Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

LBTU is one of the largest and leading science universities in Latvia.

LBTU - Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies was

previously known as Latvia University of Agriculture. We are

an internationally recognized scientific university that offers

higher education in Jelgava and develops knowledge necessary for sustainable development of the environment and

society. Bringing together the contributions of biosciences,

engineering and social sciences, we ensure that people live

better, healthier and longer. How do we achieve this? We are

learning and looking for new ways to use natural resources

responsibly and manage climate change.

LBTU is one of the founders of the Bioeconomics Research

Strategic Partnership which aims to increase the contribution

and competitiveness of bioeconomical branches on a national

and international level. Bioeconomics includes production of

renewable biological resources and their use in food, animal

feed, biologically sourced products and bioenergy.