# Latvian Christian Academy

> private · Riga · latvia

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €3000 — 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn intake — international/non-EU | May 31 | Recurring annual deadline (~May 31; competition closes ~Jun 30; semester starts ~Sep 1). 2026 cycle had already lapsed at research date (2026-07-02); 2027-05-31 is the next full autumn-cycle deadline. |
| Spring intake — international/non-EU | Oct 1 | Recurring annual deadline (~Oct 1; competition closes ~Nov 1) — next realistic entry point. Source: en.kra.lv/degree-students/application-for-studies/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** latvia (LV)
- **City:** Riga
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** humanities, social-work, theology, arts
- **Study routes:** direct-master, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.kra.lv/
- **Address:** Vienības prospekts 23, LV-2010 Jūrmala, Latvia
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Riga's student quarter buzzes with affordable cafés, secondhand shops, and underground galleries. Monthly living costs sit around €700–900, and the city attracts artists and activists who make it feel creatively restless rather than corporate.

## Strengths

- Bachelor Social Work tuition is €3,000/year — among the lowest at accredited EU private universities.
- Latvia is an EU/Schengen member, giving graduates access to the European job market and freedom of movement.
- The Icon Painting (Bible Art) bachelor programme holds HCERES Golden Label international accreditation valid through 2030.
- This is the only academic Icon Painting programme in Europe — unmatched specialisation for arts students.
- No formal IELTS certificate required for admission; English proficiency alone is accepted.
- Riga is a compact, walkable capital with lower living costs than Western European cities, offering a full student experience.

## Watch out for

- Almost all programmes are taught in Latvian — English proficiency helps socially but does not replace Latvian in lectures.
- The institution is very small and niche; a private-university diploma may carry limited recognition outside theology and social-work sectors.
- Master Bible Art tuition rises to ~€5,500/year — significantly higher than the bachelor rate advertised.
- Application deadline is May 31 — earlier than most European universities, requiring advance planning for CIS applicants.
- Accommodation and visa support details are not publicly confirmed — students must clarify these directly with the academy.

## Application fee

- **Amount:** €120 — verified 2026-06-04

## 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 accommodation listed. Private housing in Riga.
- **Notes:** 4-5 programs €3,000-5,500/yr. No formal IELTS minimum stated — English proficiency assessed on application.
- **Source:** https://kra.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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