# Art Academy of Latvia

> public · Riga · latvia

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €3200 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 0 — verified 2026-06-04
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €9,360 per year (2026, PMLP — necessary subsistence: https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/necessary-subsistence-0)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SDSI Erasmus Mundus Master 2026/2027 | Feb 22 | Deadline for classes starting Sep 7, 2026. Non-EU tuition €8,000/yr vs €4,000/yr EU/EEA/CH; ~20 Erasmus Mundus scholarships (full waiver + €1,400/month stipend). IELTS ≥5.5 (or TOEFL 72 / Duolingo 90), waived if prior degree taught in English. Source: sdsi.ma/admission |
| Doctoral programmes (academic + professional) 2026/2027 | Jul 9 | Electronic submission window Jun 1 – Jul 9, 2026 via apply.lma.lv; tuition €7,000/yr; English-taught track exists (B2 English required if prior education wasn't in English). Source: lma.lv |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** latvia (LV)
- **City:** Riga
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** arts, design
- **Study routes:** direct-master, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.lma.lv/en
- **Address:** Kalpaka bulvāris 13, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Riga is a UNESCO-listed capital with Jugendstil architecture, a living creative scene, and a cost of living under €600/month for students. It's an EU city that hasn't priced out its young people. The old town and artist spaces are walking distance; the Baltic Sea is nearby.

## Strengths

- Public university status means EU-accredited diploma recognised across Europe and Schengen zone.
- Annual tuition of €3,200 is among the lowest for arts programmes in the EU.
- English-medium instruction is available alongside Latvian, expanding access for CIS students.
- Latvia grants student residence permits with built-in work rights — no separate work permit needed.
- During studies BA students may work up to 20 h/week; MA students face no weekly hour limit.
- Riga is the largest Baltic capital with active arts and design scenes at relatively low living costs.

## Watch out for

- Specific program names, application deadlines, and IELTS requirements are not yet researched — apply via the official website.
- Dormitory availability is unconfirmed; private housing in Riga runs €400–700/month, adding significant living costs.
- The academy is highly specialised in arts and design — students seeking broader fields must look elsewhere.
- Riga is a mid-size city with a modest job market; internship and post-study employment options in creative industries are limited compared to Western capitals.
- Private health insurance (~€30–60/month) is required for non-EU students and adds to the overall budget.

## Scholarships

- **Note:** No institution-specific scholarship; not confirmed as a participating institution for Latvian State Scholarships (VIAA), and the 2026/27 VIAA cycle is closed (NotebookLM, 2026-06). Ukraine has dedicated VIAA support; national schemes apply at citizenship level via route cards.
- **Researched:** 2026-06

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €200–360
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Riga
- **How to apply:** No on-campus accommodation listed. Private housing in Riga.
- **Notes:** Website Cloudflare-blocked during research (Jun 2026). Existing tuition/IELTS data retained from prior research.
- **Source:** https://www.lma.lv/en

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [Latvian State Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/latvian-state-scholarship.md) — €500/month (Bachelor's), €600/month (Master's), 2026/2027
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)

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