# Ventspils University of Applied Sciences

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## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €3000 — verified 2026-06-20
- **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 (EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens and citizens of visa-free countries) | Jul 30 | English-taught programmes admit only once a year (Autumn/September intake); no spring intake. Provisional deadline per 2026/2027 cycle; applications open Jan 1. |
| September (visa-required citizens, standard list) | Apr 30 | Earlier deadline to allow time for visa/residence permit processing. |
| September (citizens of countries requiring additional assessment under Cabinet Regulation No. 554) | Mar 30 | Earliest deadline tier; check applicant's country against Regulation No. 554 Annex before assuming the later deadlines apply. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-20.

## Profile

- **Country:** latvia (LV)
- **City:** Ventspils
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** it, business, management, economics, translation, language-studies
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.venta.lv/en
- **Address:** Inženieru 101, LV-3601, Ventspils, Latvia
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-20

## About

Ventspils is Latvia's second-largest city, with a quieter pace than Riga but a working port and growing IT sector. Student life is affordable — expect €400–600/month for shared housing and basic living costs under €800/month total. The city has fewer international students than Riga, which means less English-speaking social life but easier access to Latvian language and culture if you want it, and stronger ties to local employers.

## Strengths

- Affordable tuition compared to Western EU - Bachelor's €2,810-€5,000/year; Master's €4,210-€4,400/year for non-EU students
- Practical, industry-focused curriculum with work placements and internship opportunities, including opportunities to study abroad
- Applied sciences focus means graduates are immediately job-ready; faculty includes international lecturers from multiple countries
- Dedicated support for international students including guidance on immigration, visa matters, dormitory, and Erasmus+ opportunities

## Watch out for

- Latvia is a smaller Baltic market with limited professional networks compared to larger EU countries; job prospects after graduation primarily in Latvia/regional Baltic market
- Ventspils is a coastal city with ~35,000 residents - significantly smaller than Riga or Tallinn; limited urban amenities and student social scene
- English program availability limited primarily to 3 bachelor programs and 2 master programs; remaining programs taught in Latvian only

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €56–72
- **How to apply:** Request a dormitory bed directly on the online application form (apply.venta.lv). Limited triple-room spots.
- **Notes:** VUAS dormitory is in the same building as the university (6th & 8th floors), with a café and sea view. Bed in a double room: €72/month; bed in a triple room: €56/month (limited availability), for the academic period (Sep-Jun). Rates rise ~12% in July-August when the building operates as a hostel, and single rooms are unavailable then.
- **Source:** https://en.venta.lv/studijas/student-life/dormitory

## 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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