National Defence Academy of Latvia

EDUCATION FOR MILITARY CAREER AND LIFE

APPLY AND STUDY IN DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT

We are the only academy in Latvia that:
• Prepares professional officers and studies are paid by the state
• Provides a job after graduation
• Pays monthly salary and provides social guarantees
• Develop skills together with foreign experts
• Teaches to achieve the goal, and it is not tiresome with us.

If you have any questions about admission, contact:
• call: 1835 or write: studijas@mil.lv

Application for studies is closed. Apply for studies next year - 2025/2026. academic year. The selection of study candidates will take place in July - August 2025.

NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY OF LATVIA

EDUCATION FOR MILITARY CAREER AND LIFE 

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OUR VALUES:

RESPONSIBILITY - OF THE STATE AND ITS CITIZENS

HONOR - DECISIONS WE CAN BE PROUD OF

INSISTENCE - GROWTH FOR THE EXCELLENCE

Online Conference: Finding Your Balance

Online Conference: "Finding Your Balance"

September 27th, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, in Room 216 at the National Defence Academy, an online conference titled "Finding Your Balance" will occur. The ability to strengthen oneself is a healthy response to uncertainty, allowing individuals to remain grounded and functional during times of change, complexity, and anxiety. Self-awareness is the foundation for healthy relationships with oneself and others. This conference will explore topics such as professional life, family relationships, personal well-being, and the importance of finding a balance between various aspects of life while also attending to one's private needs and desires. The Training and Doctrine Command units are welcome to participate.

EDUCATION FOR A MILITARY CAREER AND LIFE

Basic Course for Officers Specialists

Basic Course for Officers Specialists

Between August 28 and December 20, the new National Armed Forces (NAF) officers specialists will train at the NAF Infantry School, the NAF Instructor School, and the National Defence Academy of Latvia. The purpose of the Basic Course for Officers Specialists is to provide general military knowledge and skills so that the learner can independently fulfill professional duties as an officer specialist according to the specialty as chaplain, lawyer, doctor, conductor, psychologist, information and communication technology expert, pharmacist or military public relations expert.

EDUCATION FOR A MILITARY CAREER AND LIFE

Professional specialization module

Professional specialization module

Between August 12 and September 27, the Professional Specialization module occurs at the National Defense Academy and the Combat Support and Support Training Center. The purpose of the study course is to provide the students with the necessary knowledge and skills so that the cadet can independently fulfill the duties of a commander of communications, engineers, scouts, fire support, security, and a mechanized infantry platoon.

EDUCATION FOR A MILITARY CAREER AND LIFE