Tuition (non-EU)
€3500
IELTS minimum
5.5
Institution
Private university
City
Riga, Latvia
Fields
business, economics, it, social-sciences, arts
Why this works
- Lowest tuition among EU/Schengen private universities for this field — €3,500/year, locked for the full programme.
- English-taught bachelor's with no foundation year required — direct entry after 11–12 years of school.
- IELTS 5.5 is one of the lowest English bars in the EU; conditional admission with a language module is possible.
- Riga's cost of living is the lowest of the three Baltic capitals — ~€600–800/month all-in.
- 20h/week work rights during term, full-time in holidays; Riga has a real English-speaking IT/business job market.
- EU degree → access to the EU Blue Card and post-study job-search residence across the Schengen area.
What to check
- Private university — degree is state-accredited, but brand recognition is lower than a flagship state university.
- Does not admit applicants from Russia, Belarus, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka or Tajikistan.
- Latvian State Scholarship excludes RU/BY citizens; the UA/KZ/UZ cycle 2026/27 is currently closed.
- Smaller institution — fewer programmes and a thinner alumni network than a large university.
- Latvian-language environment outside campus; you will need basic Latvian for daily life and most local jobs.
Accommodation
€400-600/mo private — Sep semester starts Oct 1 (not Sep). Application fee (registration): €300. IntlEd partner — agreement signed Jun 2026.
Scholarships
Latvian State Scholarship available for UA/KZ/UZ (cycle 2026/27 currently closed; check studyinlatvia.lv). RU/BY not eligible for state scholarship.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.