 essential for us to - freedom, commitment, and competence!
Turiba is a practically-oriented University because practical studies form 60% of the time spent at studies, whereas theory – 40%. Lecturers are field professionals with extensive 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 extensive 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 educational materials and analytical tasks; thereby, students are more competitive in the labor 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 a labor 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 employee's knowledge and skills to perform a specific job. The employer must 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 employer should invest less time, thereby the higher education institution and the content of the study program are essential, as well as the previous experience with students of the particular higher education institution.
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