Academic workload
A full workload is 30 ECTS per semester.
Academic calendar
Jul-Dec, Jan-Apr/May
Tuition fee
No tuition fee for Erasmus+ students.
Number of student places
2 students per academic year.
Housing
Students can apply for on-campus housing. For more information, see here.
Cost of living
Living expenses for students are approximately 400-600 euros per month.
Admission requirements
Students must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Language requirements
English B1
Exchange students who are non-EU/EEA nationals must have visa before arriving to Latvia. For more information about immigration requirements, go to: Immigration - University of Latvia
All exchange students are advised to have valid health insurance prior to studying at the University of Latvia, regardless of their nationalities. EU/EEA students must have EHIC card. Non-EU/EEA students must arrange a valid health insurance that covers their whole stay in Latvia. For more information, go to: Insurance - University of Latvia
University of Latvia
University of Latvia is the oldest and most influential higher education institution in Latvia. It is located in the capital of Riga and has approximately 15 000 students spread across 148 study programmes - making it the largest university in the country.