# College of Law, Riga

> private · Riga · latvia

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €2700 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 5.5 — 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spring intake 2027 — international (non-EU) | Jan 31 | Registration window Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027, start February. Same programmes/fees/requirements as autumn. Source: jk.lv/en/admission/ |
| Autumn intake 2026 — international (non-EU) | Aug 31 | Full window on the page: 'from March 2 to August 31' for Autumn intake (studies beginning in October); no year stated — published as a standing rule. A separate Latvian subpage (iesniedzamie-dokumenti) cites a 2026-specific extended window to 25 September, but that text is explicitly tied to 2026 only and was not used as it doesn't confirm the 2027 cycle. Source: https://jk.lv/en/admission/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** latvia (LV)
- **City:** Riga
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** law, hr, real-estate, security
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.jk.lv/
- **Address:** Kronvalda bulv. 1a, LV-1010 Riga, Latvia
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Riga is a compact, affordable capital where law students can focus without the financial squeeze of London, Berlin, or Stockholm. Monthly living costs run €400–600. The legal profession here is visible: courts, law firms, and compliance departments span the city.

## Strengths

- Tuition is only €2,700/year — one of the lowest rates among private colleges in the EU Baltics.
- Latvia is an EU/Schengen member, so graduates gain access to EU labour markets and post-study work rights.
- IELTS 5.5 is the entry threshold — accessible for most CIS applicants without intensive test prep.
- College holds state accreditation since 2001 (accreditation no. 027) — the first accredited college in Latvia.
- Ranked 2nd among all Latvian colleges in Study TOP 2025, signalling recognised institutional quality.
- Riga is a compact, affordable European capital with a large student population and good transport links to the EU.

## Watch out for

- Non-EU students must pay the full first year of tuition upfront before receiving an invitation letter for visa purposes.
- English instruction is confirmed only for Law and HR/Real Estate programmes — Accounting and Security are taught in Latvian.
- The college awards a short-cycle professional qualification (2 years 2 months), not a full bachelor's degree, which may limit master's access.
- As a private institution, brand recognition outside Latvia is limited — employers in other EU countries may be unfamiliar with the college.
- Application deadlines are not publicly listed; missing the window is a real risk without direct contact with the admissions office.

## 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 accommodation info available.
- **Notes:** Latvian-medium institution. No confirmed English programs as of Jun 2026.
- **Source:** https://www.jk.edu.lv

## 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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