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
Application for studies is closed. Apply for studies next year - 2025/2026. academic year. The selection of study candidates will take place in July - August 2025.
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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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Belgium International Week 2025 – Get Ready for Adventure!
Two of our cadets and one instructor are heading to Belgium International Week 2025.
- Dates: April 21st – 26th;
- Location: Royal Military Academy of Belgium.
While they're there, our cadets will take part in military and cultural activities. They'll get to explore the amazing city of Brussels and visit interesting places like Diksmuide, the Royal Military Museum, the Naval Museum, and other military museums. They'll even be visiting the European Parliament building! And to top it all off, Belgium International Week closes with the Royal Military Academy of Belgium's annual ball.
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Cambridge Calling! Our Researchers Share Their Expertise!
We've got some news – researchers from the Centre for Security and Strategic Research (CSRC) at the National Defence Academy are heading to Cambridge University for a conference!
- When: April 24 – 26;
- Where: University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Ieva Bērziņa, Jānis Bērziņš, Gita Leitlande, and Toms Rostoks from the CSRC will be at the 16th CBSE Conference - Converging Paths: The Baltic Between East and West. This conference is all about the Baltic region, and it brings together experts from around the globe. They discuss everything from history to politics to, you guessed it, security and defense! Our researchers will be giving talks on Baltic security topics, which is exciting.
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West Point Adventure! SANDHURST 25 Competition!
We've got exciting news: National Defence Academy cadets are participating in the SANDHURST 25 Military Skills Competition in West Point, USA - it will be amazing!
- When: April 26 – May 4;
- Where: West Point Military Academy, USA.
Cadets from our academy and their support team are traveling to West Point for this event. It's an international competition with 50 teams from around the globe. West Point will check the cadets' physical fitness, tactics, and medicine. Pretty intense!
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Hack Your Way to the Future at Defence Hackathon 2025!
Do you love coding and creating? Then check this out! The Defence Technology and Innovation Centre at the National Defence Academy is organizing the Defence Hackathon 2025 in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and Riga Technical University.
- Dates: May 9 - 11;
- Location: Rēzekne, Latvia.
It's a chance to use your skills to develop innovative solutions, and it's happening in May!
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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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