29/07/2026
🌍 Looking for a study destination where you can thrive both academically and personally?
Valmiera – one of Latvia's welcoming student cities and home to ViA - Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences. 🎓 Here, you'll find a university that combines academic opportunities with a supportive community, offering a learning experience that is flexible, practical and student-oriented.
Get to know İlker's story and discover why he chose ViA for his PhD journey. 👇
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Student Speaking!💬
İlker Gül is a student from Turkey, and he is currently pursuing a PhD degree
in study programme Economics and Business.
🔍For him, studying at ViA feels personal, practical and flexible.
"For me, Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences is a gateway to a broader
study and research environment. It allows me to continue my doctoral research in a supportive academic setting."
🔍İlker shares his most important thing that he will take from studies at ViA:
"The most important thing I will take with me is the experience of working in an
international research environment. Through ViA and the VIMAS project, I have been able to develop my
academic work in connection with protected areas, visitor management, and nature-based tourism. This experience will be very valuable for my future academic and professional career."
🔍Why İlker encourages others to choose ViA:
"I would recommend ViA to students who are looking for a more flexible, friendly,
and applied-oriented university. Especially if you like nature and calm places to live. It is a good place for people who want close communication with lecturers and a practical learning environment. "
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