Study in Latvia
Tuition from about $1,860. After graduation: 9 months to seek work, then a work permit without leaving Latvia.
Year one $12,200 to $22,50013 of 35, cheapest first
Year one, all in$12,200 to $22,500Tuition and living together
Funds to show$12,200What the visa officer expects
Work after9 monthsTo find a job after you graduate
LanguageEnglish throughout
RunwayAbout 9 monthsFrom decision to classroom
How much it costs
About $12,200 to $22,500 for the first year
- Tuition. Tuition from about $1,860.
- Funds to document: about $12,200, the figure that decides most applications.
- After you graduate: 9 months to seek work, then a work permit without leaving Latvia.
US dollars, checked October 2026 against official sources, including Study in Latvia.
Why Latvia
What makes this route worth a look
Latvia runs the process university first. The institution files your invitation with the migration office before you ever face a consulate.
Plan around this
What ends most Latvia applications
Latvia has few missions abroad, so many applicants must travel to a regional embassy to lodge the visa. Budget the trip.
Check it yourselfStudy in Latvia
Questions about studying in Latvia
How much does it cost to study in Latvia as an international student?
Year one, tuition and living together, is about $12,200 to $22,500 in US dollars. Tuition from about $1,860. Every school sets its own fees, so your figure sits somewhere in that range, and finding where is part of the work.
How much money do I need to show for a Latvia student visa?
Plan on documenting about $12,200. Latvia has few missions abroad, so many applicants must travel to a regional embassy to lodge the visa. Budget the trip.
Can I work in Latvia after graduating?
9 months to seek work, then a work permit without leaving Latvia.
Is there a scholarship to study in Latvia for free?
There is no government scholarship we can point to that pays the whole cost in Latvia. Universities sometimes offer partial awards, and the Route Finder will tell you which countries do have a fully funded route for your profile.
Do I need to speak Latvian to study in Latvia?
Degrees taught in English throughout. No local language needed to study.
Costed next to Latvia
Countries near Latvia on the first-year scale. Worth a look before you decide.
