VIAA/SEDA grantees
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Type | Exchange, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 1 semester (30 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Entry qualification | The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Latvian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English General language requirement: However, students applying for the following faculties have additional language requirements: Faculty of Humanities Bachelor level programmes: Master level programmes: Faculty of Medicine Medicine and Dentistry programmes: English B2 Master level programmes: Epidemiology programme: English B2 Psychology programme of the Faculty of Education, Psychology and Art : English B2 |
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| Other requirements | Learning Agreement Proof of English language proficiency Passport or ID card Transcript of records in English Student status confirmation Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Reference of student status |
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Overview
I. Application conditions
Citizens from countries that have signed an agreement with Latvia or offer scholarships for Latvian citizens can apply for the Latvian state scholarships. To see countries, citizens of which are eligible to apply for the scholarships, look at the section ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS.
Language of instruction at Latvian higher education institutions is mainly Latvian, however there are a few study programmes offered in English (please, visit the website www.studyinlatvia.lv for more information).
Applications for bachelor`s and the first level of professional higher education studies will be accepted from students who have successfully completed at least one academic year of studies (at their home higher education institution or at a Latvian higher education institution, if they already have been studying in Latvia) at the moment of application (February, March 2024).
Scholarships for bachelor`s and master`s studies are granted for one academic year – a time period up to 10 months (for PhD-students – up to 11 months).
Scholarship for master`s studies in the study programmes of Latvian philology, Latvian literature, Latvian culture and Latvian history can be granted for two academic years, i.e. for the duration of master`s study programme.
If a student wants to continue her/his studies in Latvia for one more year, she/he has to re-apply for the Latvian scholarship. The Latvian scholarship can be awarded not more than for two consecutive terms to one individual.
The academic year in Latvia lasts from 1st September to 30th June.
h4. Please pick the courses (subjects) you wish to study at University of Latvia.
If you are coming for 1 semester, you usually need to collect at least 30 ECTS points, if for 2 semesters – collect 60 ECTS points in your Learning Agreement.