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
Ready to Become a Leader? Apply for the 2025/2026 Academic Year til August 10th!
Your journey to leadership starts here! Applications for the 2025/2026 academic year at the National Defence Academy are open til August 10th. The candidate selection process will take place in July and August 2025. Don't miss your chance to join us!
NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY OF LATVIA
EDUCATION FOR MILITARY CAREER AND LIFE
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Opportunities for High School Students
The National Defence Academy of Latvia offers several events for high school students to explore National Defence Academy study programs, environment, and infrastructure, which can help them choose their future career path.
EDUCATION FOR A MILITARY CAREER AND LIFE
National Defence Academy training "BURNING SAND 2025"
25 June – 25 July, Ādaži Military Base, Latvia.
The annual National Defence Academy of Latvia (NDAL) training "BURNING SAND 2025" takes place at the Ādaži Military Base from 25 June to 25 July, where cadets and NDAL personnel improve their individual and collective soldier skills and knowledge together with cadets from foreign military academies. Field combat skills will be trained in squad, platoon, and company formations. The training aims to reinforce expertise and practical skills in tactics, combat shooting, first aid, topography, and tactical operations through an intensive training process.
Watch a video from the “BURNING SAND 2024” military exercise.
Cadet selection for studies at the National Defence Academy
16 July - 28 August, National Defence Academy of Latvia (NDAL).
Cadet selection for studies at the NDAL has started in July. During the selection process, cadet candidates undergo health and physical fitness tests, as well as psychodiagnostic examinations in cooperation with the Medical Support Centre and the National Armed Forces Recruitment Centre.
Conference on the Future of Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Military Education
The National Defence Academy of Latvia (NDAL) recently hosted the international "Partnership for Peace Consortium Advanced Distributed Learning Working Group" conference on May 20th and 21st. Organized by the NDAL Distributed Learning Department, the event brought together 36 international participants who actively discussed rapid technological advancements and their impact on learning. A particular focus was on how artificial intelligence could significantly streamline and enhance military education in the future.
EDUCATION FOR A MILITARY CAREER AND LIFE
Enhance Your Military Career: Apply for the National Guard Platoon Leader Course
The National Defence Academy offers a unique opportunity for current National Guard members seeking to advance their military careers. The National Guard Platoon Leader Course, running from September 16, 2024, to November 7, 2025, provides comprehensive training in platoon leadership. Learn more about the National Guard Platoon Leader Course.
EDUCATION FOR A MILITARY CAREER AND LIFE