Liepaja University

Why this works

• Tuition starts at €2,300–2,600/year, among the lowest for English-taught EU degrees in the Baltics.
• Latvia is an EU/Schengen member — graduates gain access to EU post-study work rights without extra permits.
• IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for most CIS applicants without intensive test preparation.
• Now part of Riga Technical University (RTU), one of Latvia's leading technical universities — the diploma carries RTU's national brand.
• Both bachelor and master programmes are available in English across IT, humanities, and education fields.
• Liepāja is a compact coastal city with estimated living costs of €400–600/month, making total study costs very affordable.

What to check

• The institution merged into RTU in March 2024; the old LiepU brand is gone — applicants must clarify the new name when explaining their diploma.
• English programme portfolio is narrow: only 3 bachelor and 2 master programmes, limiting field choice significantly.
• Liepāja is a small regional city far from Riga — fewer internship, networking, and part-time job opportunities than in the capital.
• Application deadlines for autumn 2026/2027 and spring intake availability are not yet confirmed — plan early and monitor the RTU Liepāja admissions portal.
• Merit-based scholarships are mentioned but amounts and eligibility criteria are unconfirmed — do not count on financial aid when budgeting.

Accommodation

€200-350/mo private — Liepāja (3rd city of Latvia). Lower cost of living than Riga. Research pending — status: imported-pending-review.

Scholarships

No institution-specific scholarship; not confirmed as a participating institution for Latvian State Scholarships (VIAA), and the 2026/27 VIAA cycle is closed (NotebookLM, 2026-06). Ukraine has dedicated VIAA support; national schemes apply at citizenship level via route cards.