Latvia, the land that sings, it isn't just people that make music. The entire country is a symphony of sights, sounds and experiences. An almost endless sea shore where gentle winds are always harmonizing with rustling pines and cascading waves. Today as Latvia joins NATO and the European Union, more and more people are discovering why Latvia has always been a keystone of the Baltic. To develop world-class quality education and meet the demands and requirements of the new millennium,  the Government has initiated major educational reforms by formulating new legislations on education. Latvian Government has announced, that aim of its policy is formation of united, integrated society in the country. One of the most important Government priorities in the process of society integration should be the strengthening of the educational infrastructure of the national minorities living in Latvia. Ask a Latvian and he'll tell you there is something naturally magical about this country. That's why his ancestors have been living here for thousands of years. The rest of Europe discovered Latvia a thousand years ago. Latvia has always been a keystone of the Baltic. Come, not just to look, but to listen. You'll soon understand why those

Latvian institutions of higher education welcome applications from qualified students from around the world. Over 5500 foreign nationals are currently enrolled at this level of the educational system. International students may apply for admissions to a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. Some universities and colleges offer specifically designed programmes for foreign students. These programmes are taught in English and admission does not require permanent residency.

Simple Guide: Universities and Colleges

Latvijas Universitate

Rigas Tehniska Universitate

Daugavpils Universitate

Rigas Ekonomikas Augstskola

The School of Business Administration Turiba

Vidzemes Augstskola

Latvijas Lauksaimniecibas Universitate

Rezeknes Augstskola

Latvijas Policijas Akademija

Latvijas Makslas Akademija

Latvijas Kulturas Akademija

Liepaja Pedagogical Higher School

Rigas Pedagogijas in izglitibas vadibas augstskola

Baltijas Starptautiska Akademija

Informacijas Sistemu Menedzmenta Augstskola

Jazepa VItola Latvijas Muzikas Akademija

Rīgas Starptautiskā ekonomikas un biznesa dministrācijas augstskola

Latvijas Nacionala aizsardzIbas akademija

Liepajas Pedagogijas akademija

 

List advised in Wikipedia    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Latvia

 

Courses Offered

There are almost 400 international study programmes and courses taught entirely in English. For the international programmes and courses it is absolutely essential that you can speak, read and write English well. All type of courses are available in Latvia like Agriculture, forestry and fishery, Arts and Humanities, Business administration and management, Communication, Education and Teacher, Training, Engineering, Environmental Science, Fine and applied arts, Law, Mathematics and computer science, Medical and health sciences, Natural sciences, Service, tourism and leisure, Social and behavioural sciences, Transport and logistics, Urban planning and architecture.

Average Fees & Living Expenses

Experience shows that to live in the Latvia for one year costs a foreign student between €400 and € 650 a month. This is needed to cover daily expenses and to pay the registration and tuition fees.

Admission Requirements

For undergraduate studies
1. Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate
2. One year of successfully completed university education
3. Proof of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS

For graduate studies
1. Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate
2. Bachelor's degree 4 year diploma
3. Proof of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS

Latvian immigration procedures for academic visitors

Foreign students who wish to study or do an internship in the Latvia need to go through the Latvian immigration procedures. The same applies to guest lecturers, postdoctoral students, and researchers coming to the Latvia for academic purposes. Depending on what you are going to do and for how long you are staying, you might need:

Working while studying

Foreign students in the Latvia are allowed to take a part-time job.

more to come soon!

 

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