Tuition (non-EU)
€1800
Institution
Private university
City
Riga, Latvia
Fields
engineering, stem, aviation, transport
Why this works
- Tuition of €2,500–3,400/year is among the lowest in Europe for aviation and engineering programmes.
- RAI is the only aviation-specialist university in the Baltics, offering a rare niche for students targeting aviation careers.
- Two intakes per year (September and February) plus a flexible late-admission policy reduce timing risk.
- English-taught programmes are available across all main study directions, no Latvian required.
- Latvia is an EU/Schengen country — an EU-recognised diploma opens the European labour market after graduation.
- Students can work up to 20 h/week during term and 40 h/week during holidays with no separate work permit needed.
What to check
- RAI is a private university with no state funding; financial stability depends entirely on tuition revenue — monitor accreditation status.
- No university-owned dormitory: students must find private housing in Riga independently, adding cost and uncertainty.
- A security deposit of approximately €1,000 has been reported — if confirmed, this is an upfront cash barrier on top of tuition.
- The exact IELTS minimum is not published; English-programme eligibility must be confirmed directly with RAI admissions.
- Riga is a mid-size Baltic capital with a smaller job market than Western hubs, limiting part-time and post-study local employment options.
Accommodation
€400-600/mo private — No dorm. Central Riga location. B2 English certificate accepted (no specific IELTS band stated).
Scholarships
Latvian State Scholarship available for UA/KZ/UZ (cycle 2026/27 currently closed; check studyinlatvia.lv). RU/BY not eligible for state scholarship.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.