Study Medicine & Be Eligible to Practise in European Union
If you wish to study medicine within the European Union*, R ga Stradi š University (RSU) is an ideal choice.
The University has 65 years of experience in providing medical education in Latvia. For the past 25 years, RSU has also been educating international students from around the world, including Sri Lanka. Due to its exceptionally high academic standards and attractive tuition fees and cost of living, international students from over 40 countries have chosen RSU as their preferred institution of higher learning. Currently international students constitute 21% of RSU’s full-time student body.
RSU offers a full-time program of study in medicine. Upon the completion of their studies, graduates earn an M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) degree that lets them successfully continue their post- graduate training/residency in their selected specialties in Latvia** and other countries within the European Union. RSU degrees are also fully recognized in non-European countries, including Australia, United States, Canada and others.
The University provides a Western style learning environment with the most up-to-date medical technologies and training facilities. Students have the opportunity to study under the excellent guidance of experienced academics and medical professionals. The program in medicine, taught entirely in English, successfully balances in-depth theoretical knowledge with patient- centered clinical training. Students study in small groups. The teacher-student ration is 1:10. The knowledge and skills that students acquire during their studies assure them a competitive edge both in Europe and globally.
More than 7,000 students at RSU study in faculties that are accredited and recognized nationally and internationally for the quality of their teaching and research. RSU’s graduates are employed in various prestigious institutions and organizations all over Europe. The degree obtained at RSU successfully allows graduates to compete in any job market.
* The European Union consists of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom
** Students are required to successfully pass a Latvian language test before they can commence their post-graduate/residency training.
SLMC Recognized Medical Degree
RSU is an ideal place to acquire a Doctor of Medicine ( MD) degree, which has solid recognition and acceptance by all medical councils in the world.
Medical universities should fulfill certain criteria to be fully recognized by relevant medical councils around the world. The criteria include duration of the program, the curriculum, staff and facilities in the university, teaching hospitals, and the location of the school. Riga Stradins University (RSU) meets all the above criteria. RSU is fully recognized by SLMC ( Sri Lanka Medical Council), WHO (World Health Organization), GMC ( General Medical Council) – UK, AMC ( Australian Medical Council) – Australia, and the ECFMG ( Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) – US and Canada.
For Admissions and More Information
Students and parents are invited to visit our office at 111 ½ , Maya Avenue, Colombo 6 or www. pathestudy.org to obtain more information about the university and program. Students and parents can also call 771 69 49 42 in order to obtain more information about the unique medical education opportunities offered by PATHE Study Medicine.
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