International Cooperation

INTERNATIONALIZATION STRATEGY

Internationalisation is one of the priorities defined in EKA development strategy. The key objective is to enhance EKA international competitiveness by promoting students and academic staff mobility, strengthening international cooperation, involving foreign academic staff in the study process and supporting integration of international students into university life, thus contributing to the internationally recognized brand of the university and providing high quality multicultural learning environment.

The vision of EKA internationalisation: EKA is an internationally competitive and recognised, science-based and innovation-oriented higher education institution that:

atttracts internationally recognised and qualified employees to perform scientific and academic activities;
ensures multicultural environment to support students’ and staff competitiveness both in the local and international labour markets;
is a place for globally-known international research and academic events;
actively cooperates with other universities, institutions and employers in Latvia and beyond in academic, research and creative activities.

EKA main goals stated in Internationalisation and Modernization Strategy - IMS2028 are:

To support EKA staff and students’ excellence by providing opportunities and motivating to participate in international mobility
To establish the multicultural environment at EKA to ensure “internationalisation at home”
To enhance the quality of the study process at EKA by attracting internationally recognized and qualified teachers to perform academic activities
To support tolerance and diversity in the classroom by providing opportunities to develop intercultural and social communication skills among students and staff
To raise awareness about environmental and climate-change challenges among students and staff and increase interest in social entrepreneurship in the field of circular economy and environment protection
To promote civic engagement and active citizenship among students and staff
To increase digital and research competences of EKA students and staff
To promote the implementation of innovative teaching methods into the study process
To increase the relevance of curricula by strengthening the cooperation with employers and providing problem-based learning and offering international mobility.
To increase the number of programmes and study cources taught in English
To increase international recognition of EKA and raise its reputational value in the academic and scientific environment
To strengthen the existing and to expand the cooperation with other universities, institutions and employers in Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America in the field of research and creative activities
To enhance the quality of research process at EKA by attracting internationally recognised and qualified researchers to perform scientific activities

IMS2028 goals are aligned with the priorities of the Erasmus+ Programme:

Inclusion and diversity
Digital transformation
Participation in democratic life
Environment and fight against climate change

INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

Active projects:

Completed projects:

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC WEEK (IAW)

On April 20-24, 2026, EKA University of Applied Sciences and Alberta College organize an International Academic Week 2026!

EKA University of Applied Sciences in cooperation with Alberta College invites academic staff from educational institutions to participate in the International Academic Week (IAW2026), which will take place in Riga on April 20-24, 2026.

International Academic Week is an academic event organized to encourage internationalization of the study process at the EKA University of Applied Sciences and Alberta College. It will be a great opportunity for students to improve their ability to acquire knowledge and communicate in the international environment.

For academic staff, participation in IAW2026 will provide opportunities to exchange best practices, gain insights into international trends in education, and enhance institutional internationalization strategies. It will also allow staff to expand professional networks with other higher education institutions.

Besides the participation in IAW it is also possible to participate in etECH2026 International Conference that will take place on April 22-23, 2026. More info: https://etech.eka.edu.lv/

IAW2026 registration form

Application deadline: DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2026

Contact information:

EKA Erasmus+ coordinator Marina Tihomirova
erasmus@eka.edu.lv

IAW2026 coordinator, dr.oec. Jevgenija Dehtjare
jevgenija.dehtjare@eka.edu.lv

Vice Rector for Science and International Relations, Prof. Jelena Titko
jelena.titko@eka.edu.lv

Special prices for IAW2026 and ETECH2026 participants in leading hotels of Riga:

Grand Poet by Semarah 5* https://grandpoet.semarahhotels.com/

Use promocode etECH2026 to get 20% discount during the period 18-26/04/2026

Wellton Hotels https://www.wellton.com/en

Wellton Riverside Spa Hotel

Wellton Centrum Hotel & SPA

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

Use promocode etECH2026 to get 25% discount during the period 18-26/04/2026.

Please note that room rates are subject to change depending on the hotel′s occupancy and are valid only while availability lasts.

PREVIOUS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC WEEKS

STAFF TRAINING WEEK (STW)

STAFF TRAINING WEEK (STW) 2025

EKA STW2025 International Staff Training Week, organized by the EKA University of Applied Sciences in cooperation with Alberta College, brought together 12 participants from different European Union countries, including the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Portugal. The event, supported by the EKA Scientific Institution, aimed to improve the writing and research skills of academic staff. The week took place from September 15 to 19, 2025.

STW2025 program

During the week, participants engaged in several valuable activities, including lectures and seminars, as well as the “Research Incubator” events organized by EKA and Alberta College. Participants of the week also participated in a networking event and enjoyed an active social life (a gala dinner, a sightseeing tour and a visit to the House of Blackheads). An international event, organized with the support of the European Digital Learning Network, also took place during the week: "Bridging Digital Gaps: Empowering Learners through Green and Digital Skills".

Among the most important lectures and other forms of training, the following can be mentioned: