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1. Stockholm School of Economics

Riga , Latvia (Established : 1994) (Category : Private University)

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2. Riga Business School

Riga , Latvia (Established : 1991) (Category : Government University)

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3. Latvian Maritime Academy

Riga , Latvia (Established : 1989) (Category : Government University)

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4. Latvian Academy of Culture

Riga , Latvia (Established : 1990) (Category : Private University)

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5. Baltic International Academy

Riga , Latvia (Established : 1992) (Category : Private University)

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BA School of Business and Finance Latvia

6. BA School of Business and Finance

Riga , Latvia (Established : 1992) (Category : Private University)

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7. Art Academy of Latvia

Riga , Latvia (Established : 1919) (Category : Private University)

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Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Latvia

8. Ventspils University of Applied Sciences

Ventspils , Latvia (Established : 1997) (Category : Government University)

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EKA University of Applied Sciences Latvia

9. EKA University of Applied Sciences

Riga , Latvia (Established : 1998) (Category : Private University)

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Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences Latvia

10. Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Valmiera , Latvia (Established : 1996) (Category : Government University)

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11. Rezekne Academy of Technologies

Rezekne , Latvia (Established : 1993) (Category : Government University)

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12. University of Daugavpils

Daugavpils , Latvia (Established : 1921) (Category : Government University)

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13. Riga Graduate School of Law

Riga , Latvia (Established : 1998) (Category : Private University)

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14. Riga Aeronautical Institute

Riga , Latvia (Established : 1942) (Category : Private University)

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15. Riga Stradins University

Riga , Latvia (Established : 1950) (Category : Government University)

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16. Riga Technical University

Riga , Latvia (Established : 1862) (Category : Government University)

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17. Liepaja University

Liepaja , Latvia (Established : 1954) (Category : Government University)

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ISMA University of Applied Sciences Latvia

18. ISMA University of Applied Sciences

Riga , Latvia (Established : 1994) (Category : Private University)

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19. Turiba University

Riga , Latvia (Established : 1993) (Category : Private University)

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20. University of Latvia

Riga , Latvia (Established : 1919) (Category : Government University)

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Top 30 Universities and Colleges in Latvia

No.	Institution Name	Est.	Rank (National)	Type	City	Avg. Fees (EUR/yr)	Acceptance Rate	Bachelors Courses	Masters Courses	PhD Courses	Location
1	University of Latvia	1919	1	Public	Riga	€2,000–€4,000	~65%	CS, Law, Econ, Physics, Linguistics	CS, Finance, Law, Bio, Edu	Physics, CS, History, Edu, Law	N/A
2	Riga Technical University (RTU)	1862	2	Public	Riga	€2,500–€4,000	~70%	Eng, IT, Econ, Arch, Mgmt	MechEng, CivilEng, IT, Mgmt, Logistics	Eng, IT, Econ, Arch, Mgmt	N/A
3	Riga Stradiš University (RSU)	1950	3	Public	Riga	€3,000–€12,000	~60%	Med, Dentistry, Pub Health, Law, Psych	Health Mgmt, Medicine, Law, Comm	Medicine, Health, BioMed, Psych	N/A
4	Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LLU)	1863	4	Public	Jelgava	€1,800–€3,500	~75%	Agriculture, Food Tech, Eng, Forestry, Econ	EnvEng, Agri, VetSci, Econ, Bio	Agri, Eng, Bio, EnvSci	N/A
5	Daugavpils University	1921	5	Public	Daugavpils	€1,600–€3,000	~80%	Philology, Bio, Edu, Hist, Mgmt	Bio, Edu, Hist, Lit, Psych	Bio, Edu, Hist, Lit	N/A
6	Ventspils University of Applied Sciences	1997	6	Public	Ventspils	€2,000–€3,500	~85%	CS, Translation, Econ, Intl Comm, Mgmt	CS, Translation, Econ, Mgmt	CS, Translation, Mgmt	N/A
7	Liepaja University	1954	7	Public	Liepaja	€1,800–€3,200	~80%	CS, Edu, Philology, Design, Art	IT, Edu, Mgmt, Philology	Edu, Philology, IT	N/A
8	BA School of Business and Finance	1992	8	Public	Riga	€3,000–€5,500	~70%	Finance, Intl Biz, Law, IT Mgmt, Acc	Finance, FinTech, Biz Law, Mgmt	Finance, Biz Mgmt	N/A
9	Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga)	1994	9	Private	Riga	€6,000–€7,500	~25%	Econ, Business, Intl Mgmt, Finance, Strategy	MBA, Exec Ed	N/A	N/A
10	Turba University	1993	10	Private	Riga	€2,200–€4,800	~60%	Law, Tourism, Biz Mgmt, PR, Comm	Law, Mgmt, Intl Tourism, Comm	Law, Mgmt	N/A
11	ISMA University of Applied Sciences	1994	11	Private	Riga	€2,000–€3,500	~85%	IT, Mgmt, Tourism, Econ, Music Mgmt	IT, Mgmt, Econ, Tourism	IT, Mgmt	N/A
12	RISEBA University	1992	12	Private	Riga	€2,500–€5,000	~70%	Biz, Architecture, Media, Comm, Art	Arch, Biz, Media, Mgmt, IT	Media, Mgmt	N/A
13	Rezekne Academy of Technologies	1922	13	Public	Rezekne	€1,600–€3,000	~85%	Edu, IT, Econ, Design, Art	Edu, Econ, Tech	IT, Edu	N/A
14	Art Academy of Latvia	1921	14	Public	Riga	€2,500–€5,000	~30%	Fine Art, Design, Fashion, Sculpture, Art History	Art Theory, Design, Multimedia	Art Studies, Theory	N/A
15	Latvian Academy of Culture	1990	15	Public	Riga	€2,000–€3,500	~50%	Cultural Studies, Art Mgmt, Lang, Comm, Film	Culture, Lang, Media	Cultural Studies	N/A
16	Latvian Maritime Academy	1989	16	Public	Riga	€2,500–€4,000	~80%	Nautical Sci, Marine Eng, Navigation, Port Mgmt	Marine Tech, Logistics	Maritime Science	N/A
17	P.Stradins Medical College of RSU	1945	17	Public	Riga	€1,800–€3,500	~75%	Nursing, Therapy, Pharmacy, Public Health, Lab Tech	Nursing, Health Mgmt	Public Health	N/A
18	College of Law (Juridiska Koledza)	2000	18	Private	Riga	€2,000–€3,000	~70%	Law, Criminology, Security Studies, Legal Aid	Law, Admin	Legal Studies	N/A
19	Latvian Christian Academy	1993	19	Private	Jurmala	€1,500–€2,500	~70%	Theology, Social Work, Psych, Art Therapy	Theology, SW	Theology, SW	N/A
20	Baltic International Academy	1992	20	Private	Riga	€2,000–€3,500	~80%	Law, Econ, Psych, IT, Design	Mgmt, Psych, Econ	Mgmt, Psych	N/A
21	Riga Graduate School of Law	1998	21	Public	Riga	€3,500–€5,500	~50%	Law, Intl Law	Intl Law, Human Rights, EU Law	Legal Studies	N/A
22	Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TTI)	1999	22	Private	Riga	€2,500–€4,000	~85%	IT, Eng, Transport Mgmt, Aviation, Econ	Eng, Aviation Mgmt	Eng, Aviation	N/A
23	University of Business, Arts and Technology (RISEBA)	1992	23	Private	Riga	€2,500–€5,000	~75%	Arch, Media, Biz Mgmt, Comm, IT	MBA, Comm, IT	Biz Studies	N/A
24	ISMA Liepaja Branch	2001	24	Private	Liepaja	€1,800–€3,000	~85%	IT, Mgmt, Tourism	Mgmt	IT	N/A
25	Liepaja Maritime College	1994	25	Public	Liepaja	€1,600–€3,200	~75%	Nautical Eng, Logistics, Marine Transport	Logistics, Port Mgmt	Marine Science	N/A
26	Jelgava College	1997	26	Public	Jelgava	€1,500–€2,800	~80%	Admin, Edu, Tech	Edu, Admin	Edu	N/A
27	Baltic Psychology and Management University College	2005	27	Private	Riga	€1,800–€2,800	~80%	Psych, Mgmt, SW	Mgmt, Psych	Psych	N/A
28	Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences	1996	28	Public	Valmiera	€1,800–€3,200	~80%	IT, Tourism, Env Sci, Comm, Econ	Env Tech, IT, Comm	Env Studies	N/A
29	Academy of Music, Latvia (Jzeps Vtols Latvian Academy of Music)	1919	29	Public	Riga	€2,000–€4,000	~60%	Music, Comp, Music Pedagogy, Jazz, Theory	Music, Jazz, Composition	Musicology	N/A
30	College of Accounting and Finance	1995	30	Private	Riga	€1,800–€2,500	~80%	Acc, Finance, Biz Law	Finance	Finance	N/A

Top 20 Universities and Colleges in Riga

No.	Institution Name	Est.	Rank (LV)	Type	Avg. Fees (€/year)	Acceptance Rate	Bachelor Programs	Master Programs	PhD Programs	Website
1	University of Latvia (LU)	1919	1	Public	€2,000–€4,000	~65%	CS, Law, Economics, Physics, Linguistics	Law, Physics, CS, History, Edu	CS, Law, Physics, History, Linguistics	N/A
2	Riga Technical University (RTU)	1862	2	Public	€2,500–€4,000	~70%	Mech Eng, IT, Arch, Civil Eng, Econ	Mech Eng, IT, Logistics, Arch, Mgmt	Eng, CS, Econ, Arch, Materials	N/A
3	Riga Stradiš University (RSU)	1950	3	Public	€3,000–€12,000	~60%	Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, Psychology, Law	Medicine, Health Mgmt, Law, Comm	Biomedicine, Public Health, Psychology	N/A
4	BA School of Business and Finance	1992	8	Public	€3,000–€5,500	~70%	Finance, Intl Biz, Law, IT, Mgmt	FinTech, Law, Mgmt, Intl Biz	Finance, Mgmt	N/A
5	Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga)	1994	9	Private	€6,000–€7,500	~25%	Economics, Finance, Intl Biz, Strategy, Mgmt	MBA, Executive Ed	N/A	N/A
6	Turba University	1993	10	Private	€2,200–€4,800	~60%	Tourism, Law, PR, Biz Mgmt, Comm	Law, Intl Tourism, Mgmt, Comm	Law, Mgmt	N/A
7	RISEBA University	1992	12	Private	€2,500–€5,000	~70%	Media, Architecture, Biz Mgmt, IT, Comm	Biz, Arch, Media, Comm	Media, Mgmt	N/A
8	ISMA University of Applied Sciences	1994	11	Private	€2,000–€3,500	~85%	IT, Tourism, Mgmt, Econ, Music Mgmt	IT, Mgmt, Econ	IT, Mgmt	N/A
9	Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TTI)	1999	22	Private	€2,500–€4,000	~85%	IT, Transport Mgmt, Eng, Aviation, Econ	Aviation Mgmt, Logistics, IT	Aviation, Eng	N/A
10	Art Academy of Latvia	1921	14	Public	€2,500–€5,000	~30%	Fine Arts, Design, Fashion, Graphics, Multimedia	Art Theory, Design, Multimedia	Art Studies	N/A
11	Latvian Academy of Culture	1990	15	Public	€2,000–€3,500	~50%	Culture, Art Mgmt, Film, Translation, Comm	Cultural Studies, Lang, Media	Culture Studies	N/A
12	Latvian Maritime Academy	1989	16	Public	€2,500–€4,000	~80%	Nautical Sci, Navigation, Marine Eng, Logistics, Port Mgmt	Marine Tech, Logistics, Naval Sci	Maritime Studies	N/A
13	P. Stradins Medical College of RSU	1945	17	Public	€1,800–€3,500	~75%	Nursing, Public Health, Therapy, Pharmacy, Lab Tech	Nursing, Health Admin	Public Health	N/A
14	Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL)	1998	21	Public	€3,500–€5,500	~50%	Intl Law, EU Law, Human Rights, Legal Theory, Admin Law	Intl & EU Law, Human Rights	Legal Research	N/A
15	Baltic International Academy (BIA)	1992	20	Private	€2,000–€3,500	~80%	Law, Psych, IT, Econ, Arts	Psych, Mgmt, Econ, IT	Psych, Mgmt	N/A
16	College of Law (Juridisk Koleda)	2000	18	Private	€2,000–€3,000	~70%	Law, Criminology, Security, Legal Studies, Admin	Law, Admin	Legal Studies	N/A
17	Latvian Christian Academy	1993	19	Private	€1,500–€2,500	~70%	Theology, SW, Psych, Ethics, Art Therapy	Theology, SW, Psych	Theology	N/A
18	Jzeps Vtols Latvian Academy of Music	1919	29	Public	€2,000–€4,000	~60%	Classical Music, Composition, Jazz, Music Pedagogy, Conducting	Composition, Jazz, Musicology	Musicology, Composition	N/A
19	College of Accounting and Finance (Koleda IF)	1995	30	Private	€1,800–€2,500	~80%	Accounting, Finance, Business Law, Auditing, Mgmt	Finance	Finance	N/A
20	Albert College	2001	31	Private	€1,800–€2,800	~75%	Comm, Mgmt, Media, Design, Biz	Comm, Intl Biz, PR	Intl Comm	N/A

Average Tuition Fees of Universities in Latvia

Bachelor’s Programs
The average tuition fees for bachelor’s degree programs in Latvia range from 1800 to 4500 euros per year. Programs in fields such as business administration, social sciences, and humanities are on the lower end, while technical and medical programs are on the higher end.

Master’s Programs
Tuition fees for master’s degree programs typically range from 2500 to 6000 euros per year. Programs in medicine, engineering, and business are usually more expensive. Public universities may offer lower fees than private institutions.

PhD Programs
The average tuition fees for PhD programs in Latvia range from 2000 to 4500 euros per year. These may vary based on the university, research area, and whether the student receives government or institutional funding.

Medical Programs
Programs in medicine and dentistry are among the most expensive, with tuition fees ranging from 8000 to 12000 euros per year. These are mainly offered by Riga Stradins University and the University of Latvia.

Business and Law Programs
Programs in business, finance, and law typically cost between 2500 and 5500 euros per year depending on the institution and level of study.

Technical and Engineering Programs
Engineering and IT-related programs usually cost between 2500 and 5000 euros per year. Riga Technical University is a leading provider in this field.

Acceptance Rate of Indian and International Students of Universities in Latvia

General Acceptance Rate for Indian and International Students

Public Universities
- University of Latvia: 60–70%
- Riga Technical University: 65–75%
- Riga Stradiš University (RSU): 55–65% (more competitive for medicine)
- Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies: 70–80%
- Daugavpils University, Liepaja University, Vidzeme University: 75–85%
Private Universities and Colleges
- Turba University: 60–70%
- RISEBA University: 70–80%
- ISMA University of Applied Sciences: 80–90%
- Transport and Telecommunication Institute: 80–90%
- Baltic International Academy: 85–90%
Specialized Institutions
- Stockholm School of Economics in Riga: Around 25–30% (very competitive)
- Art Academy of Latvia: 30–40% (competitive due to portfolio-based selection)
- Latvian Academy of Culture, Music Academy: 40–60%

Key Points for Indian and International Applicants

Acceptance Rate Range: Generally 60% to 90% for most programs.
Highly Competitive Fields: Medicine, dentistry, and economics have stricter requirements.
Language Requirements: Most universities accept IELTS 5.5–6.5 or TOEFL equivalents.
Academic Requirements: High school completion with 50%+ for Bachelor’s; relevant Bachelor’s degree with 55%+ for Master’s.

Application and Admission Process of Universities in Latvia

1. Choose a University and Program

Visit official university websites (e.g., lu.lv for University of Latvia, rtu.lv for Riga Technical University).
Check program details: eligibility, language of instruction (many are in English), and tuition fees.
Decide your level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD.

2. Check Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s Degree

Completed secondary education (12 years of schooling).
Minimum 50–60% aggregate (varies by university).
English proficiency (IELTS 5.5–6.5 or TOEFL 70–90).

Master’s Degree

Completed relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum 55–60% in undergraduate studies.
IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent.

PhD Programs

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Research proposal and academic publications (may be required).
Interview with the research department.

3. Prepare Required Documents

Typical documents include:

Passport copy (valid for the duration of studies)
Academic transcripts and certificates
English language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
CV or Resume (for Master’s and PhD)
Motivation letter / Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendation (Master’s and PhD)
Research proposal (PhD only)
Proof of financial means
Passport-size photos

All documents must be notarized and, in many cases, translated into English or Latvian.

4. Submit Online Application

Apply directly via the university’s online portal or through the Study in Latvia platform: N/A
Some universities also accept applications through partners or education agents.

5. Pay the Application Fee

Usually ranges from €100 to €200, depending on the university.
Non-refundable.

6. Attend Entrance Exam or Interview (If Applicable)

Some programs (especially in Art, Music, Medicine, or PhD) may require:
- Entrance tests
- Portfolio submission (Art/Design)
- Interviews (mostly for PhD or selective Master’s)

7. Receive Conditional or Final Offer Letter

If selected, you’ll receive a conditional offer (pending document verification and tuition payment).
Once you meet all conditions, a final admission letter is issued.

8. Pay Tuition Fee

Usually required to pay first semester or first year fee in advance.
The university will issue payment confirmation for visa purposes.

9. Apply for Visa (Type D – Long Stay)

Apply at the Latvian Embassy or VFS Global (for Indian students).
Required documents include:
- Final admission letter
- Proof of accommodation in Latvia
- Proof of tuition fee payment
- Financial statements
- Health insurance
- Police clearance certificate (PCC)

10. Travel to Latvia and Register at the University

Once visa is approved, book travel.
Upon arrival in Latvia, register at the university and apply for a temporary residence permit through the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA).

Top 20 Public Universities in Latvia

University of Latvia (LU)
- Established: 1919
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Sciences, Humanities, Law, IT, Medicine
Riga Technical University (RTU)
- Established: 1862
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Engineering, IT, Architecture, Business
Riga Stradiš University (RSU)
- Established: 1950
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Medicine, Public Health, Dentistry, Law
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LLU)
- Established: 1863
- Location: Jelgava
- Specialties: Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering, Environmental Sciences
Daugavpils University
- Established: 1921
- Location: Daugavpils
- Specialties: Education, Humanities, Natural Sciences
Liepaja University
- Established: 1954
- Location: Liepaja
- Specialties: Education, Arts, IT, Humanities
Ventspils University of Applied Sciences
- Established: 1997
- Location: Ventspils
- Specialties: Translation, IT, Business, Communication
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
- Established: 1996
- Location: Valmiera
- Specialties: IT, Tourism, Environmental Science, Public Administration
Rezekne Academy of Technologies
- Established: 1922
- Location: Rezekne
- Specialties: Engineering, Education, Social Sciences
Art Academy of Latvia
- Established: 1921
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Fine Arts, Design, Art Theory
Latvian Academy of Culture
- Established: 1990
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Culture Management, Language Studies, Performing Arts
Jzeps Vtols Latvian Academy of Music
- Established: 1919
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Classical Music, Composition, Jazz, Musicology
Latvian Maritime Academy
- Established: 1989
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Port Management
P. Stradins Medical College of RSU
- Established: 1945
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Nursing, Pharmacy, Therapy, Lab Tech
Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL)
- Established: 1998
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: International Law, EU Law, Human Rights
Jelgava College
- Established: 1997
- Location: Jelgava
- Specialties: Education, Public Administration
- Website: N/A
Liepaja Maritime College
- Established: 1994
- Location: Liepaja
- Specialties: Marine Transport, Nautical Engineering
Latvian School of Public Administration
- Established: 1993
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Public Policy, Administration (training-focused)
National Defence Academy of Latvia
- Established: 1992
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Military Sciences, Security Studies
Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL) (Joint Baltic institution)
- Latvia participates; main location: Tartu, Estonia
- Specialties: Security and Defence Policy, Strategy

Top 20 Private Universities in Latvia

Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga)
- Established: 1994
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Economics, Business, Finance
- Notes: Very selective, internationally acclaimed
Turba University
- Established: 1993
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Business, Law, Communication, Tourism
RISEBA University of Applied Sciences
- Established: 1992
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Business, Media, Architecture, IT
ISMA University of Applied Sciences
- Established: 1994
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: IT, Management, Tourism, Music Business
Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI)
- Established: 1999
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Aviation, IT, Transport Engineering, Management
Baltic International Academy (BIA)
- Established: 1992
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Psychology, Law, Business, IT
College of Law (Juridisk Koleda)
- Established: 2000
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Law, Criminology, Legal Studies
Latvian Christian Academy
- Established: 1993
- Location: Jrmala
- Specialties: Theology, Social Work, Psychology, Art Therapy
Albert College (Alberta Koleda)
- Established: 2001
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: PR, Management, Communication, IT
College of Accounting and Finance (Koleda IF)
- Established: 1995
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Accounting, Finance, Business Law
European Christian Academy
- Established: 1995
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Theology, Humanitarian Studies
Baltic Psychology and Management University College
- Established: 2005
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Psychology, Management, Social Work
- Website: N/A
International Higher School of Practical Psychology
- Established: 1991
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Psychology, Psychotherapy, Social Sciences
Cosmetology College
- Established: 1999
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Cosmetology, Beauty Therapy, Health Sciences
Riga Business School (Private programs)
- Operates under RTU, but some international tracks are semi-autonomous
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: MBA, Business, IT Management
International Business Academy (IBA)
- Established: ~2000s
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Business, Management, IT
- Website: N/A
Professional College of Business, Arts and Technology (RISEBA Branch)
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Vocational programs in arts, design, business
Latvian-Russian Institute of Psychology and Pedagogy
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Psychology, Education, Bilingual programs
- Website: N/A
Medical College Red Cross (Privately administered but with public elements)
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Nursing, Medical Assistance, Therapy
College of Hospitality Management
- Location: Riga
- Specialties: Hotel Management, Tourism, Service Industry

Top 20 Universities in Latvia for Bachelor Course Program

University of Latvia (LU)
- Location: Riga
- Noted For: Computer Science, Business, Law, Physics, Linguistics
Riga Technical University (RTU)
- Location: Riga
- Noted For: Engineering, IT, Architecture, Civil Engineering
Riga Stradiš University (RSU)
- Location: Riga
- Noted For: Medicine, Public Health, Dentistry, Psychology
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LLU)
- Location: Jelgava
- Noted For: Agriculture, Food Tech, Environmental Science
Daugavpils University
- Location: Daugavpils
- Noted For: Education, Natural Sciences, Philology
Liepaja University
- Location: Liepaja
- Noted For: IT, Education, Social Sciences
Ventspils University of Applied Sciences
- Location: Ventspils
- Noted For: IT, Translation, Communication, Economics
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
- Location: Valmiera
- Noted For: Tourism, IT, Environmental Science
Turba University (Private)
- Location: Riga
- Noted For: Business, Law, Communication, Tourism
RISEBA University of Applied Sciences (Private)
- Location: Riga
- Noted For: Media, Business, Architecture, IT
ISMA University of Applied Sciences (Private)
- Location: Riga
- Noted For: IT, Business Management, Tourism
Baltic International Academy (BIA) (Private)
- Location: Riga
- Noted For: Psychology, Law, Business
Art Academy of Latvia
- Location: Riga
- Noted For: Fine Arts, Design, Multimedia
Jzeps Vtols Latvian Academy of Music
- Location: Riga
- Noted For: Classical Music, Jazz, Composition
Latvian Maritime Academy
- Location: Riga
- Noted For: Maritime Engineering, Nautical Sciences
College of Law (Juridisk Koleda) (Private)
- Location: Riga
- Noted For: Law, Security Studies
Albert College (Alberta Koleda) (Private)
- Location: Riga
- Noted For: Business, Communication, Marketing
Rezekne Academy of Technologies
- Location: Rezekne
- Noted For: Engineering, Education, Design
P. Stradins Medical College of RSU
- Location: Riga
- Noted For: Nursing, Pharmacy Assistance
Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI) (Private)
- Location: Riga
- Noted For: Aviation, IT, Transport Logistics

Top 20 Universities in Latvia for Master Course Program

University of Latvia (LU)
- Location: Riga
- Popular Programs: Computer Science, Finance, Law, Physics, Humanities
Riga Technical University (RTU)
- Location: Riga
- Popular Programs: Mechanical Engineering, IT, Architecture, Logistics, Civil Engineering
Riga Stradiš University (RSU)
- Location: Riga
- Popular Programs: Public Health, Healthcare Management, Medicine (advanced), Law
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LLU)
- Location: Jelgava
- Popular Programs: Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Agricultural Science, Economics
Daugavpils University
- Location: Daugavpils
- Popular Programs: Education, Psychology, Biology, Linguistics
Liepaja University
- Location: Liepaja
- Popular Programs: Educational Sciences, IT, Business Management, Philology
Ventspils University of Applied Sciences
- Location: Ventspils
- Popular Programs: Translation Studies, Business Administration, IT, Intercultural Communication
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
- Location: Valmiera
- Popular Programs: Strategic Communication, Information Technology, Environmental Governance
Turba University (Private)
- Location: Riga
- Popular Programs: Business Administration, International Tourism, Public Relations, Law
RISEBA University of Applied Sciences (Private)
- Location: Riga
- Popular Programs: Media and Communication, Business Management, Architecture, Audiovisual Arts
ISMA University of Applied Sciences (Private)
- Location: Riga
- Popular Programs: Information Systems, Economics, Tourism Management, Business Intelligence
Baltic International Academy (BIA) (Private)
- Location: Riga
- Popular Programs: Business, Psychology, Law, European Studies
Rezekne Academy of Technologies
- Location: Rezekne
- Popular Programs: Engineering, Education Management, Arts and Design, IT
Art Academy of Latvia
- Location: Riga
- Popular Programs: Design, Multimedia Art, Art Theory, Fashion
Jzeps Vtols Latvian Academy of Music
- Location: Riga
- Popular Programs: Composition, Music Education, Jazz Performance, Musicology
Latvian Academy of Culture
- Location: Riga
- Popular Programs: Cultural Management, Creative Industries, Theatre Studies
Latvian Maritime Academy
- Location: Riga
- Popular Programs: Maritime Transport, Marine Engineering, Logistics and Port Operations
Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI) (Private)
- Location: Riga
- Popular Programs: Aviation Management, Computer Science, Engineering Management, Logistics
Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL)
- Location: Riga
- Popular Programs: International Law, European Union Law, Human Rights Law
BA School of Business and Finance
- Location: Riga
- Popular Programs: FinTech, Business Law, International Finance, Strategic Management

Top 20 Universities in Latvia for PhD Course Program

University of Latvia (LU)
- Location: Riga
- Strong Fields: Physics, Computer Science, Law, Education, Linguistics, History
Riga Technical University (RTU)
- Location: Riga
- Strong Fields: Mechanical Engineering, IT, Electrical Engineering, Architecture
Riga Stradiš University (RSU)
- Location: Riga
- Strong Fields: Medicine, Public Health, Biomedicine, Psychology
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LLU)
- Location: Jelgava
- Strong Fields: Agriculture, Forestry, Biosciences, Environmental Science
Daugavpils University
- Location: Daugavpils
- Strong Fields: Philology, Education, Biology, History
Liepaja University
- Location: Liepaja
- Strong Fields: Information Technologies, Education, Philology
Ventspils University of Applied Sciences
- Location: Ventspils
- Strong Fields: Computer Science, Economics, Translation Studies
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
- Location: Valmiera
- Strong Fields: Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Communication
Rezekne Academy of Technologies
- Location: Rezekne
- Strong Fields: Education, IT, Engineering, Management
RISEBA University of Applied Sciences (Private)
- Location: Riga
- Strong Fields: Business, Media Arts, Management Science
ISMA University of Applied Sciences (Private)
- Location: Riga
- Strong Fields: Business Administration, IT, Economics
Baltic International Academy (BIA) (Private)
- Location: Riga
- Strong Fields: Psychology, Management, Law
Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI) (Private)
- Location: Riga
- Strong Fields: Aviation, IT, Logistics, Engineering
Art Academy of Latvia
- Location: Riga
- Strong Fields: Art History, Design, Fine Arts
Latvian Academy of Culture
- Location: Riga
- Strong Fields: Cultural Studies, Communication, Language and Arts
Jzeps Vtols Latvian Academy of Music
- Location: Riga
- Strong Fields: Musicology, Composition, Performing Arts
Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL)
- Location: Riga
- Strong Fields: International and European Law
BA School of Business and Finance (Public)
- Location: Riga
- Strong Fields: Finance, Management, Economics
Latvian Maritime Academy
- Location: Riga
- Strong Fields: Maritime Science, Port Logistics, Navigation
P. Stradins Medical College of RSU
- Location: Riga
- Strong Fields: Public Health, Nursing Science

Best Universities for IT and Computer Science in Latvia

1. Riga Technical University (RTU)

Location: Riga
Programs Offered:
- BSc in Computer Systems
- MSc in Computer Systems and Networks
- PhD in Computer Science / Engineering
Highlights:
- Strong focus on engineering and applied technologies
- Close collaboration with industry
- Offers English-taught programs at all levels

2. University of Latvia (LU)

Location: Riga
Programs Offered:
- BSc in Computer Science
- MSc in Computer Science
- PhD in Computer Science
Highlights:
- Emphasis on theoretical foundations and data science
- Research-active department with EU-funded projects
- Modern infrastructure and innovation labs

3. Ventspils University of Applied Sciences

Location: Ventspils
Programs Offered:
- BSc in Information Technologies
- MSc in Computer Science
- PhD in CS-related fields (via partnerships)
Highlights:
- English-taught programs
- Focus on software engineering and applied IT
- Affordable and student-friendly environment

4. ISMA University of Applied Sciences

Location: Riga
Programs Offered:
- BSc in Information Systems
- MSc in IT Management
- PhD in IT and Business
Highlights:
- Business-IT integrated approach
- Popular among international students
- Practice-oriented teaching

5. Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI)

Location: Riga
Programs Offered:
- BSc in Computer Science
- MSc in Computer Engineering
- PhD in Information Technologies
Highlights:
- Strong focus on applied IT, AI, cybersecurity
- Industry connections with aviation and logistics sectors
- Modern labs and English-medium instruction

6. RISEBA University of Applied Sciences

Location: Riga
Programs Offered:
- BSc in New Media and IT
- MSc in Information Systems Management
Highlights:
- Combines IT with media and business
- Innovative programs with interdisciplinary focus

7. Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Location: Valmiera
Programs Offered:
- BSc in Information Technology
- MSc in Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies
Highlights:
- Focus on emerging technologies
- Strong regional employer network

Top 10 Universities and Colleges in Latvia for MBA (Business, Management and Economics)

No.	University / College	Year	Rank	Degrees Offered	Avg. Fees (€/Year)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga)	1994	1 (Private Biz)	Bachelors, Executive MBA	€6,000 – €7,500	Private	Riga	~25%
2	Turba University	1993	2 (Private)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,200 – €4,800	Private	Riga	~60%
3	Riga Technical University (RTU)	1862	1 (Overall)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,500 – €4,000	Public	Riga	~70%
4	University of Latvia (LU)	1919	2 (Overall)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €4,000	Public	Riga	~65%
5	RISEBA University of Applied Sciences	1992	3 (Private)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,500 – €5,000	Private	Riga	~70%
6	ISMA University of Applied Sciences	1994	4 (Private)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €3,500	Private	Riga	~85%
7	BA School of Business and Finance	1992	5 (Public Biz)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€3,000 – €5,500	Public	Riga	~70%
8	Baltic International Academy (BIA)	1992	6 (Private)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €3,500	Private	Riga	~80%
9	Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LLU)	1863	3 (Public)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,800 – €3,500	Public	Jelgava	~75%
10	Daugavpils University	1921	4 (Public)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,600 – €3,000	Public	Daugavpils	~80%

Top 10 Universities in Latvia and Colleges for MS (Engineering, Science and Technology)

No.	University / College	Year	Rank (National)	Degrees Offered	Avg. Fees (€/Year)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	Riga Technical University (RTU)	1862	1	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,500 – €4,000	Public	Riga	~70%
2	University of Latvia (LU)	1919	2	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €4,000	Public	Riga	~65%
3	Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LLU)	1863	3	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,800 – €3,500	Public	Jelgava	~75%
4	Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI)	1999	4 (Private STEM)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,500 – €4,000	Private	Riga	~85%
5	Ventspils University of Applied Sciences	1997	5	Bachelors, Masters	€2,000 – €3,500	Public	Ventspils	~85%
6	Daugavpils University	1921	6	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,600 – €3,000	Public	Daugavpils	~80%
7	Rezekne Academy of Technologies	1922	7	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,600 – €3,200	Public	Rezekne	~85%
8	Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences	1996	8	Bachelors, Masters	€1,800 – €3,200	Public	Valmiera	~80%
9	ISMA University of Applied Sciences	1994	9 (Private)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €3,500	Private	Riga	~85%
10	RISEBA University of Applied Sciences	1992	10 (Private)	Bachelors, Masters	€2,500 – €5,000	Private	Riga	~70%

Top 10 Universities in Latvia and Colleges for Health Science, Medicine and Nursing

No.	Institution Name	Year	Rank	Degrees Offered	Avg. Fees (€/Year)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	Riga Stradiš University (RSU)	1950	1 (Health)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€3,500 – €12,000	Public	Riga	~60%
2	University of Latvia (LU)	1919	2 (Health)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €4,500	Public	Riga	~65%
3	Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LLU)	1863	3 (Health/Vet)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,800 – €3,500	Public	Jelgava	~75%
4	P. Stradins Medical College of RSU	1945	4	Bachelors, Masters	€1,800 – €3,500	Public	Riga	~75%
5	Daugavpils University	1921	5	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,600 – €3,000	Public	Daugavpils	~80%
6	Liepaja University	1954	6	Bachelors, Masters	€1,800 – €3,200	Public	Liepaja	~80%
7	ISMA University of Applied Sciences	1994	7	Bachelors, Masters	€2,000 – €3,500	Private	Riga	~85%
8	Baltic International Academy (BIA)	1992	8	Bachelors, Masters	€2,000 – €3,500	Private	Riga	~80%
9	Latvian Christian Academy	1993	9	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,500 – €2,500	Private	Jrmala	~70%
10	Red Cross Medical College of Latvia	1920	10	Bachelors	€1,800 – €3,000	Public	Riga	~75%

Top 10 Universities in Latvia and Colleges for Art and Humanities

No.	Institution Name	Year	Rank	Degrees Offered	Avg. Fees (€/Year)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Latvia (LU)	1919	1	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €4,000	Public	Riga	~65%
2	Art Academy of Latvia	1921	2 (Art)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,500 – €5,000	Public	Riga	~30%
3	Latvian Academy of Culture	1990	3 (Humanities)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €3,500	Public	Riga	~50%
4	Jzeps Vtols Latvian Academy of Music	1919	4 (Performing Arts)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €4,000	Public	Riga	~60%
5	RISEBA University of Applied Sciences	1992	5 (Private)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,500 – €5,000	Private	Riga	~70%
6	Liepaja University	1954	6	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,800 – €3,200	Public	Liepaja	~80%
7	Daugavpils University	1921	7	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,600 – €3,000	Public	Daugavpils	~80%
8	Rezekne Academy of Technologies	1922	8	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,600 – €3,200	Public	Rezekne	~85%
9	Baltic International Academy (BIA)	1992	9 (Private)	Bachelors, Masters	€2,000 – €3,500	Private	Riga	~80%
10	Latvian Christian Academy	1993	10 (Private)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,500 – €2,500	Private	Jrmala	~70%

Top 10 Universities in Latvia and Colleges for Media and Mass Communication

No.	Institution Name	Year	Rank	Degrees Offered	Avg. Fees (€/Year)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	RISEBA University of Applied Sciences	1992	1 (Media)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,500 – €5,000	Private	Riga	~70%
2	University of Latvia (LU)	1919	2 (Humanities)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €4,000	Public	Riga	~65%
3	Latvian Academy of Culture	1990	3 (Media Studies)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €3,500	Public	Riga	~50%
4	Turba University	1993	4 (Communication)	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,200 – €4,800	Private	Riga	~60%
5	Baltic International Academy (BIA)	1992	5 (Private)	Bachelors, Masters	€2,000 – €3,500	Private	Riga	~80%
6	ISMA University of Applied Sciences	1994	6 (Private)	Bachelors, Masters	€2,000 – €3,500	Private	Riga	~85%
7	Liepaja University	1954	7	Bachelors, Masters	€1,800 – €3,200	Public	Liepaja	~80%
8	Daugavpils University	1921	8	Bachelors, Masters	€1,600 – €3,000	Public	Daugavpils	~80%
9	Ventspils University of Applied Sciences	1997	9	Bachelors, Masters	€2,000 – €3,500	Public	Ventspils	~85%
10	Latvian Christian Academy	1993	10	Bachelors, Masters	€1,500 – €2,500	Private	Jrmala	~70%

Top 10 Universities in Latvia and Colleges for Hospitality, Tourism and Events

No.	Institution Name	Year	Rank	Degrees Offered	Avg. Fees (€/Year)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	Turba University	1993	1	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,200 – €4,800	Private	Riga	~60%
2	University of Latvia (LU)	1919	2	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €4,000	Public	Riga	~65%
3	Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences	1996	3	Bachelors, Masters	€1,800 – €3,200	Public	Valmiera	~80%
4	ISMA University of Applied Sciences	1994	4	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €3,500	Private	Riga	~85%
5	RISEBA University of Applied Sciences	1992	5	Bachelors, Masters	€2,500 – €5,000	Private	Riga	~70%
6	Ventspils University of Applied Sciences	1997	6	Bachelors, Masters	€2,000 – €3,500	Public	Ventspils	~85%
7	Liepaja University	1954	7	Bachelors, Masters	€1,800 – €3,200	Public	Liepaja	~80%
8	Daugavpils University	1921	8	Bachelors, Masters	€1,600 – €3,000	Public	Daugavpils	~80%
9	Baltic International Academy (BIA)	1992	9	Bachelors, Masters	€2,000 – €3,500	Private	Riga	~80%
10	Albert College (Alberta Koleda)	2001	10	Bachelors	€1,800 – €2,800	Private	Riga	~75%

Top 10 Universities in Latvia and Colleges for Art and Design

No.	Institution Name	Year	Rank	Degrees Offered	Avg. Fees (€/Year)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	Art Academy of Latvia	1921	1	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,500 – €5,000	Public	Riga	~30%
2	University of Latvia (LU)	1919	2	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €4,000	Public	Riga	~65%
3	RISEBA University of Applied Sciences	1992	3	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,500 – €5,000	Private	Riga	~70%
4	Liepaja University	1954	4	Bachelors, Masters	€1,800 – €3,200	Public	Liepaja	~80%
5	Latvian Academy of Culture	1990	5	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €3,500	Public	Riga	~50%
6	Rezekne Academy of Technologies	1922	6	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,600 – €3,200	Public	Rezekne	~85%
7	Baltic International Academy (BIA)	1992	7	Bachelors, Masters	€2,000 – €3,500	Private	Riga	~80%
8	ISMA University of Applied Sciences	1994	8	Bachelors, Masters	€2,000 – €3,500	Private	Riga	~85%
9	Albert College (Alberta Koleda)	2001	9	Bachelors	€1,800 – €2,800	Private	Riga	~75%
10	Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences	1996	10	Bachelors, Masters	€1,800 – €3,200	Public	Valmiera	~80%

Top 10 Universities in Latvia and Colleges for Building, Construction and Architecture

No.	Institution Name	Year	Rank	Degrees Offered	Avg. Fees (€/Year)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	Riga Technical University (RTU)	1862	1	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,500 – €4,000	Public	Riga	~70%
2	University of Latvia (LU)	1919	2	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €4,000	Public	Riga	~65%
3	Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LLU)	1863	3	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,800 – €3,500	Public	Jelgava	~75%
4	RISEBA University of Applied Sciences	1992	4	Bachelors, Masters	€2,500 – €5,000	Private	Riga	~70%
5	Rezekne Academy of Technologies	1922	5	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,600 – €3,200	Public	Rezekne	~85%
6	Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences	1996	6	Bachelors, Masters	€1,800 – €3,200	Public	Valmiera	~80%
7	Liepaja University	1954	7	Bachelors	€1,800 – €3,200	Public	Liepaja	~80%
8	ISMA University of Applied Sciences	1994	8	Bachelors, Masters	€2,000 – €3,500	Private	Riga	~85%
9	Ventspils University of Applied Sciences	1997	9	Bachelors	€2,000 – €3,500	Public	Ventspils	~85%
10	Daugavpils University	1921	10	Bachelors, Masters	€1,600 – €3,000	Public	Daugavpils	~80%

Top 10 Universities in Latvia and Colleges for Law and Legal Studies

No.	Institution Name	Year	Rank	Degrees Offered	Avg. Fees (€/Year)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Latvia (LU)	1919	1	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €4,000	Public	Riga	~65%
2	Riga Stradiš University (RSU)	1950	2	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€3,000 – €6,000	Public	Riga	~60%
3	Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL)	1998	3	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€3,500 – €5,500	Public (Autonomous)	Riga	~50%
4	Turba University	1993	4	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,200 – €4,800	Private	Riga	~60%
5	BA School of Business and Finance	1992	5	Bachelors, Masters	€3,000 – €5,000	Public (Finance-oriented)	Riga	~70%
6	Baltic International Academy (BIA)	1992	6	Bachelors, Masters	€2,000 – €3,500	Private	Riga	~80%
7	ISMA University of Applied Sciences	1994	7	Bachelors, Masters	€2,000 – €3,500	Private	Riga	~85%
8	College of Law (Juridisk Koleda)	2000	8	Bachelors, Masters	€2,000 – €3,000	Private	Riga	~70%
9	Latvian Christian Academy	1993	9	Bachelors, Masters	€1,500 – €2,500	Private	Jrmala	~70%
10	Daugavpils University	1921	10	Bachelors, Masters	€1,600 – €3,000	Public	Daugavpils	~80%

Top 10 Universities in Latvia and Colleges for Computer Science, AI & Data Science

No.	Institution Name	Year	Rank	Degrees Offered	Avg. Fees (€/Year)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	Riga Technical University (RTU)	1862	1	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,500 – €4,000	Public	Riga	~70%
2	University of Latvia (LU)	1919	2	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €4,000	Public	Riga	~65%
3	Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI)	1999	3	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,500 – €4,000	Private	Riga	~85%
4	ISMA University of Applied Sciences	1994	4	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€2,000 – €3,500	Private	Riga	~85%
5	Ventspils University of Applied Sciences	1997	5	Bachelors, Masters	€2,000 – €3,500	Public	Ventspils	~85%
6	RISEBA University of Applied Sciences	1992	6	Bachelors, Masters	€2,500 – €5,000	Private	Riga	~70%
7	Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences	1996	7	Bachelors, Masters	€1,800 – €3,200	Public	Valmiera	~80%
8	Daugavpils University	1921	8	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,600 – €3,000	Public	Daugavpils	~80%
9	Liepaja University	1954	9	Bachelors, Masters	€1,800 – €3,200	Public	Liepaja	~80%
10	Rezekne Academy of Technologies	1922	10	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	€1,600 – €3,200	Public	Rezekne	~85%

List of Free Tuition Fees Universities and Colleges in Latvia

Free or Nearly Free Tuition Universities and Colleges in Latvia (Primarily for EU Students)

University of Latvia (LU)
- Offers tuition-free spots for high-performing EU students
- Scholarship options for non-EU students (partial)
Riga Technical University (RTU)
- Free tuition available for Latvian and selected EU students in state-funded spots
- Discounts or funding possible through Erasmus+ and Latvian government grants
Riga Stradiš University (RSU)
- Free medical and healthcare studies for Latvian citizens and EU residents
- Competitive tuition for non-EU students; scholarships are limited
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LLU)
- Free for eligible local and EU students
- Scholarships for agriculture and rural development studies
Daugavpils University
- Free or low-tuition spots for EU citizens
- International students may receive state scholarships or apply for Erasmus+
Liepaja University
- Free state-funded study places for EU students
- Non-EU students pay tuition, but some may qualify for reductions
Ventspils University of Applied Sciences
- Offers a number of tuition-free places for EU/EEA students
- Non-EU students may access merit-based partial waivers
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
- Free study spots for local and EU students
- State-funded places in sustainability and environmental programs
Rezekne Academy of Technologies
- State-funded places for EU nationals
- Affordable for non-EU students, with some scholarship support
Jzeps Vtols Latvian Academy of Music
- State-funded places for talented EU applicants
- Entrance competition required for funding eligibility

Universities in Latvia

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Key Points for Indian and International Applicants

Application and Admission Process of Universities in Latvia

1. Choose a University and Program

2. Check Eligibility Criteria

3. Prepare Required Documents

4. Submit Online Application

5. Pay the Application Fee

6. Attend Entrance Exam or Interview (If Applicable)

7. Receive Conditional or Final Offer Letter

8. Pay Tuition Fee

9. Apply for Visa (Type D – Long Stay)

10. Travel to Latvia and Register at the University

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Best Universities for IT and Computer Science in Latvia

1. Riga Technical University (RTU)

2. University of Latvia (LU)

3. Ventspils University of Applied Sciences

4. ISMA University of Applied Sciences

5. Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI)

6. RISEBA University of Applied Sciences

7. Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

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