Michael Strmiska

Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) is a modern, prestigious research university that is recognised in Europe and the world. The University's main value lies in its people. It is the joint efforts of the University’s students, researchers, teaching staff and administrativen employees that has resulted in the research-based, high-quality, and exportable higher education that the University offers. RSU prioritises an education based in simulation and practice that results in creating young professionals fit for the dynamic labour market of today. The University’s mission is to train high-quality professionals in healthcare and social sciences for the European and global community. RSU wants to ensure that the knowledge, skills, competences, and attitudes that students acquire during their studies are in line with the highest European Union requirements and form a solid basis for lifelong learning. The University has been voted to have the best reputation among Latvian universities for several years in a row. Additionally, RSU has a strong commitment to creating a truly international environment; approximately every fourth student and every fifth lecturer comes from abroad. This offers students and staff many opportunities for building new friendships, contacts, experiences, and collaborations.