# Latvian Maritime Academy

> public · Riga · latvia

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €6180 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — 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 2026/2027 — non-EU | Jul 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. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** latvia (LV)
- **City:** Riga
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.latja.lv
- **Address:** Ķīpsalas iela 6B, LV-1048 Riga, Latvia
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

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.

## Strengths

- 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.

## Watch out for

- 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.

## Application fee

- **Amount:** €150 — verified 2026-06-04
- **Refundable:** no — not returned if the application is rejected

## 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:** Website Cloudflare-blocked during research (Jun 2026). Part of RTU subsystem.
- **Notes:** Website Cloudflare-blocked during research (Jun 2026). Part of RTU — contact RTU International Office for admission info.
- **Source:** https://www.lama.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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