Hotel School Riga
About
Hotel School Riga teaches all programmes fully in English, with a low IELTS 5.5 bar (or an in-house English test instead) across hospitality, business, and culinary arts. Non-EU tuition is €5,000/year, backed by dual Latvian and UK BTEC accreditation and Erasmus+ internship scholarships of up to €1,000/month, with full EU/Schengen mobility for graduates.
Riga's tourism and hospitality sector is growing. The city attracts conferences, events, and leisure travellers. For hospitality students, Riga offers real work placements—hotels, restaurants, and event venues are immediate, not distant internship drives.
Application deadlines
- Autumn/February intake — non-EU/international
Two intakes/year: September and February. No confirmed recurring ISO deadline published; historical example: 2025/2026 autumn deadline was Aug 26, 2025 (pattern only). Non-EU advised to apply 3+ months ahead for visa processing. Non-EU tuition €5,000/yr vs €3,500/yr EU on the 4 programmes above; BTEC adds €500 one-time Edexcel registration fee. Visa route requires financial proof €780-9,360/yr, health insurance ~€38/yr, TB certificate, state duty €160+. Source: hotelschool.lv/en/admission/
Accommodation
3 BTEC-linked programs at €5,000/yr (+€500 registration). Contact hotel@hotel.lv for details.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛Latvian State Scholarship: €500–700/month (UA/KZ/UZ only)
Latvian State Scholarship available for UA/KZ/UZ (cycle 2026/27 currently closed; check studyinlatvia.lv). RU/BY not eligible for state scholarship.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- All programmes are taught fully in English, removing any Latvian language barrier for CIS students.
- Low IELTS threshold of 5.5 — students without a certificate can pass an in-house English test instead.
- Non-EU tuition is €5,000/year, competitive for a hospitality college with dual Latvian and UK BTEC accreditation.
- Erasmus+ internship scholarships of up to €1,000/month are available to all enrolled students.
- Latvia is an EU/Schengen member, so graduates hold a European qualification and gain EU mobility rights.
- Two intakes per year (September and February) give flexible entry windows and shorter wait times.
What to check
- BTEC Level 5 is a short-cycle qualification (EQF 5), not a full bachelor degree — recognition varies by destination country.
- A one-time UK BTEC registration fee of €500 is charged on top of annual tuition and should be budgeted separately.
- As a small private college specialising in one sector, brand recognition outside the hospitality industry is limited.
- Riga is a mid-size Baltic capital — job market and internship options in hospitality are narrower than in Western European cities.
- Visa and post-study work-right details for non-EU citizens are not yet publicly confirmed — students must verify with the school directly.
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Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.