Kazakhstan → Latvia
Study in Latvia from Kazakhstan
RSU is the primary draw for Kazakhstan→Latvia, especially medicine. Clean, established process.
Visa / legal path
National Visa D
Processing time
2–4 weeks
Work rights
20 h/week
Tuition
€2,500–€14,000 /yr
Living cost
€10,200–€15,000 /yr
Financial proof
€5,160
Credential recognition
AIC (aik.lv) (€50–€100)
English (IELTS)
5.5 (med. 6.5)
Scholarships
Bolashak
What works on this route
- Clean case — no political issues for Kazakh citizens in Latvia.
- RSU medicine: established pipeline from Kazakhstan. Apply in first round (April–May).
- AIC recognition required (€50–100, 2–4 weeks).
- Bolashak may cover Latvian universities — verify annually.
Why applications get rejected
- AIC recognition not obtained
- Missed RSU medicine early round
- Financial proof insufficient
Example institutions
| Example institutions | Programme | City | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSU | Medicine / Dentistry (EN) | Riga | €12,000–14,000/yr |
| RTU | IT / Computer Engineering | Riga | €2,500–4,500/yr |
| LU | Economics / CS | Riga | €2,500–4,000/yr |
| RISEBA | Business / Architecture | Riga | €3,500–5,000/yr |
| BIA | Business / IT | Riga | €3,000–5,000/yr |
After visa: settling in
- 1Collect your residence-permit card from OCMA (PMLP) after arrival and keep your declared address current.
- 2University dorms (RTU, University of Latvia) are cheap; Riga private rental is moderate — arrange it before you land rather than from a hostel.
- 3Open a bank account (Swedbank, SEB) with the residence card and address registration.
- 4Health insurance is mandatory for the residence permit — keep cover unbroken across renewals.
Related routes
Figures are indicative for the 2026-27 academic year and must be confirmed at the official source before applying. Admission and visas are never guaranteed.