Universities and Colleges in Latvia - Courses, Fees, Scholarships, Admission Requirements & Grades

Known for its affordable education and diversity, Latvia is another emerging European option for higher studies among Indian students. 
The country is home to some of the finest universities in Europe such as the Riga Technical University, University of Latvia, and Riga Stradins University, who all offer a more affordable alternative to the likes of UK, France and Italy.

Institutions in Latvia tend to accept test scores such as GRE and GMAT to grant admissions. The mode of instruction at most universities is English, as a result, those interested in admission would be required to prove English proficiency. This can be done by attaining valid scores in IELTS, TOEFL and PTE.

Also Check: Study in Latvia 

Universities in Latvia Highlights

Given below is a lowdown on higher studies in the country:

Why Study in Latvia?

Some of the reasons to study in Latvia are:

• Affordable Education: Top Universities in Latvia provide quality education at affordable prices when compared with other European universities. On top of this, the cost of living in Latvia is quite low, which also contributes to one of the reasons as to why international students want to choose Latvia as a study destination
• Strong International Focus: Some of the universities in Latvia offers programs in English. This in turn, attracts international students

Part-time Options in Latvia

Student Visa can allow part-time work to international students. While studying in Latvian universities, a Bachelor’s degree student can work for a maximum of 20 hours per week during the semester and 40 hours during the semester breaks. On the other hand, master’s students studying in Latvia can work without any restrictions.

Also Check: Work Permit after Studying in Latvia 

Student Visa

Students can apply for a long stay visa which allows them to stay in the country for around 90 days. After obtaining the same, international students can then apply for a Residence permit at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.

Top Universities in Latvia

Given below are some of the best institutes in the country for Indian students:

Also Check: Best Universities in Latvia for International Students 

Best Engineering / Management Universities in Latvia

Given below are some of the best institutions for Management and Engineering:

Top Courses in Latvia

A number of courses are offered by the Universities in Latvia at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral levels. The top courses offered by Latvian Universities are MSc and MBA. The popular streams to study in Latvia are Information Technology, Business and Management, Engineering, and Biomedicine and Life Sciences.

Admission Requirements in Latvia

The entry requirements to study in Latvia depend on the course and university to which students are taking admission.  For admission to UG courses, one must have completed high school, while for PG courses, they must have completed a UG degree.

English Language Requirements

International seeking admission to the Universities in Latvia are IELTS / TOEFL / PTE. All the universities listed on Shiksha Study Abroad accepted these test scores.

Documents Required

A few of the documents required to apply to Latvian Universities are:

• Previous academic transcripts
• Letter of Motivation
• Financial documents
• Proof of English language certificate
• Police Clearance Certificate (as required)
• Other application documents

Cost of Studies

The average fees range between INR 10 L-INR 40 L per year. Given below is a number of the universities and the tuition fee they charge:

Cost of Living

According to Numbeo, the monthly cost for a single person without rent is around INR 74 K. Given below is a general overview of living costs for students:

Scholarships in Latvia

• KC Mahindra Scholarships for PG Studies Abroad: Around INR 10 L
• Hani Zeini Scholarship: Around INR 82.5 K
• Global Scholarships: Around INR 2.5 L

Jobs in Latvia

Some of the highest-paying jobs in Latvia are in the sectors of Programming, Economics, Finance, Business, etc. According to Payscale.com, the average salary in Riga is EUR 31,000 (Around INR 28.3 lakh). Check the table given below to know about the average salaries as per the job titles: