About the National Defence Academy
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
Applications for the 2025/2026 academic year at the National Defence Academy are now closed. Thank you to everyone for your interest and for submitting applications!
Fill in the Study Application (only in Latvian)
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Study Opportunities and Admission
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.
News and Events
Officer's solemn oath and Graduation
February 18 at 3:30 p.m., Brothers' Cemetery, Aizsaules Street 1B, Riga
February 19 at 1:30 p.m., NAA Klinsona Hall, Ezermalas Street 8B, Riga
On February 3 and 4, fourth-year cadets of the National Defence Academy's (NDAL) first-cycle professional higher education bachelor's study program, “Land Forces Military Leadership”, defended their bachelor's theses. From February 18 to 19, the NDAL will host events in conjunction with the graduation ceremony. During this period, graduates will visit Riga Castle, take the Officer's Oath, and on February 19, attend the graduation ceremony, which will be attended by Latvia's highest officials.
Courses and Training
NDAL study course "Squad Tactics Course" and study practice implementation
February 23 to April 10, NDAL – Kuldīga, Saldus, Ropaži, Ādaži, Sigulda, and Ventspils municipalities – NDAL
The NDAL study course "Squad Tactics Course" and study practice implementation are planned for NDAL first cycle professional higher education bachelor's study program "Land Forces Military Leadership" 2nd and 4th year cadets, and 2nd year cadets of the "Air Force Military Leadership" programme, as well as cadets of the professional study programme "Command Staff Officer".