LATVIA QUICK FACTS

The official name of Latvia is the Republic of Latvia. Latvia is a country on the Baltic Sea between Lithuania and Estonia. It has landscape that contains large beaches and green forests.

The University of Latvia is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the Baltic States, located in Riga and home to around 15,000 students and it is ranked 47th in the QS University Rankings: EECA 2016.

COUNTRY PROFILE

Official name:  republic of Latvia

Population : 1,906,743 (2019)

Official language : Latvian

Capital city : Riga, the biggest city in the Baltic states

Currency:  Euro (EUR)

Membership: European Union, Schengen Area, Eurozone, United Nations, Council of Europe, NATO, OECD, WTO

EDUCATION IN LATVIA

The study programmes in Latvia are offered at bachelor, master or doctoral level, as well as certain short courses (summer schools) and exchange programmes are provided to international students.

There are a number of state and private higher education establishments in Latvia offering study programs to international students: universities, universities of applied sciences, business administration and law schools, and academies in specific study fields, for instance, arts, culture or music.

One of the benefits of studying in Latvia is the affordable tuition fee. The cost of studying in Latvia  is one of the most affordable study abroad destinations in Europe for international students. The cost of living is also some of the lowest in the continent. There are 36 public institutions for higher education in Latvia. The Universities in Latvia also offer internship programs for the ever-valuable international experience. There is a predicted large inflow of international students to Latvia, which make the country a place to be.

TOP UNIVERSITIES IN LATVIA

Isma university
Rigas Stradins University
Latvian Academy of Culture
Ventspils University College
Liepajas University
School of Information Systems Management
Turiba University
Riga Technical University

COST OF STUDY

3500 Euro (2.6 Lakh ) per year

COST OF LIVING

Rs. 15,000/-per month

STAY BACK

6 Months