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Questions about Stockholm School of Economics in Riga

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When was the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga founded and by whom?

The year 1994 marked the birth of a new institution in Riga, Latvia. The Stockholm School of Economics partnered with Swedish government bodies to create this school.

Who is the rector of the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga since July 1999?

Anders Paalzow became the rector in July 1999 and has led the school since then. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the mother school in Stockholm.

What are the admission requirements for the Bachelor's program at the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga?

Applicants must complete four key variables including application qualifying results and minimum grades in Mathematics and English. Candidates need at least seven out of ten on a standard scale or an equivalent score and state examination results in Math and English are required for secondary education graduates starting from 2013 in Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania.

Where is the main building of the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga located and when was it constructed?

The main building stands on Strēlnieku Street 4a within Riga's Art Nouveau district. Construction of the structure took place between 1905 and 1906 under architect Mikhail Eisenstein.

How many alumni have graduated from the undergraduate BSc program at the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga so far?

Over 2,550 alumni have graduated from the undergraduate BSc program so far. More than 400 individuals have completed the Executive MBA track since it began in 2002.