Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

For a step by step guide to the application process, visit the Admission section on our website where the overall process is explained in 6 steps, from finding a desired study programme to the processing of the visa and residence permit.

Please note that Study in Latvia does not administer the application process in Latvia. This is managed by each Latvian higher education institution individually. Therefore, each university's admission procedure may vary, and you should contact your chosen university directly to find out about the application procedure and deadlines in detail. The application process is usually organized online via the Dream Apply platform or another IT tool.

The basic university entry requirements include:

Previous education - an attested certificate of secondary education or higher education diploma allowing you to pursue the desired studies,

Recognition of your previous diploma - assessed by the Latvian recognition institution - the Academic Information Centre,

Sufficient study language proficiency, usually English. This must be equal to or higher than B2 according to CEFRL levels.

Detailed entry requirements can be found here. As each university can set its own additional entry requirements, for example, previous grades, exams, tests, interviews, etc., please visit the website of your chosen university to find out the specific entry requirements in detail.

The application deadlines depend on the specific intake:

For the autumn semester the deadline for EU students is usually the beginning of July, and for non-EU students the beginning of June.

For the spring semester the deadline for EU students is the beginning of December, and for non-EU students the beginning of November or mid-October.

Due to the current pandemic situation, many universities have extended the application deadlines.

If you are still studying in the last semester and have not received a diploma yet, you can apply with provisional results from your school. You have to submit a provisional certificate officially signed and stamped by the school/university. This is only applicable if a university in Latvia agrees to admit you with the provisional certificate/document.

It is possible for students to transfer their credits and continue their studies at their chosen university in Latvia. Contact the university to find out more about the application process and the details and requirements.

For a step by step guide to the application process, visit the Admission section on our website where the overall process is explained in 6 steps, from finding a desired study programme to the processing of the visa and residence permit.

Please note that Study in Latvia does not administer the application process in Latvia. This is managed by each Latvian higher education institution individually. Therefore, each university's admission procedure may vary, and you should contact your chosen university directly to find out about the application procedure and deadlines in detail. The application process is usually organized online via the Dream Apply platform or another IT tool.

The basic university entry requirements include:

Previous education - an attested certificate of secondary education or higher education diploma allowing you to pursue the desired studies,

Recognition of your previous diploma - assessed by the Latvian recognition institution - the Academic Information Centre,

Sufficient study language proficiency, usually English. This must be equal to or higher than B2 according to CEFRL levels.

Detailed entry requirements can be found here. As each university can set its own additional entry requirements, for example, previous grades, exams, tests, interviews, etc., please visit the website of your chosen university to find out the specific entry requirements in detail.

The application deadlines depend on the specific intake:

For the autumn semester the deadline for EU students is usually the beginning of July, and for non-EU students the beginning of June.

For the spring semester the deadline for EU students is the beginning of December, and for non-EU students the beginning of November or mid-October.

Due to the current pandemic situation, many universities have extended the application deadlines.

If you are still studying in the last semester and have not received a diploma yet, you can apply with provisional results from your school. You have to submit a provisional certificate officially signed and stamped by the school/university. This is only applicable if a university in Latvia agrees to admit you with the provisional certificate/document.

It is possible for students to transfer their credits and continue their studies at their chosen university in Latvia. Contact the university to find out more about the application process and the details and requirements.

For a step by step guide to the application process, visit the Admission section on our website where the overall process is explained in 6 steps, from finding a desired study programme to the processing of the visa and residence permit.

Please note that Study in Latvia does not administer the application process in Latvia. This is managed by each Latvian higher education institution individually. Therefore, each university's admission procedure may vary, and you should contact your chosen university directly to find out about the application procedure and deadlines in detail. The application process is usually organized online via the Dream Apply platform or another IT tool.

The basic university entry requirements include:

Previous education - an attested certificate of secondary education or higher education diploma allowing you to pursue the desired studies,

Recognition of your previous diploma - assessed by the Latvian recognition institution - the Academic Information Centre,

Sufficient study language proficiency, usually English. This must be equal to or higher than B2 according to CEFRL levels.

Detailed entry requirements can be found here. As each university can set its own additional entry requirements, for example, previous grades, exams, tests, interviews, etc., please visit the website of your chosen university to find out the specific entry requirements in detail.

The application deadlines depend on the specific intake:

For the autumn semester the deadline for EU students is usually the beginning of July, and for non-EU students the beginning of June.

For the spring semester the deadline for EU students is the beginning of December, and for non-EU students the beginning of November or mid-October.

Due to the current pandemic situation, many universities have extended the application deadlines.

If you are still studying in the last semester and have not received a diploma yet, you can apply with provisional results from your school. You have to submit a provisional certificate officially signed and stamped by the school/university. This is only applicable if a university in Latvia agrees to admit you with the provisional certificate/document.

It is possible for students to transfer their credits and continue their studies at their chosen university in Latvia. Contact the university to find out more about the application process and the details and requirements.

For a step by step guide to the application process, visit the Admission section on our website where the overall process is explained in 6 steps, from finding a desired study programme to the processing of the visa and residence permit.

Please note that Study in Latvia does not administer the application process in Latvia. This is managed by each Latvian higher education institution individually. Therefore, each university's admission procedure may vary, and you should contact your chosen university directly to find out about the application procedure and deadlines in detail. The application process is usually organized online via the Dream Apply platform or another IT tool.

The basic university entry requirements include:

Previous education - an attested certificate of secondary education or higher education diploma allowing you to pursue the desired studies,

Recognition of your previous diploma - assessed by the Latvian recognition institution - the Academic Information Centre,

Sufficient study language proficiency, usually English. This must be equal to or higher than B2 according to CEFRL levels.

Detailed entry requirements can be found here. As each university can set its own additional entry requirements, for example, previous grades, exams, tests, interviews, etc., please visit the website of your chosen university to find out the specific entry requirements in detail.

The application deadlines depend on the specific intake:

For the autumn semester the deadline for EU students is usually the beginning of July, and for non-EU students the beginning of June.

For the spring semester the deadline for EU students is the beginning of December, and for non-EU students the beginning of November or mid-October.

Due to the current pandemic situation, many universities have extended the application deadlines.

If you are still studying in the last semester and have not received a diploma yet, you can apply with provisional results from your school. You have to submit a provisional certificate officially signed and stamped by the school/university. This is only applicable if a university in Latvia agrees to admit you with the provisional certificate/document.

It is possible for students to transfer their credits and continue their studies at their chosen university in Latvia. Contact the university to find out more about the application process and the details and requirements.

For a step by step guide to the application process, visit the Admission section on our website where the overall process is explained in 6 steps, from finding a desired study programme to the processing of the visa and residence permit.

Please note that Study in Latvia does not administer the application process in Latvia. This is managed by each Latvian higher education institution individually. Therefore, each university's admission procedure may vary, and you should contact your chosen university directly to find out about the application procedure and deadlines in detail. The application process is usually organized online via the Dream Apply platform or another IT tool.

The basic university entry requirements include:

Previous education - an attested certificate of secondary education or higher education diploma allowing you to pursue the desired studies,

Recognition of your previous diploma - assessed by the Latvian recognition institution - the Academic Information Centre,

Sufficient study language proficiency, usually English. This must be equal to or higher than B2 according to CEFRL levels.

Detailed entry requirements can be found here. As each university can set its own additional entry requirements, for example, previous grades, exams, tests, interviews, etc., please visit the website of your chosen university to find out the specific entry requirements in detail.

The application deadlines depend on the specific intake:

For the autumn semester the deadline for EU students is usually the beginning of July, and for non-EU students the beginning of June.

For the spring semester the deadline for EU students is the beginning of December, and for non-EU students the beginning of November or mid-October.

Due to the current pandemic situation, many universities have extended the application deadlines.

If you are still studying in the last semester and have not received a diploma yet, you can apply with provisional results from your school. You have to submit a provisional certificate officially signed and stamped by the school/university. This is only applicable if a university in Latvia agrees to admit you with the provisional certificate/document.

It is possible for students to transfer their credits and continue their studies at their chosen university in Latvia. Contact the university to find out more about the application process and the details and requirements.

For a step by step guide to the application process, visit the Admission section on our website where the overall process is explained in 6 steps, from finding a desired study programme to the processing of the visa and residence permit.

Please note that Study in Latvia does not administer the application process in Latvia. This is managed by each Latvian higher education institution individually. Therefore, each university's admission procedure may vary, and you should contact your chosen university directly to find out about the application procedure and deadlines in detail. The application process is usually organized online via the Dream Apply platform or another IT tool.

The basic university entry requirements include:

Previous education - an attested certificate of secondary education or higher education diploma allowing you to pursue the desired studies,

Recognition of your previous diploma - assessed by the Latvian recognition institution - the Academic Information Centre,

Sufficient study language proficiency, usually English. This must be equal to or higher than B2 according to CEFRL levels.

Detailed entry requirements can be found here. As each university can set its own additional entry requirements, for example, previous grades, exams, tests, interviews, etc., please visit the website of your chosen university to find out the specific entry requirements in detail.

The application deadlines depend on the specific intake:

For the autumn semester the deadline for EU students is usually the beginning of July, and for non-EU students the beginning of June.

For the spring semester the deadline for EU students is the beginning of December, and for non-EU students the beginning of November or mid-October.

Due to the current pandemic situation, many universities have extended the application deadlines.

If you are still studying in the last semester and have not received a diploma yet, you can apply with provisional results from your school. You have to submit a provisional certificate officially signed and stamped by the school/university. This is only applicable if a university in Latvia agrees to admit you with the provisional certificate/document.

It is possible for students to transfer their credits and continue their studies at their chosen university in Latvia. Contact the university to find out more about the application process and the details and requirements.

For a step by step guide to the application process, visit the Admission section on our website where the overall process is explained in 6 steps, from finding a desired study programme to the processing of the visa and residence permit.

Please note that Study in Latvia does not administer the application process in Latvia. This is managed by each Latvian higher education institution individually. Therefore, each university's admission procedure may vary, and you should contact your chosen university directly to find out about the application procedure and deadlines in detail. The application process is usually organized online via the Dream Apply platform or another IT tool.

The basic university entry requirements include:

Previous education - an attested certificate of secondary education or higher education diploma allowing you to pursue the desired studies,

Recognition of your previous diploma - assessed by the Latvian recognition institution - the Academic Information Centre,

Sufficient study language proficiency, usually English. This must be equal to or higher than B2 according to CEFRL levels.

Detailed entry requirements can be found here. As each university can set its own additional entry requirements, for example, previous grades, exams, tests, interviews, etc., please visit the website of your chosen university to find out the specific entry requirements in detail.

The application deadlines depend on the specific intake:

For the autumn semester the deadline for EU students is usually the beginning of July, and for non-EU students the beginning of June.

For the spring semester the deadline for EU students is the beginning of December, and for non-EU students the beginning of November or mid-October.

Due to the current pandemic situation, many universities have extended the application deadlines.

If you are still studying in the last semester and have not received a diploma yet, you can apply with provisional results from your school. You have to submit a provisional certificate officially signed and stamped by the school/university. This is only applicable if a university in Latvia agrees to admit you with the provisional certificate/document.

It is possible for students to transfer their credits and continue their studies at their chosen university in Latvia. Contact the university to find out more about the application process and the details and requirements.

For a step by step guide to the application process, visit the Admission section on our website where the overall process is explained in 6 steps, from finding a desired study programme to the processing of the visa and residence permit.

Please note that Study in Latvia does not administer the application process in Latvia. This is managed by each Latvian higher education institution individually. Therefore, each university's admission procedure may vary, and you should contact your chosen university directly to find out about the application procedure and deadlines in detail. The application process is usually organized online via the Dream Apply platform or another IT tool.

The basic university entry requirements include:

Previous education - an attested certificate of secondary education or higher education diploma allowing you to pursue the desired studies,

Recognition of your previous diploma - assessed by the Latvian recognition institution - the Academic Information Centre,

Sufficient study language proficiency, usually English. This must be equal to or higher than B2 according to CEFRL levels.

Detailed entry requirements can be found here. As each university can set its own additional entry requirements, for example, previous grades, exams, tests, interviews, etc., please visit the website of your chosen university to find out the specific entry requirements in detail.

The application deadlines depend on the specific intake:

For the autumn semester the deadline for EU students is usually the beginning of July, and for non-EU students the beginning of June.

For the spring semester the deadline for EU students is the beginning of December, and for non-EU students the beginning of November or mid-October.

Due to the current pandemic situation, many universities have extended the application deadlines.

If you are still studying in the last semester and have not received a diploma yet, you can apply with provisional results from your school. You have to submit a provisional certificate officially signed and stamped by the school/university. This is only applicable if a university in Latvia agrees to admit you with the provisional certificate/document.

It is possible for students to transfer their credits and continue their studies at their chosen university in Latvia. Contact the university to find out more about the application process and the details and requirements.

For a step by step guide to the application process, visit the Admission section on our website where the overall process is explained in 6 steps, from finding a desired study programme to the processing of the visa and residence permit.

Please note that Study in Latvia does not administer the application process in Latvia. This is managed by each Latvian higher education institution individually. Therefore, each university's admission procedure may vary, and you should contact your chosen university directly to find out about the application procedure and deadlines in detail. The application process is usually organized online via the Dream Apply platform or another IT tool.

The basic university entry requirements include:

Previous education - an attested certificate of secondary education or higher education diploma allowing you to pursue the desired studies,

Recognition of your previous diploma - assessed by the Latvian recognition institution - the Academic Information Centre,

Sufficient study language proficiency, usually English. This must be equal to or higher than B2 according to CEFRL levels.

Detailed entry requirements can be found here. As each university can set its own additional entry requirements, for example, previous grades, exams, tests, interviews, etc., please visit the website of your chosen university to find out the specific entry requirements in detail.

The application deadlines depend on the specific intake:

For the autumn semester the deadline for EU students is usually the beginning of July, and for non-EU students the beginning of June.

For the spring semester the deadline for EU students is the beginning of December, and for non-EU students the beginning of November or mid-October.

Due to the current pandemic situation, many universities have extended the application deadlines.

If you are still studying in the last semester and have not received a diploma yet, you can apply with provisional results from your school. You have to submit a provisional certificate officially signed and stamped by the school/university. This is only applicable if a university in Latvia agrees to admit you with the provisional certificate/document.

It is possible for students to transfer their credits and continue their studies at their chosen university in Latvia. Contact the university to find out more about the application process and the details and requirements.

For a step by step guide to the application process, visit the Admission section on our website where the overall process is explained in 6 steps, from finding a desired study programme to the processing of the visa and residence permit.

Please note that Study in Latvia does not administer the application process in Latvia. This is managed by each Latvian higher education institution individually. Therefore, each university's admission procedure may vary, and you should contact your chosen university directly to find out about the application procedure and deadlines in detail. The application process is usually organized online via the Dream Apply platform or another IT tool.

The basic university entry requirements include:

Previous education - an attested certificate of secondary education or higher education diploma allowing you to pursue the desired studies,

Recognition of your previous diploma - assessed by the Latvian recognition institution - the Academic Information Centre,

Sufficient study language proficiency, usually English. This must be equal to or higher than B2 according to CEFRL levels.

Detailed entry requirements can be found here. As each university can set its own additional entry requirements, for example, previous grades, exams, tests, interviews, etc., please visit the website of your chosen university to find out the specific entry requirements in detail.

The application deadlines depend on the specific intake:

For the autumn semester the deadline for EU students is usually the beginning of July, and for non-EU students the beginning of June.

For the spring semester the deadline for EU students is the beginning of December, and for non-EU students the beginning of November or mid-October.

Due to the current pandemic situation, many universities have extended the application deadlines.

If you are still studying in the last semester and have not received a diploma yet, you can apply with provisional results from your school. You have to submit a provisional certificate officially signed and stamped by the school/university. This is only applicable if a university in Latvia agrees to admit you with the provisional certificate/document.

It is possible for students to transfer their credits and continue their studies at their chosen university in Latvia. Contact the university to find out more about the application process and the details and requirements.

For a step by step guide to the application process, visit the Admission section on our website where the overall process is explained in 6 steps, from finding a desired study programme to the processing of the visa and residence permit.

Please note that Study in Latvia does not administer the application process in Latvia. This is managed by each Latvian higher education institution individually. Therefore, each university's admission procedure may vary, and you should contact your chosen university directly to find out about the application procedure and deadlines in detail. The application process is usually organized online via the Dream Apply platform or another IT tool.

The basic university entry requirements include:

Previous education - an attested certificate of secondary education or higher education diploma allowing you to pursue the desired studies,

Recognition of your previous diploma - assessed by the Latvian recognition institution - the Academic Information Centre,

Sufficient study language proficiency, usually English. This must be equal to or higher than B2 according to CEFRL levels.

Detailed entry requirements can be found here. As each university can set its own additional entry requirements, for example, previous grades, exams, tests, interviews, etc., please visit the website of your chosen university to find out the specific entry requirements in detail.

The application deadlines depend on the specific intake:

For the autumn semester the deadline for EU students is usually the beginning of July, and for non-EU students the beginning of June.

For the spring semester the deadline for EU students is the beginning of December, and for non-EU students the beginning of November or mid-October.

Due to the current pandemic situation, many universities have extended the application deadlines.

If you are still studying in the last semester and have not received a diploma yet, you can apply with provisional results from your school. You have to submit a provisional certificate officially signed and stamped by the school/university. This is only applicable if a university in Latvia agrees to admit you with the provisional certificate/document.

It is possible for students to transfer their credits and continue their studies at their chosen university in Latvia. Contact the university to find out more about the application process and the details and requirements.

For a step by step guide to the application process, visit the Admission section on our website where the overall process is explained in 6 steps, from finding a desired study programme to the processing of the visa and residence permit.

Please note that Study in Latvia does not administer the application process in Latvia. This is managed by each Latvian higher education institution individually. Therefore, each university's admission procedure may vary, and you should contact your chosen university directly to find out about the application procedure and deadlines in detail. The application process is usually organized online via the Dream Apply platform or another IT tool.

The basic university entry requirements include:

Previous education - an attested certificate of secondary education or higher education diploma allowing you to pursue the desired studies,

Recognition of your previous diploma - assessed by the Latvian recognition institution - the Academic Information Centre,

Sufficient study language proficiency, usually English. This must be equal to or higher than B2 according to CEFRL levels.

Detailed entry requirements can be found here. As each university can set its own additional entry requirements, for example, previous grades, exams, tests, interviews, etc., please visit the website of your chosen university to find out the specific entry requirements in detail.

The application deadlines depend on the specific intake:

For the autumn semester the deadline for EU students is usually the beginning of July, and for non-EU students the beginning of June.

For the spring semester the deadline for EU students is the beginning of December, and for non-EU students the beginning of November or mid-October.

Due to the current pandemic situation, many universities have extended the application deadlines.

If you are still studying in the last semester and have not received a diploma yet, you can apply with provisional results from your school. You have to submit a provisional certificate officially signed and stamped by the school/university. This is only applicable if a university in Latvia agrees to admit you with the provisional certificate/document.

It is possible for students to transfer their credits and continue their studies at their chosen university in Latvia. Contact the university to find out more about the application process and the details and requirements.