The new home of the EKA University of Applied Sciences is located in Grīziņkalns - a neighbourhood of Riga with a rich history and an even richer present and future. The neighbourhood is actively developing, while also preserving its historic wooden buildings. Moving to the new premises will allow us to enjoy the nearby Grīziņkalns Park, which offers a variety of sports and active leisure activities, as well as to dine in one of the cafés just a few minutes′ walk away.

Each floor of the new building is named after its function and importance. Several attractive and specialised classrooms have been created to make the studios more exciting.

TRAINING COURTROOM

Many lectures and seminars for students of the study program "Law" take place in the training courtroom. Also, court proceedings are played in this auditorium, which allows students to better feel the specifics of the profession.

LOGISTICS AUDITORIUM

It is equipped with powerful computers and software, which allows students of "International Trade and Logistics" to fully master the study course "Logistics Information Systems", visual aids on the design of dangerous goods, types of cargo containers, as well as geographic maps. Booklets and magazines on transport logistics in English are also available in the auditorium, which can be used not only for logistics, but also for learning a professional foreign language.

BLACK AUDITORIUM

The Black auditorium provides ample opportunities for Management of Entertainment Industry and Culture Management students to acquire a variety of professional skills and implement a variety of creative activities. It is completely black, the room has an improvised stage, modern light and sound equipment, as well as a projector with a screen that allows students to practice public speaking and develop acting, as well as watch educational films in a special atmosphere close to the cinema.

Depending on the specific need, the room can be quickly and easily transformed into a theater or cinema hall, as well as a space for active communication and creativity.

digLAB

The laboratory is designed for game development and testing, so that students of "Computer Game Design and Graphics" (Digimons) can perform their practical work.

It has four workstations: two for Mac and two for Windows - all adapted for testing powerful gaming and virtual reality projects. The equipment also includes seven Android and iOS smart devices to develop and test mobile games, and Oculus Rift equipment for virtual reality projects.

You can also use the widescreen TV and audio system. The laboratory is also equipped with all the necessary software for exporting games to Android and iOS devices. Its layout is designed to adapt to the work of the game development studio already during studies.

PAINTING HALL

In the Painting hall is provided everything so that students of Interior Design and Computer Game Design and Graphics can acquire the drawing and painting skills necessary for the profession in a creative atmosphere, develop a sense of composition and perspective. The room can also be used for various other artistic activities.

COMPUTER AUDITORIUMS

EKA students have five computer classrooms with different numbers of computers for both smaller and larger groups of students. Auditoriums are used not only by IT students, but also by students of all other specialties to take courses related to information technologies.

LIBRARY

A cozy and modernly equipped library is one of the most important student assistants during studies. Its main task is to provide study and research work with the latest teaching and scientific literature, in accordance with the study programs and the chosen specialization, offering the opportunity not only to use the extensive book and newspaper storage, audio and video materials, but also electronic databases and Internet information sources.

EKA students have at their disposal computers with an Internet connection, as well as the opportunity to print, copy and scan the necessary materials for study needs, as well as to bind the course and practice defense work with a spiral.

BUSINESS INCUBATOR

In the business incubator EKA students try to hone their ideas with the help of various lectures and creative workshops, working on the development of business models and plans, creating prototypes, learning the main sales tricks and ultimately coming to a completely real opportunity to make money with their idea.

STUDENTS′ COUNCIL

This is a place where every EKA student is invited to have a great time and meet other students in an informal atmosphere. Involvement in the work of Students′ Council gives students the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in organizing cultural, entertainment and educational events. EKA Students′ Council always happy to see new students in the Council room and admit them to their activities!

LOUNGE AREAS

The university is almost like a second home for a student, because he spends quite a long time here during his studies. Therefore, it is important that the student feels cozy and comfortable here. The feeling of home is created by several lounge areas, where you can chat with a fellow students, wait for the start of the lecture or arrange thoughts before exams.