Tuition (non-EU)
€3000
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Riga, Latvia
Fields
arts, humanities, social-sciences, creative-industries, management
Why this works
- Latvia is an EU member — graduating here gives full access to EU post-study work rights and Schengen mobility.
- Public state university with EU-accredited diplomas recognised across Europe.
- IELTS minimum is 6.0 — one of the lowest thresholds among EU public universities.
- Annual tuition of €3,000 is at the lower end of the typical Latvian master's range of €3,000–6,000.
- Latvia state scholarships for international students are available, reducing costs for competitive applicants.
- Riga is a Baltic capital with affordable cost of living compared to Western Europe, yet strong student infrastructure.
What to check
- Almost all bachelor programmes are taught in Latvian only, making them inaccessible for most CIS applicants.
- Only two English-taught master's programmes exist — choice is very limited at master's level.
- Specific per-programme tuition fees are not published; students must contact admissions to confirm exact costs.
- The academy is a small niche institution focused solely on arts and culture — brand recognition outside the region is limited.
- Accommodation availability and monthly living costs are not confirmed on the website — budget planning is difficult without direct inquiry.
Accommodation
€400-600/mo private — Only 1 confirmed English MA program. Tuition TBC.
Scholarships
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.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.