Study in Latvia
Budget-friendly EU degrees in IT and business with straightforward admission requirements.
What makes Latvia worth considering
Latvia is one of the most affordable routes into an EU degree. Tuition and living costs are low, English-taught programmes are common in IT and business, and entry requirements are more accessible than in Western Europe.
Low cost of study
Tuition and living costs together are among the lowest in the European Union.
EU-recognised degrees
Bologna-aligned qualifications valid across the European Union.
Accessible admissions
Entry requirements are generally more flexible than Western European universities.
Growing tech sector
Riga has an expanding IT and fintech industry with internship opportunities.
English-taught programmes
Widely available at both bachelor's and master's level.
Two intakes a year
September and February entry, so you can start sooner.
Key facts
Popular courses
- University of Latvia
- Riga Technical University
- Riga StradiΕΕ‘ University
- Turiba University
- Transport and Telecommunication Institute
- BA School of Business and Finance
- Ventspils University
- Riga Business School
About Latvia
Country facts
Latvia is the central Baltic state, with about 1.9 million people, bordering Estonia, Lithuania, Russia and Belarus on the Baltic Sea. Latvian is the official language and Riga is the capital and by far the largest city.
Higher education system
Latvian higher education is delivered by universities offering academic degrees and colleges offering first-level professional qualifications. Programmes follow the Bologna structure, and English-taught degrees are common in IT, business and aviation.
Admission requirements
- 12th standard or bachelor's degree depending on level
- IELTS 5.5β6.0 or medium-of-instruction letter
- Legalised and translated academic documents
- Motivation letter and CV
- Proof of funds for one year
- Health insurance for the study period
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