Established in 1993, Latvijas Juras akademija (Latvian Maritime Academy) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized city of Riga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Latvijas Juras akademija (LJA/LMA) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Latvijas Juras akademija (LJA/LMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 27 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Latvian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 