RTU Liepāja
Liepājas Universitāte | |
Former names | Liepāja Pedagogical Institute |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1954 |
| Rector | Dace Markus |
Academic staff | 25 |
Administrative staff | 203 |
| Students | 1516 (2014) |
| Address | 14 Lielā Street , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | liepu.lv |
University of Liepāja (Latvian: Liepājas Universitāte) is a university in Liepāja, Latvia. The University of Liepāja attained university status on June 12, 2008, following the adoption of the law "On the Constitution of the University of Liepāja" by the Saeima. It holds the distinction of being the newest university in Latvia and the sole university in Kurzeme region. Prior to its university designation, it operated under the name Liepaja Pedagogical Academy, having been known as Liepaja Pedagogical Institute from its founding in 1954 until 1993