Latvian Maritime Academy
About
Latvian Maritime Academy in Riga is a public university offering engineering degrees at €6,180/year — lower than private Latvian alternatives — with an accessible IELTS 6.0 entry bar. Its EU-recognised diploma gives Schengen mobility and European labour-market access, and the residence permit includes work rights of up to 20 hours/week during term and 40 during holidays.
Riga sits on the Daugava River with an active port culture—ferries, fishing boats, and maritime heritage museums give the waterfront real working texture. Student living costs run €800–1,000/month, and the city balances professional work culture with genuine leisure.
Application deadlines
- Autumn intake 2026/2027 — non-EUJul 15
Date inferred from RTU's published Autumn 2025 pattern (15 Jul 2025 for non-EU) — apply.rtu.lv was behind bot-detection during verification, reconfirm before publishing to students. Application fee €150 non-refundable; non-EU applicants must show proof of living expenses €9,400/yr (residence-permit rule effective Jan 1, 2026). Requires online entrance math exam, online interview, mandatory seafarer's medical exam certificate.
Accommodation
Website Cloudflare-blocked during research (Jun 2026). Part of RTU — contact RTU International Office for admission info.
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
- EU member state diploma gives graduates Schengen mobility and access to European labour markets.
- Public university status means lower tuition than private Latvian alternatives at €6,180/year.
- Riga is a European capital with active student life at significantly lower cost than Western Europe.
- IELTS 6.0 entry bar is accessible for CIS students without advanced English preparation.
- Students can work up to 20 h/week during term and 40 h/week during holidays under the residence permit.
- Niche maritime specialisation in ship navigation, marine engineering, and port management is rare in the region.
What to check
- Medical clearance is typically required for admission — students with health restrictions may be ineligible.
- At €6,180/year, tuition is mid-range for the Baltics but not budget; combined with Riga living costs it adds up.
- Programs and deadlines are not yet published in accessible sources — students must contact the academy directly.
- English-taught program availability is not confirmed for all specialisations; some courses may be Latvian-only.
- Dorm availability is unconfirmed; private housing in Riga averages €400–700/month, raising total study costs significantly.
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