Malnava College - in step with the times
LBTU Malnava College – a structural unit of Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies – offers vocational and higher education programmes in agriculture and related sectors.
Training and development
Malnava College offers:
short-cycle professional higher education programmes,
vocational secondary education and vocational training programmes,
continuing education and non-formal education opportunities,
as well as the awarding of qualifications within the framework of non-formal education.
More than a century of tradition
The story of Malnava College began on October 10, 1921, when the Latgale Agricultural Secondary School was opened with its first 20 students—15 boys and 5 girls. Over the years, the school has changed its name and status several times, adapting to the needs of the era:
• 1944–1964 – Malnava Agricultural Technical School,
• 1964–1990 – Malnava State Farm Technical School,
• 1990–1992 – the name Malnava Agricultural Technical School was reinstated,
• 1992–2003 – State Malnava Agricultural Technical School,
• 2003 – Malnava College was founded, launching the higher education programmes “Motor Transport” and “Agricultural Entrepreneurship,”
• January 1, 2022 – Malnava College becomes a structural unit of the Latvia University of Agriculture (LLU), ensuring continuity in education in agriculture and related sectors,
• September 1, 2022 – LLU is renamed Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU), and the college also receives a new name – LBTU Malnava College.
To date, more than 14.000 young professionals have graduated from the college, contributing to the economic growth of Latgale and Latvia.
Education in Latgale
Young people from all over Eastern Latvia study at Malnava College, acquiring both practical skills and academic knowledge. Graduates of the college establish their own businesses and are highly valued professionals in regional companies and institutions.
Our unique offer
Study programmes that are not available elsewhere in Latvia or are offered only on a limited basis.
Over 100 years of tradition combined with a modern approach to education.
Extensive infrastructure—from cultural and historical heritage to modern laboratories and technologies.
The best material and technical base in the field of agricultural mechanization and motor transport in Eastern Latvia.
Individual attention to each student and a personalized approach.
Natural and safe environment that promotes personal growth and professional development.