Overview
Lobbying Costs
3,054,423€
Financial year: Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)
5.25 Fte (10)
Lobbyists with EP accreditation
0
High-level Commission meetings
0
Lobbying Costs over the years
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Info
Baltic International Academy (BSA)
EU Transparency Register
576478126276-19 First registered on 30 Mar 2017
Goals / Remit
The Baltic International Academy it is one of the higher educational institutions of the Republic of Latvia, which implements the mission of Latvia regional and education development by the provision of competitive, internationally recognized diverse fields of study; carrying out the training of competitive specialists which are socially responsible members of society, respect of human rights and the environment, going to the continuous improvement and development by the elaboration of innovative research, ensuring the formation of long-term development of the society and the economics of knowledge of Latvia in general.
The Academy is one of the largest non-governmental higher educational institutions in the Baltic States and Northern Europe, which was founded in 1992. The branches of the Academy are located in 7 largest cities of Latvia, thus the University is represented in all regions of Latvia.
The Academy implements 32 study programs in 11 fields of study at all levels of education, beginning from the College (the 1st level of higher professional education) to the higher doctorates. The main fields of study are: Economics; Information technology, computer engineering, electronics, telecommunications, computer management and computer science; Jurisprudence; Translation; Management, Administration and Real Estate Management; Information and Communication Sciences; Sociology, Political Science and Anthropology; Hotel and Restaurant Services, Tourism and Recreation; Psychology; Social Welfare; Design.
In 2015 all implemented study programs in the Academy had passed the National reaccreditation and received a positive evaluation by international experts.
Today 2670 students study in the united Academy, of which 2263 are full-time students. More than 26,000 people graduated the Academy during its existence, including 2065 people in the period of last two years.
The Academy has signed 257 cooperation agreements with Universities worldwide, including 110 agreements of the program ERASMUS+ with universities from 24 countries of Europe. The number of universities-partners outside the EU is 142 and the number of cooperation agreements is almost 150.
The Baltic International Academy became a place of work for 245 employees of basic and academic staff. It is primary place of work for 172 employees of academic staff.
The Academy cooperates with many embassies in Latvia: Germany, Denmark, Poland, Ukraine, Georgia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Russian Federation, the Netherlands and the USA, which actively participate in cultural, scientific and research activities of the Academy.
Several Cultural and Information Centers have been opened and continue their work at the Academy (in cooperation with the state institutions of Latvia and foreign countries, and international foundations and organizations): the German Center; the Nordic Center; the Economic Representative Office of Malopolska; the Center "Russian World"; the Information Center of the European Union; the Latvian Center.
Students from 35 countries study main programs and academic mobility programs in the Baltic International Academy. The total number of foreign students in the period of last two years is 1665 people.
The Academy successfully cooperates with the following organizations: UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education, the UNIRWIN/UNESCO Chairs, the Latvian Confederation of Employers, the Latvian Association of Colleges, Association of Private Universities of Latvia, the European Students’ Union, the Student Union of Latvia, the Latvian Association of Travel Agencies and Operators, Children's Identity & Citizenship European Association, the Civil Alliance Latvia, the European Platform for Good Practice in Recognition of Foreign Qualifications and other organizations and associations, thereby providing a close connections between higher education and the business environment, social organizations and associations.Main EU files targeted
All initiatives related to research, education and innovation such as well as activities, which are based on the principles of ethics, social responsibility, respect of human rights and environmental protection.
- Education and Training 2020 strategy and HE modernization agenda
* the EU grant, in collaboration with the Latvian Center of Higher Education Quality, on the development and quality management system implementation in Latvian higher educational institutions)
* STREAM platform for good practice of recognition of foreign qualifications
- Research and Innovation initiatives including Horizon 2020
- ERASMUS+ (KA103, KA107, KA2)
- The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
- EEA, Norway Grants and etc.
- European Social Fond
- Children’s Identity & Citizenship European Association
The Baltic International Academy continues the expansion of participation in such activities.Address
Head Office
Lomonosova iela 4
Rīga LV-1019
LATVIA -
People
Total lobbyists declared
10
Employment time Lobbyists 100% 3 50% 2 25% 5 Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)
5.25
Lobbyists with EP accreditation
No lobbyists with EP accreditations
Complementary Information
None declared
Person in charge of EU relations
Ms Inta Buka (Vice-rector for International Relations)
Person with legal responsibility
Mr Stanislavs Buka (Board member, Chairman of the Senate)
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Categories
Category
IV - Think tanks, research and academic institutions
Subcategory
Academic institutions
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Networking
Affiliation
- UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education
- the UNIRWIN/UNESCO Chairs
- the European Students’ Union
- the European University Association
- Children's Identity & Citizenship European Association
- the European Platform for Good Practice in Recognition of Foreign QualificationsMember organisations
None declared
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Financial Data
Closed financial year
Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
Lobbying costs for closed financial year
3,054,423€
EU grant income for closed financial year
549,923 € (Source: ERASMUS+, ERDF, ESF)
Other financial info
None declared
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EU Structures
Groups (European Commission)
None
ACC
None
Groups (European Parliament)
None
Communication activities
The most essential European projects and grants are:
- the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) "The possibilities of mastering the programmes of higher education for persons with functional disorders";
- the development of STREAM platform for good practice of recognition of foreign qualifications;
- the Project ERASMUS+ EU MTR: “Enhancing the use of mobility tools for recognition”, organised by the Recognition Department of Foreign Qualifications – ENIC-NARIC France;
- Erasmus+ KA2 Activities to strengthen the capacity in the partner countries "European Dimension in Qualifications for the Tourist Sector;
- the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Business in Malopolska – Partnership Network. In framework of activity 8.2: Building of the Malopolska position in European Networks;
- the EU grant, in collaboration with the Latvian Centre of Higher Education Quality, on the development and quality management system implementation in Latvian higher educational institutions;
- ERASMUS+ KA 103 and КА107 "Key Action 1", mobility for Learners and staff, Higher Education Student and Staff Mobility
The full list of the Academy's EU projects and publications is available on request.Other activities
None declared
- Meetings
Meetings
None declared
- Meetings