Latvia

Tuition

Latvian universities generally charge the same tuition fees to EU/EEA and non-EU/international students; Riga Stradiņš University (RSU) confirms its fee tables apply equally regardless of nationality. Typical annual fees for full study programmes range from under €1,600 for some bachelor's programmes to about €15,500 (e.g. Dentistry at RSU); an Executive MBA can cost up to about €25,600 per year. Fees vary strongly by institution, field and level — Medicine and Dentistry cost markedly more than fields such as Business Administration, Engineering or Computer Science. Universities typically also charge a separate, non-refundable application fee on top of tuition (at RSU: €100, or €1,800 for Medicine/Dentistry). Always check the individual programme page for exact, current costs. ^{[1] [2]}

Visa

Non-EU/EEA students need a National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) to enter Latvia for studies exceeding 90 days; after arrival they must register with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) within 30 days to obtain a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) for the length of their programme. — 20 hours per week during the semester (Bachelor’s); unlimited during holidays and for Master’s and doctoral students. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Applications

Each university sets its own procedure and deadlines, but typical target dates are: autumn-semester intake around early June (non-EU/international applicants) to early July (EU/EEA applicants); spring-semester intake around mid-October/early November (non-EU) to early December (EU/EEA). Always confirm exact dates with the chosen university, since non-EU applicants generally need more lead time for visa and document-recognition procedures. ^{[6] [7]}

Application portals

• Study in Latvia – Bewerbungsleitfaden
• DreamApply
• Rīga Stradiņš University – Zulassung

Language

Latvian. A growing number of bachelor's and especially master's/doctoral programmes are taught fully in English, particularly in business, IT, engineering, health sciences and international relations; applicants typically need English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher. Latvian remains the predominant language of instruction overall, and Latvian-language courses are offered to international students but are not required for admission. ^[8]

Health insurance

Health insurance is mandatory for the entire stay. EU/EEA students can generally use their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Non-EU/EEA students must show private health/travel insurance, valid in Latvia and the Schengen area for at least one year, covering at least €43,000 in health-related costs plus repatriation to the home country, in order to obtain their residence permit (per Riga Stradiņš University's guidance for international students). Exact current requirements are set by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) and should be confirmed before applying. ^[4]

Universities

• University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitāte), Riga ^[10]
• Riga Technical University (RTU), Riga ^[11]
• Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), Riga ^[2]
• Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU), Jelgava ^[12]
• Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga), Riga ^[13]

Scholarships

• Latvian State Scholarships for Foreign Students — Government-funded scholarships that let citizens of around 40 partner countries with bilateral education-cooperation agreements study at Latvian higher education institutions; application calls typically open between February and April each year. ^{[14] [15]}