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Overview
Why study in Latvia?
A low-cost EU and Schengen entry point with English-taught degrees in Riga, popular for business, IT and aviation.
- Affordable tuition and living costs in the EU
- English-taught bachelor's and master's
- Schengen travel
- Fast admissions process
Capital
Riga
Official language
Latvian
Currency
euro
Population
1.8 million
As of 2026
Region
Continental Europe
University cities
Riga, Ventspils
Student essentials
Intakes, visa and work rights in Latvia
Intakes
September (main) and February.
Student visa
Long-stay visa and residence permit with admission and proof of funds.
Part-time work
Up to 20 hours a week during studies.
After graduation
Graduates can extend their stay to look for work.
Living costs
About €500–700 a month.
Rules reviewed October 2026. Visa and work rules change often; we confirm the current position for your nationality when you apply.
Costs & duration
What to budget for
Indicative annual tuition across the programmes we list in Latvia. Fees vary by university, course and intake.
Bachelor's
212 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 3,065–5,907
- Typical length
- 3–4 years
Typical entry requirements
Class 12 or an equivalent high-school qualification (CBSE, ISC, State Boards, A-levels, IB, WAEC or a national diploma) is accepted, with subject grades set by each course. English proficiency required.
Master's
207 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 3,333–7,245
- Typical length
- 1–2 years
Typical entry requirements
A recognised bachelor's and English proficiency.
Planning figures only. Fees change by course, intake and nationality; we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
Universities
10 universities in Latvia
How to apply
Your route to Latvia, step by step
- 01
Find where you fit
Tell us your grades, budget and ambitions. We shortlist countries, universities and courses that genuinely match, not the ones that pay the most commission.
- 02
Applications, handled
Documents, statements of purpose and deadlines across every university on your list, tracked in one place by our experienced counselling team.
- 03
Visa without the guesswork
Financial documents, SOPs and mock interviews prepared by specialists who do this every day.
- 04
Land with a plan
Flights, accommodation, airport pickup and orientation, so your first week is about your new city, not paperwork.
FAQs
Studying in Latvia: common questions
Across the programmes on AmbleWave's Latvia shortlist, indicative annual tuition is USD 3,065–5,907 for bachelor's and USD 3,333–7,245 for master's programmes. Fees vary by university, course and intake, and we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
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