Turiba University is one of the leading higher educational institutions in Latvia with a stable tradition and a clear vision of common European educational space. Turiba is also a practically-oriented university, because practical studies forms 60% of the time spent at studies, whereas theory – 40%. Lecturers are field professionals with a wide experience, which in addition to theory gives an insight into the world of the particular field. Everyone can gain to their professional field appropriate, business-oriented education and to develop as a creative leader. The University has been admitted as member in the AACSB International, The Association to Advance Colegiate Schools of Business, which unites the leading higher educational institutions of business, in EURASHE – European Association of Institutions in Higher Education and E.L.F.A., European Law Faculties Association. For the study programme Management of tourism and hospitality companies the accreditation of the UN/WTO – World Tourism Organisation – WTO TedQual certificate has been granted. Turiba has become the first higher education institution in the Baltic region and Scandinavian countries, which has received the accreditation by the World Tourism Organisation and the high evaluation by internationally recognised experts. (Source: the university’s website)