18 - Latvia - Organisational variations, alternative structures
Higher education institutions offer the following forms of studies:
full-time, part-time and distance studies. The latter can be described
as an extramural method for acquiring education, which is characterised
by specially structured educational materials, individual speed of
learning, and specially organised evaluation of educational achievement
as well as utilisation of various technical and electronic means of
communication. Only academic programmes may be offered for distance
studies.
Many higher education institutions try providing their
students with opportunities to benefit from the co-operation among
different higher education institutions in the country e.g., by signing
bilateral agreements. They allow students to use resources and
intellectual potential of both (or several) higher education
institutions, to master courses offered by other institutions, and
ensure its recognition. However, from the legal standpoint it is still
difficult to formally award joint or double degrees.
Eurydice - the information network on education in Europe
Date: 2009
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