# Baltic International Academy

> private · Riga · latvia

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €3600 — verified 2026-07-01
- **IELTS minimum:** 5.5 — verified 2026-07-01
- **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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September | Jun 01 | Approximate visa-required deadline. Rolling admissions. Contact bsa.edu.lv for exact dates. |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-01.

## Profile

- **Country:** latvia (LV)
- **City:** Riga
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** law, social-sciences, business, economics, hospitality, design
- **Study routes:** direct-master, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.bsa.edu.lv/en
- **Address:** Valērija Seiles iela 4, LV-1003 Riga, Latvia
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-01

## About

Riga remains one of Europe's most student-friendly capitals: €400–700/month covers everything (room, food, transport, coffee). The city has a buzzing student scene but without Western European prices. The old town is walkable; the Daugava River and parks offer regular escape.

## Strengths

- Latvia is an EU member — a degree here opens Schengen job markets and enables EU post-study work rights.
- Riga is one of the most affordable EU capitals: estimated living costs €400–700 per month all-in.
- Flat tuition of €3,600 per year covers all programmes — bachelor and master alike.
- IELTS 5.5 minimum (each band) is among the lowest entry bars for an EU university.
- You can apply without IELTS if your previous education was delivered in English.
- Two intakes per year (September and February) give flexibility if plans change.

## Watch out for

- BAI is a private university; brand recognition outside Latvia and the Baltics is limited.
- No university dormitory: you must find housing independently; partner hostels start at €180–290 per month.
- Non-EU diploma recognition via AIC takes up to four months — missing the deadline means waiting a full year.
- The €250 registration fee is non-refundable, and a €500 security deposit is required upfront.
- Latvian is the dominant daily language in Riga; managing bureaucracy and daily life requires adaptation.

## Application fee

- **Amount:** €250 — verified 2026-07-01
- **Refundable:** no — not returned if the application is rejected

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** Latvian State Scholarship: €500–700/month (UA/KZ/UZ only)
- **Note:** Latvian State Scholarship available for UA/KZ/UZ (cycle 2026/27 currently closed; check studyinlatvia.lv). RU/BY not eligible for state scholarship.
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €200–360
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Riga
- **How to apply:** No on-campus dorm. Partner hostels: Hostel Prima €180-290/month, SHED Co-living from €479/month.
- **Notes:** Registration fee €250 (non-refundable) + security deposit €500 on admission.
- **Source:** https://bsa.edu.lv/en/accommodation

## 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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