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!
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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.
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Get Ready for the Combat Endurance Course – It's a Real Challenge!
If you're wondering what it takes to become a leader, check this out. Our cadets will have an important course called the Combat Endurance Course, and it's happening this May!
Dates: May 12th – 25th;
Locations: Rīga, Garkalne, Ādaži, Carnikava, Jūrmala, Babīte, Ogre, Ķegums, Seja, and Lielvārde municipalities.
The whole point of this course is to test and build the cadets' mental and emotional toughness. They'll discover their limits and see if they are ready for their studies. And get this – you can't even graduate from the National Defence Academy without passing this course. So, it's pretty serious!
Want to learn more about studying here?
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Your Chance to Study Abroad with the National Defence Academy!
Have you ever thought about studying in another country? Our cadets are doing it right now with Erasmus+! It's a real adventure, and you could do it too!
• Poland: General Tadeusz Kościuszko Land Forces Military Academy, Wrocław (March 2 – June 28);
• Portugal: Military Academy of Portugal, Lisbon (March 10 – June 20);
• Czech Republic: University of Defence, Brno (March 23 – July 12).
This March, the spring Erasmus+ semesters began, and some National Defence Academy cadets chose to study in Poland, Portugal, and the Czech Republic. One Land Forces student is going to the Military Academy in Poland, two cadets are going to the Military Academy in Portugal, and four are going to the University of Defence in the Czech Republic. It's a great way to learn and grow!
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Baltic Naval Intermediate Command and Staff Course Module 2
The National Defence Academy is hosting Module 2 of the Baltic Naval Intermediate Command and Staff Course from January 13th to June 28th. This course will equip naval officers with the skills to plan and conduct naval operations at the task unit and task group level, leveraging their specialized expertise. Upon completion, officers will effectively apply doctrines, tactics, and procedures related to the tactical employment of forces. In addition, officers will learn about safe and efficient command and control of naval units. Twelve Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia officers are participating in the course. Learn more.
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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.
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