RGSL

Why this works

• Tuition of €5,000 per year is well below typical EU private law school costs.
• Low IELTS 5.5 entry bar makes admission accessible without intensive test preparation.
• Programmes taught entirely in English — no Latvian required to graduate.
• Latvia is EU/Schengen: EU diploma, free movement, and post-study work rights included.
• MA and PhD students face no weekly work-hour cap, enabling full-time employment alongside studies.
• Riga offers one of the lowest costs of living among EU capitals, with dorms from €100/month.

What to check

• RGSL is a private institution with a narrow specialisation — employer recognition outside law circles may be limited.
• No scholarship data is available — the full €5,000/year cost must be budgeted without discount assumptions.
• The school offers only master's and PhD programmes — no bachelor's or foundation entry route.
• Riga is a compact city; legal job market and networking opportunities are smaller than in Berlin or Amsterdam.
• Programme details, deadlines, and nationality-specific visa conditions are not yet researched — verify directly with RGSL before applying.

Accommodation

€350-600/mo private — No on-campus dorm. Central Riga location. Private rentals €350-600/month.

Scholarships

Latvian State Scholarship available for UA/KZ/UZ (cycle 2026/27 currently closed; check studyinlatvia.lv). RU/BY not eligible for state scholarship.