TSI, University of Applied Sciences
About
A private, EU-accredited institute in Riga focused on IT, engineering and logistics taught in English. One of the lowest fees for an EU-accredited bachelor — from about €2,300/year — with IELTS 5.5 entry and two intakes a year (February and September).
Riga blends Soviet-era architecture with a thriving startup ecosystem. Student life orbits affordable bars, live music venues, and riverside parks. At €100–150/month for rent in shared flats, it's one of the cheapest EU capitals for students—you can live well on a modest budget.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberMay 15
Non-EU/non-EEA students — very early deadline. Application fee €300.
- SeptemberAug 01
EU/EEA students (approximate).
Accommodation
No TSI-managed dorm. Partner: Duck Republik (across the street, utilities+WiFi incl., est. €250–350/mo); SHED Co-living (private room, gym, laundry); Fuse (furnished apartments, centre); Hotel Janne (private, 40 min by bus). Contact admission@tsi.lv for referrals.
SourceScholarships
- 🎓Loyalty grants: 100%, 75%, 50% tuition discounts
- 🎓PhD grant: full tuition for Telematics & Logistics
- 🎓20% discount regular programs; 10% double degree (UWE Bristol)
- 🏛Latvian State Scholarship: €500–700/month (UA/KZ/UZ only)
State scholarship for UA/KZ/UZ. Loyalty grants open to all.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Tuition starts at €2,300/year — among the lowest for English-taught IT and engineering degrees in the EU.
- IELTS 5.5 minimum is one of the lowest English bars for EU-accredited bachelor programmes.
- Latvia is an EU and Schengen member: graduates gain EU diploma recognition and post-study work mobility across Europe.
- Two intakes per year (February and September) give flexibility when other universities offer only September entry.
- Riga's cost of living is approximately €800/month, significantly cheaper than Western European capitals.
- Specialist applied programmes in AI, robotics, aviation engineering, and transport logistics are rare in this price range.
What to check
- TSI is a private university with lower brand recognition outside the Baltics — verify degree recognition in your home country before enrolling.
- Non-EU students must prove €8,900 in liquid funds for the residence permit — financial documentation must be fully prepared in advance.
- Scholarships are not yet confirmed for international students — budget planning must rely on tuition and living costs only.
- Latvian language requirement (B2 or equivalent) may create barriers for residence permit if secondary education was in Russian.
- Riga is a smaller capital city — job market and internship opportunities in tech are narrower than in Berlin, Amsterdam, or Warsaw.
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