# RISEBA University of Applied Sciences

> private · Riga · latvia

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €5600 — 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September | Jun 30 | Non-EU/non-EEA international students. Early bird by May 31: 25% off 2nd semester. |
| February | Dec 15 | Architecture MA and International Business MA only. Estimated — contact admissions@riseba.lv. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** latvia (LV)
- **City:** Riga
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** business, architecture, media, arts, it, psychology, sports-management, health-management
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master, foundation-pathway, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.riseba.lv/en
- **Address:** Meža iela 3, LV-1048 Riga, Latvia
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Riga's creative industries hub—design studios, media companies, art galleries—makes the city a living brief for students in business, architecture, and media. Student budgets of €800–1,000/month stay reasonable within reach of this professional scene.

## Strengths

- EU diploma from an EFMD- and CEEMAN-accredited private university, recognized across the EU and EEA job market.
- Most bachelor and master programs cost €5,300–6,200 per year for non-EU students, well below Western European peers.
- All key programs are fully English-taught; RISEBA accepts its own entrance exam instead of IELTS, removing a common CIS barrier.
- Riga living costs run €550–700 per month, making it one of the most affordable EU capitals for international students.
- Latvia grants non-EU graduates up to 9 months post-study job-search rights, giving a concrete EU labour market entry window.
- Only Baltic university combining business, architecture, and audiovisual arts under one roof, including the only Sports Management MA in the Baltics.

## Watch out for

- RISEBA is a private university with limited brand recognition outside the Baltics; employer perception varies in CIS home markets.
- No university-owned dormitory exists; accommodation is third-party partner hotels starting at €160–350 per month with no guaranteed placement.
- Scholarship amounts and merit criteria are not published; students should not rely on financial aid without confirmed written offer.
- Architecture applicants must submit a portfolio and drawing exam; the programme is selective and unsuitable for unprepared applicants.
- Non-EU students must obtain an AIC diploma recognition certificate (2–4 weeks, extra cost) before admission can be finalised.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** Latvian State Scholarship: €500–700/month (UA/KZ/UZ only)
- **Institution schemes:** Distinguished Scholarship: 100% tuition, Good Grades Scholarship: 50% tuition, Family Discount: 10%, Social Support Scholarship (low-income)
- **Note:** State scholarship for UA/KZ/UZ. Merit scholarships open to all including RU/BY.
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €200–360
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Riga
- **How to apply:** RISEBA partners with private hotels/co-living. Contact admissions@riseba.lv for referrals.
- **Notes:** No university dorm. Partner options: Best Hotel (single €300/mo, twin €165pp/mo); Apart Hotel TOMO (single €230–270, twin €160pp); Bridge Hotel Riga (€170–350); SHED Co-living (price on request); Janne Hotel (€350–550). Also: Arco Real Estate, SS.COM for private market.
- **Source:** https://www.riseba.lv/en/come-study/accommodation/

## 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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