Liepaja University, founded in 1954, is an accredited state higher educational establishment, which implements study programmes at all three study levels: basic studies, Master and Doctorate studies. The number of students is around 2000 divided over around 30 study directions. Liepaja University offers five full degree study programs taught in English:?Computer science,?Physics,?Information Technology?(Bachelor) and?Information Technology,?New Media Arts?(Master). Liepaja University is one of the oldest higher educational establishments in the?Kurzeme region.