# TSI, University of Applied Sciences

> private · Riga · latvia

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €3900 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 5.5 — 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 | May 15 | Non-EU/non-EEA students — very early deadline. Application fee €300. |
| September | Aug 01 | EU/EEA students (approximate). |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** latvia (LV)
- **City:** Riga
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** stem, it, engineering, business
- **Study routes:** direct-master, foundation-pathway, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.tsi.lv
- **Address:** Lomonosova iela 1, LV-1019 Riga, Latvia
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

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.

## Strengths

- 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.

## Watch out for

- 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.

## Application fee

- **Amount:** €300 — verified 2026-06-04

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** Latvian State Scholarship: €500–700/month (UA/KZ/UZ only)
- **Institution schemes:** Loyalty grants: 100%, 75%, 50% tuition discounts, PhD grant: full tuition for Telematics & Logistics, 20% discount regular programs; 10% double degree (UWE Bristol)
- **Note:** State scholarship for UA/KZ/UZ. Loyalty grants open to all.
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €200–360
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Riga
- **How to apply:** TSI partners with Duck Republik (across the street), SHED Co-living, Hotel Janne, Fuse apartments. Arrange after receiving admission offer.
- **Notes:** 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.
- **Source:** https://tsi.lv/en/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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