National Defence Academy of Latvia

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.

NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY OF LATVIA

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OUR VALUES:

RESPONSIBILITY - OF THE STATE AND ITS CITIZENS

HONOR - DECISIONS WE CAN BE PROUD OF

INSISTENCE - GROWTH FOR THE EXCELLENCE

Intense FIBUA Training at the National Defence Academy

Intense FIBUA Training at the National Defence Academy

National Defence Academy has hosted an international FIBUA (Fights in Built-Up Area) training module, preparing cadets for combat operations in urban environments at the platoon and squad levels.

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Cadet Candidates Take the Oath

Cadet Candidates Take the Oath

National Defence Academy cadet candidates have sworn the military oath at the National Armed Forces Infantry School in Alūksne.

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"ALL ROUNDER 2024" Success for National Defence Academy Cadets in Slovakia

"ALL ROUNDER 2024" Success for National Defence Academy Cadets in Slovakia

National Defence Academy cadets have proven their strength at the "ALL ROUNDER 2024" competition, showcasing their skills and teamwork.

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Naval Engineering Training in Romania

Naval Engineering Training in Romania

National Defence Academy cadets are expanding their naval engineering expertise through an international program at the Romanian Naval Academy in Constanta. Joining cadets from other NATO nations will be engaged in specialized training from September 30th until December 30th. Learn more about our Naval Forces Military Leadership study program.

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Become a Future Leader: Join Our Cadet Candidate Course

Become a Future Leader: Join Our Cadet Candidate Course

Are you interested in a military career? Join our Cadet Candidate Course at the National Armed Forces Infantry School. This comprehensive program, running from September 16, 2024, to February 7, 2025, will equip you with the necessary skills to succeed at the National Defence Academy. The course covers basic military training and junior leadership development. Learn more about our study programs.

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Infantry song - the song of the new generation of soldiers

Interview with a graduate of the National Defense Academy - one of the authors of the song.

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MARCH OF BERETS together with REINIS GARKALNS!

Not everyone has the courage to do it - but for Reinis it was an exciting adventure, a new experience and a view of the everyday life of a cadet at the Latvian National Defense Academy.

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Apply for studies at the National Defence Academy of Latvia!

Apply for studies at the National Defence Academy of Latvia!

After graduating from which university will you be able to get a guaranteed job?

  • There is only one answer - the National Defence Academy.
  • If you are interested in an active way of life and health and want to get reliable friends to learn academic and military knowledge together, apply today.
  • We are a school of leaders and officers - the National Defence Academy.

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National Defence Academy of Latvia - exciting studies and a guaranteed career

National Defence Academy of Latvia - exciting studies and a guaranteed career

Not all cadets of the National Defence Academy of Latvia come from families with military traditions passed down through the generations. Rūdis Ruciņš-Vējiņš, a 2nd-year cadet of the Air Forces Military Leadership program from Pļaviņas, decided where to study in the 12th grade. The young man knows that an exciting and secure career awaits him.

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Apply for studies at the National Defence Academy of Latvia!