Latvia

Latvia the pearl of the Baltic States is one of the European Union member states and is situated in the North of Europe – on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Since ancient times Latvia has been at the cross-roads between East and West, North and South. Therefore, Latvia is a multi-cultured state, where the traditions of all these countries have merged, creating a unique environment, the like of which is not to be found anywhere in the world. The state language is Latvian, which belongs to the Indo-European family of languages. The Latvian language is considered one of the oldest languages of this family. It is a nonslavic and non-Germanic language, similar only to Lithuanian.

Official name: Republic of Latvia
Capital: Riga
Population: 1 968 957 (as of 01.2016)
Area: 64 589 sq.km or 24 937 sq.miles
Language: Latvian (official), Russian, English and German are also widely spoken
Highest point: Gaiziņa Kalns 312 m
Currency: 1 EUR = 100 cents
Time zone: GMT +2, from April to November – GMT +3
Internet domain: .lv
International phone code: +371
Maritime climate: warm in summer (20oC), cold in winter (-5oC)
Official portal: www.latvia.eu

Studying in Latvia

In order to study in Latvia Students who are willing to apply for studies should be aware that before proceeding with the application process /signing the agreement/applying for the residence permit the documents, the admission office of the chosen university will send your Education documents for verification (recognition).Admission office of the chosen university will assist you during the application process and will inform you about the application requirements for studies.

Tuition fees Structure

Medical Sciences – 7,000–15,000 EUR
Business Studies and Management Sciences-2,000 – 6,000 EUR
Engineering and Technology-2,200 – 4,000 EUR
Mathematics and Informatics-2,000 – 4,000 EUR

Cost of living in Riga

Accommodation:

Dormitories/Student Hostel: 70 – 120 EUR
Flat renting, not shared: 250 – 350 EUR
Flat renting, shared: 100 – 200 EUR
Food: 120 – 250 EUR (Meals at the city centre: 5 – 9 EUR per meal)

Transportation:

Taxi (from the city centre to suburbs): 7 – 15 EUR (1 transfer)
Public transport tickets for students: 16 EUR per month (trams, trolleybuses, buses)
Public transport one-way ticket: 1.15 EUR
Riga Public transport

Leisure, personal needs:

around 100 EUR depending on needs
Cinema ticket: 5 – 10 EUR
Opera ticket: 7 – 42 EUR
Rock concerts: 7.5 – 30 EUR

Study Systems

Bachelor’s degree is awarded to the group of related branches of science. In Latvia the following Bachelor’s degree courses are there : Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering degree, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences.
Master’s degree or its equivalent for completing higher education program is required for admission to doctoral studies. Doctoral studies include advance studies of the subject in the relevant study program and a scientific research and creative skills development. Doctoral thesis is an integral part of the Doctoral study program to receive the Doctor’s degree. Promotion Council awards Doctor’s Degree after public on behalf of doctoral thesis. Doctor’s degree certifies scientific qualification.

Erasmus+

Erasmus+ is the European Union Program in the fields of education, training, youth and sport for the period 2014-2020. Structurally Erasmus+ is divided into three ‘Key Actions’ – the main areas of support:

Learning Mobility for Individuals;
Cooperation for Innovation and Exchange of Good Practices;
Support for Policy Reform.

There are also two separate areas of the program for Jean Monnet activities and Sport. Through ERASMUS, university students have a chance to go to other European universities to study therefore contributing to their qualifications, experience and understanding of different environments and cultures.
The goal of the ERASMUS student mobility is to enable students to benefit educationally, linguistically and culturally from the experience of learning in other European countries, to promote cooperation between institutions and to enrich the educational environment of host institutions and to contribute to the development of a pool of well-qualified, open-minded and internationally experienced young people as future professionals.
More than 4000 higher education institutions in 33 countries (all EU member states as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey, Croatia and the FYR of Macedonia) are involved in ERASMUS activities. Periods abroad can last from 2 to 12 months.

Process and Procedures for study in Latvia

Counseling
University /Course selection
Document Submission
Application process
Conditional/ Unconditional Offer letter
pay the tuition deposit
University tuition Contract
Visa Counseling
Visa Interview Appointment
Visa document submission + personal interview
Visa Approval
Balance of 1st year fees.
Pre Departure Briefing
Foreign Currency Exchange /Ticketing
Post landing Assistance: Airport Pick up and Accommodation arrangements.

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