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Citizens of 39 eligible countries are welcome to apply for Latvian State scholarship for studies in Latvian higher education institutions.
Citizens of
30+ Countries
More than 30 countries have partnered with Latvia to make scholarship available for their citizens. Check to see if yours is on the map!
Application
Conditions
Scholarships
Latvian state scholarships are available for studies.
One Application
Each applicant can submit only one application on an open call.
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD’s
A scholarship can be received by Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students for studies.
30+ countries
Citizens from over 30 countries can apply.
Scholarships
Latvian state scholarships are available for studies.
One Application
Each applicant can submit only one application on an open call.
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD’s
A scholarship can be received by Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students for studies.
30+ countries
Citizens from over 30 countries can apply.
Scholarships
Latvian state scholarships are available for studies.
One Application
Each applicant can submit only one application on an open call.
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD’s
A scholarship can be received by Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students for studies.
30+ countries
Citizens from over 30 countries can apply.
Scholarships
Latvian state scholarships are available for studies.
One Application
Each applicant can submit only one application on an open call.
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD’s
A scholarship can be received by Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students for studies.
30+ countries
Citizens from over 30 countries can apply.
Languages of Instruction
EnglishGB
LatvianLV
Things to Remember
Average tuition fee ranges from €2,800 to €15,000 per year. For medical or executive business programmes it may cost up to €15,000 per year.
A scholarship cannot be awarded concurrently with other grants.
A scholarship holder is required to make his own arrangements for insurance coverage.
A scholarship do not fully cover all the expenses related to your studies. Some expenses related to tuition fees, living costs, and other expenses must be covered personally.
Travel expenses from a home country to and from Latvia are not covered by a Latvian state scholarship.
If student is present in the territory of Latvia for less than 15 calendar days, then no scholarship is provided.
Scholarship for studies
For Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD studies at Latvian higher education institutions
Amount of the scholarship
€500 per month for Bachelor’s (and 2nd level professional higher education students for 2nd and 3rd study year)
€600 per month for Master’s students (and 2nd level professional higher education students starting from 4th study year)
€700 per month for Phd students.
Eligable applicants
Bachelor's students who have already successfully completed at least 1 academic year at any higher education institution (HEI);
Master’s or PhD students from any previous HEI.
Awarded time period
Up to 10 month for Bachelor’s and Master’s students;
Up to 11 months for PhD students
Application conditions
An applicant must choose a study programme at a Latvian HEI prior to the application for a scholarship;
An applicant must receive the confirmation letter for the chosen study programme from the Latvian HEI prior to the application for a scholarship;
An applicant, who is already studying at a Latvian HEI, should also receive the confirmation letter for the present or chosen study programme prior to the application for a scholarship;
The confirmation letter for the chosen study programme from a Latvian HEI needs to be provided by the designated contact person.
The international student can receive a Latvian state scholarship for a maximum of two terms during their studies.
* The list of contact persons of Latvian HEI can be found HERE.
1. Copy of a letter by the higher education institution (HEI)
2. Curriculum vitae (CV)
Use the CV Europass templat: europass.cedefop.europa.eu
3. Letter of motivation
Include activities outside studies related to the study fi eld in Latvia or in the home country.
4. Proof of education
Diploma and supplements or transcript of records of the last 2 semesters.
! First year Master's students must provide their bachelor diploma copy and its supplement!
5. Letters of recommendation
Copies of two letters of recommendation from academic staff members, signed within the last 6 months.
6. Study plan
Find the study plan form HERE
7. Copy of language certificate
Amount of the scholarship
€500 per month for Bachelor’s (and 2nd level professional higher education students for 2nd and 3rd study year)
€600 per month for Master’s students (and 2nd level professional higher education students starting from 4th study year)
€700 per month for Phd students.
Eligable applicants
Bachelor's students who have already successfully completed at least 1 academic year at any higher education institution (HEI);
Master’s or PhD students from any previous HEI.
Awarded time period
Up to 10 month for Bachelor’s and Master’s students;
Up to 11 months for PhD students
Application conditions
An applicant must choose a study programme at a Latvian HEI prior to the application for a scholarship;
An applicant must receive the confirmation letter for the chosen study programme from the Latvian HEI prior to the application for a scholarship;
An applicant, who is already studying at a Latvian HEI, should also receive the confirmation letter for the present or chosen study programme prior to the application for a scholarship;
The confirmation letter for the chosen study programme from a Latvian HEI needs to be provided by the designated contact person.
The international student can receive a Latvian state scholarship for a maximum of two terms during their studies.
* The list of contact persons of Latvian HEI can be found HERE.
1. Copy of a letter by the higher education institution (HEI)
2. Curriculum vitae (CV)
Use the CV Europass templat: europass.cedefop.europa.eu
3. Letter of motivation
Include activities outside studies related to the study fi eld in Latvia or in the home country.
4. Proof of education
Diploma and supplements or transcript of records of the last 2 semesters.
! First year Master's students must provide their bachelor diploma copy and its supplement!
5. Letters of recommendation
Copies of two letters of recommendation from academic staff members, signed within the last 6 months.
6. Study plan
Find the study plan form HERE
7. Copy of language certificate
Annual Call for Applications
From 1 February to 1 April!
How to Apply?
The application process takes place online in an electronic application system.
Apply hereThe application process takes place online in an electronic application system.
Apply hereApplication Step-by-Step
1
An applicant has to register in the system and make a profile with a unique login and password,
2
fill in an application form according to the set CRITERIA;
incomplete and incorrect applications are not assessed.
3
attach all the necessary application documents (translated in Latvian or English),
4
submit the application by the deadline of the call,
5
receive an official decision on the award of the scholarship by e-mail in June, and the decision is available in the candidate’s profile of the electronic application system.
*
?
With questions about scholarships please write to scholarships@viaa.gov.lv
*
All applications will be evaluated and the final decision on granting scholarships will be made by the evaluation committee of VIAA.
The evaluation criteria can be found HERE.
**
The Latvian state scholarship shall be granted according to the Cabinet Regulation No. 68 “Procedures for Granting Scholarships to Foreigners”
Summer Schools
For international students, academic and research staff
Eligible applicants
International students, academic and research staff can apply for the participation in summer schools in Latvia financed by the Latvian state scholarships;
Interested applicants may be from more than 30 eligible countries which have signed an agreement on the co-operation in education and science with Latvia and are other partner countries in Europe, Asia, North and South America and Africa;
Eligible summer schools
Application
Financial provisions
The scholarship funding will be transferred to the summer school organizers, no money will be handed out to the Latvian scholarship winners;
The participants of the summer schools must cover travel expenses from the country of origin to the summer school location in Latvia, as well as insurance and visa expenses by themselves;
The necessary documents for the summer schools must be submitted directly to the organizers of the summer schools;
The organizers will inform all the applicants about the results of the scholarship competition.
|
Summer school |
Description |
Date |
Contact person |
|
Living Traditions: Latvia’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Organizer: University of Latvia Cooperation partner: Daugavpils University Location: Riga, Daugavpils, Subate, Latvia
|
Exploring Latvia’s rich intangible cultural heritage, with a special focus on the regions of Latgale and Sēlija, while presenting Latvia as part of the broader European cultural space. The organisers invite participants to examine Latvia’s living traditions through the lenses of history, community memory and creative practice. |
28.06. – 07.07.2026. |
Tatjana Bogdanovica E-mail: tatjana.bogdanovica@lu.lv Phone: +37126622136 Address: Kalpaka Boulevard 4, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050 |
|
The international summer school on the temporary architecture and spatial design “FestivaL’and 7.0”
Organizer: Art Academy of Latvia Co-organisers: Institute of Contemporary Art, Design and Architecture; RISEBA University of Applied Sciences Location: Valmiera, Latvia
|
Focuses on temporary architecture and urban space design, where students create full-scale wooden spatial installations and environmental objects in the city. It combines lectures, workshops and practical construction to explore Latvian culture, contemporary city-making and sustainable use of wood as a local material. |
15.07. – 25.07.2026 |
Dina Suhanova E-mail: dina.suhanova@lma.lv Phone: +37122306818 Address: O.Kalpaka Boulevard 13, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050 |
|
Swarm & Detect: Next-Gen UAV in Smart City
Organizer: Riga Technical University Location: Riga, Latvia
|
Two‑week intensive programme that combines lectures, labs and company visits to explore modern drone (UAV) technologies and their applications in smart cities, environmental monitoring and sustainable logistics. It focuses on civil, ethical and innovative uses of UAVs, helping students design, build and test drones, work in interdisciplinary teams, and understand how autonomous systems, AI and sensors can make cities safer, greener and more connected. |
03.08. – 14.08.2026. |
Nataļja Muračova E-mail: natalja.muracova@rtu.lv Phone: +371 67089106 Address: 12 Azenes Street, Riga, Latvia, LV-1048 |
|
ChipLight: Building the Future of Integrated Photonics
Organizer: Riga Technical University Location: Riga, Latvia
|
Will introduce students to integrated photonics and microchip technologies through lectures, lab work and company visits at Riga Technical University and the Latvian Microchip Competence Centre. Participants will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in areas such as silicon and quantum photonics, optical communications, sensors and microchip design, preparing them for careers in high‑tech and research. |
03.08. – 14.08.2026 |
Nataļja Muračova E-mail: natalja.muracova@rtu.lv Phone: +371 67089106 Address: 12 Azenes Street, Riga, Latvia, LV-1048 |
|
Latvian Language and Culture Organizer: University of Latvia Location: Riga, Latvia
|
An intensive programme that offers foreign students and other interested participants the opportunity to learn Latvian at levels A1–B1 and improve their language skills through real-life communication in Riga and other regions of Latvia. It also introduces participants to Latvia’s history, society and cultural space, including coastal and Livonian heritage, through lectures, excursions and interactive cultural activities. |
05.08. – 18.08.202 |
Sarmite Miltina E-mail: sarmite.miltina@lu.lv Phone: +37167034892 Address: Aspazijas bulvāris 5, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050 |
|
In Situ Organizer: Art Academy of Latvia Location: Kuldiga, Latvia
|
Focuses on contemporary jewellery, where participants will create experimental jewellery boxes and display objects that explore the relationship between jewellery, space and presentation. It combines lectures, research into Latvian jewellery traditions and intensive workshop practice in Kuldīga to develop individual projects that connect craft skills with innovative, conceptual thinking |
10.08. – 20.08.2026. |
Asoc.prof. Rasma Puspure E-mail: rasma.puspure@lma.lv Phone: +37126189179 Address: Kalpaka Boulevard 13, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050 |
Eligible applicants
International students, academic and research staff can apply for the participation in summer schools in Latvia financed by the Latvian state scholarships;
Interested applicants may be from more than 30 eligible countries which have signed an agreement on the co-operation in education and science with Latvia and are other partner countries in Europe, Asia, North and South America and Africa;
Eligible summer schools
Application
Financial provisions
The scholarship funding will be transferred to the summer school organizers, no money will be handed out to the Latvian scholarship winners;
The participants of the summer schools must cover travel expenses from the country of origin to the summer school location in Latvia, as well as insurance and visa expenses by themselves;
The necessary documents for the summer schools must be submitted directly to the organizers of the summer schools;
The organizers will inform all the applicants about the results of the scholarship competition.
|
Summer school |
Description |
Date |
Contact person |
|
Living Traditions: Latvia’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Organizer: University of Latvia Cooperation partner: Daugavpils University Location: Riga, Daugavpils, Subate, Latvia
|
Exploring Latvia’s rich intangible cultural heritage, with a special focus on the regions of Latgale and Sēlija, while presenting Latvia as part of the broader European cultural space. The organisers invite participants to examine Latvia’s living traditions through the lenses of history, community memory and creative practice. |
28.06. – 07.07.2026. |
Tatjana Bogdanovica E-mail: tatjana.bogdanovica@lu.lv Phone: +37126622136 Address: Kalpaka Boulevard 4, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050 |
|
The international summer school on the temporary architecture and spatial design “FestivaL’and 7.0”
Organizer: Art Academy of Latvia Co-organisers: Institute of Contemporary Art, Design and Architecture; RISEBA University of Applied Sciences Location: Valmiera, Latvia
|
Focuses on temporary architecture and urban space design, where students create full-scale wooden spatial installations and environmental objects in the city. It combines lectures, workshops and practical construction to explore Latvian culture, contemporary city-making and sustainable use of wood as a local material. |
15.07. – 25.07.2026 |
Dina Suhanova E-mail: dina.suhanova@lma.lv Phone: +37122306818 Address: O.Kalpaka Boulevard 13, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050 |
|
Swarm & Detect: Next-Gen UAV in Smart City
Organizer: Riga Technical University Location: Riga, Latvia
|
Two‑week intensive programme that combines lectures, labs and company visits to explore modern drone (UAV) technologies and their applications in smart cities, environmental monitoring and sustainable logistics. It focuses on civil, ethical and innovative uses of UAVs, helping students design, build and test drones, work in interdisciplinary teams, and understand how autonomous systems, AI and sensors can make cities safer, greener and more connected. |
03.08. – 14.08.2026. |
Nataļja Muračova E-mail: natalja.muracova@rtu.lv Phone: +371 67089106 Address: 12 Azenes Street, Riga, Latvia, LV-1048 |
|
ChipLight: Building the Future of Integrated Photonics
Organizer: Riga Technical University Location: Riga, Latvia
|
Will introduce students to integrated photonics and microchip technologies through lectures, lab work and company visits at Riga Technical University and the Latvian Microchip Competence Centre. Participants will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in areas such as silicon and quantum photonics, optical communications, sensors and microchip design, preparing them for careers in high‑tech and research. |
03.08. – 14.08.2026 |
Nataļja Muračova E-mail: natalja.muracova@rtu.lv Phone: +371 67089106 Address: 12 Azenes Street, Riga, Latvia, LV-1048 |
|
Latvian Language and Culture Organizer: University of Latvia Location: Riga, Latvia
|
An intensive programme that offers foreign students and other interested participants the opportunity to learn Latvian at levels A1–B1 and improve their language skills through real-life communication in Riga and other regions of Latvia. It also introduces participants to Latvia’s history, society and cultural space, including coastal and Livonian heritage, through lectures, excursions and interactive cultural activities. |
05.08. – 18.08.202 |
Sarmite Miltina E-mail: sarmite.miltina@lu.lv Phone: +37167034892 Address: Aspazijas bulvāris 5, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050 |
|
In Situ Organizer: Art Academy of Latvia Location: Kuldiga, Latvia
|
Focuses on contemporary jewellery, where participants will create experimental jewellery boxes and display objects that explore the relationship between jewellery, space and presentation. It combines lectures, research into Latvian jewellery traditions and intensive workshop practice in Kuldīga to develop individual projects that connect craft skills with innovative, conceptual thinking |
10.08. – 20.08.2026. |
Asoc.prof. Rasma Puspure E-mail: rasma.puspure@lma.lv Phone: +37126189179 Address: Kalpaka Boulevard 13, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050 |
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