International Students' Survival Guide to Life in Latvia

The Student Union of Latvia (LSA) advocates for the interests of all students in Latvia (including international students) nationally and internationally, playing a crucial role in higher education policy discussions. LSA performs the following functions:

• Provides feedback on student interests regarding legislative projects.

• Nominates student representatives to the Council of Higher Education and other relevant bodies as per established regulations.

• Ensures representation of local student councils in foreign settings.

• Addresses other issues concerning student representation within its jurisdiction.

LSA operates as a union comprising student councils from higher education institutions (HEIs) across Latvia. These councils uphold the union’s activities by representing their HEI’s student body at the LSA Congress and Council, the decision-making organs. The executive body of LSA, the LSA Board, is elected by these student councils. 

The Student Council, an independent organisation funded by HEI and elected by students, focuses on safeguarding student rights and representing their interests in academic, social, and cultural matters at both faculty and institutional levels. The most active students in each faculty convene within the Student Council, where any student can join as a volunteer activist at any time. Participation offers opportunities for enhancing management skills through event organisation and gaining insights into various aspects of academic administration.

Erasmus Student Network Latvia is part of the larger Erasmus Student Network (ESN AISBL), Europe’s largest student association operating in over 500 HEIs across 42 countries. In Latvia, ESN Latvia connects ESN Riga, ESN Jelgava, and ESN Valmiera with ESN AISBL, fulfilling the following objectives:

A Facilitating the academic and social integration of international students and reintegration of local students post-academic exchange. A Advocating for the interests of international students and those participating in exchange programmes in Latvia.

A Fostering cross-cultural understanding among different nationalities through informal education methods. A Promoting study and traineeship mobility as integral parts of the Latvian study process. A Internationalising Latvian higher education and enhancing its visibility and attractiveness to international students. A Supporting and promoting collaboration among ESN Latvia’s member sections. These organisations play vital roles in enhancing student life and fostering internationalisation within Latvian higher education.

The Student Union of Latvia (LSA) advocates for the interests of all students in Latvia (including international students) nationally and internationally, playing a crucial role in higher education policy discussions. LSA performs the following functions:

• Provides feedback on student interests regarding legislative projects.

• Nominates student representatives to the Council of Higher Education and other relevant bodies as per established regulations.

• Ensures representation of local student councils in foreign settings.

• Addresses other issues concerning student representation within its jurisdiction.

LSA operates as a union comprising student councils from higher education institutions (HEIs) across Latvia. These councils uphold the union’s activities by representing their HEI’s student body at the LSA Congress and Council, the decision-making organs. The executive body of LSA, the LSA Board, is elected by these student councils. 

The Student Council, an independent organisation funded by HEI and elected by students, focuses on safeguarding student rights and representing their interests in academic, social, and cultural matters at both faculty and institutional levels. The most active students in each faculty convene within the Student Council, where any student can join as a volunteer activist at any time. Participation offers opportunities for enhancing management skills through event organisation and gaining insights into various aspects of academic administration.

Erasmus Student Network Latvia is part of the larger Erasmus Student Network (ESN AISBL), Europe’s largest student association operating in over 500 HEIs across 42 countries. In Latvia, ESN Latvia connects ESN Riga, ESN Jelgava, and ESN Valmiera with ESN AISBL, fulfilling the following objectives:

A Facilitating the academic and social integration of international students and reintegration of local students post-academic exchange. A Advocating for the interests of international students and those participating in exchange programmes in Latvia.

A Fostering cross-cultural understanding among different nationalities through informal education methods. A Promoting study and traineeship mobility as integral parts of the Latvian study process. A Internationalising Latvian higher education and enhancing its visibility and attractiveness to international students. A Supporting and promoting collaboration among ESN Latvia’s member sections. These organisations play vital roles in enhancing student life and fostering internationalisation within Latvian higher education.

The Student Union of Latvia (LSA) advocates for the interests of all students in Latvia (including international students) nationally and internationally, playing a crucial role in higher education policy discussions. LSA performs the following functions:

• Provides feedback on student interests regarding legislative projects.

• Nominates student representatives to the Council of Higher Education and other relevant bodies as per established regulations.

• Ensures representation of local student councils in foreign settings.

• Addresses other issues concerning student representation within its jurisdiction.

LSA operates as a union comprising student councils from higher education institutions (HEIs) across Latvia. These councils uphold the union’s activities by representing their HEI’s student body at the LSA Congress and Council, the decision-making organs. The executive body of LSA, the LSA Board, is elected by these student councils. 

The Student Council, an independent organisation funded by HEI and elected by students, focuses on safeguarding student rights and representing their interests in academic, social, and cultural matters at both faculty and institutional levels. The most active students in each faculty convene within the Student Council, where any student can join as a volunteer activist at any time. Participation offers opportunities for enhancing management skills through event organisation and gaining insights into various aspects of academic administration.

Erasmus Student Network Latvia is part of the larger Erasmus Student Network (ESN AISBL), Europe’s largest student association operating in over 500 HEIs across 42 countries. In Latvia, ESN Latvia connects ESN Riga, ESN Jelgava, and ESN Valmiera with ESN AISBL, fulfilling the following objectives:

A Facilitating the academic and social integration of international students and reintegration of local students post-academic exchange. A Advocating for the interests of international students and those participating in exchange programmes in Latvia.

A Fostering cross-cultural understanding among different nationalities through informal education methods. A Promoting study and traineeship mobility as integral parts of the Latvian study process. A Internationalising Latvian higher education and enhancing its visibility and attractiveness to international students. A Supporting and promoting collaboration among ESN Latvia’s member sections. These organisations play vital roles in enhancing student life and fostering internationalisation within Latvian higher education.

The Student Union of Latvia (LSA) advocates for the interests of all students in Latvia (including international students) nationally and internationally, playing a crucial role in higher education policy discussions. LSA performs the following functions:

• Provides feedback on student interests regarding legislative projects.

• Nominates student representatives to the Council of Higher Education and other relevant bodies as per established regulations.

• Ensures representation of local student councils in foreign settings.

• Addresses other issues concerning student representation within its jurisdiction.

LSA operates as a union comprising student councils from higher education institutions (HEIs) across Latvia. These councils uphold the union’s activities by representing their HEI’s student body at the LSA Congress and Council, the decision-making organs. The executive body of LSA, the LSA Board, is elected by these student councils. 

The Student Council, an independent organisation funded by HEI and elected by students, focuses on safeguarding student rights and representing their interests in academic, social, and cultural matters at both faculty and institutional levels. The most active students in each faculty convene within the Student Council, where any student can join as a volunteer activist at any time. Participation offers opportunities for enhancing management skills through event organisation and gaining insights into various aspects of academic administration.

Erasmus Student Network Latvia is part of the larger Erasmus Student Network (ESN AISBL), Europe’s largest student association operating in over 500 HEIs across 42 countries. In Latvia, ESN Latvia connects ESN Riga, ESN Jelgava, and ESN Valmiera with ESN AISBL, fulfilling the following objectives:

A Facilitating the academic and social integration of international students and reintegration of local students post-academic exchange. A Advocating for the interests of international students and those participating in exchange programmes in Latvia.

A Fostering cross-cultural understanding among different nationalities through informal education methods. A Promoting study and traineeship mobility as integral parts of the Latvian study process. A Internationalising Latvian higher education and enhancing its visibility and attractiveness to international students. A Supporting and promoting collaboration among ESN Latvia’s member sections. These organisations play vital roles in enhancing student life and fostering internationalisation within Latvian higher education.

The Student Union of Latvia (LSA) advocates for the interests of all students in Latvia (including international students) nationally and internationally, playing a crucial role in higher education policy discussions. LSA performs the following functions:

• Provides feedback on student interests regarding legislative projects.

• Nominates student representatives to the Council of Higher Education and other relevant bodies as per established regulations.

• Ensures representation of local student councils in foreign settings.

• Addresses other issues concerning student representation within its jurisdiction.

LSA operates as a union comprising student councils from higher education institutions (HEIs) across Latvia. These councils uphold the union’s activities by representing their HEI’s student body at the LSA Congress and Council, the decision-making organs. The executive body of LSA, the LSA Board, is elected by these student councils. 

The Student Council, an independent organisation funded by HEI and elected by students, focuses on safeguarding student rights and representing their interests in academic, social, and cultural matters at both faculty and institutional levels. The most active students in each faculty convene within the Student Council, where any student can join as a volunteer activist at any time. Participation offers opportunities for enhancing management skills through event organisation and gaining insights into various aspects of academic administration.

Erasmus Student Network Latvia is part of the larger Erasmus Student Network (ESN AISBL), Europe’s largest student association operating in over 500 HEIs across 42 countries. In Latvia, ESN Latvia connects ESN Riga, ESN Jelgava, and ESN Valmiera with ESN AISBL, fulfilling the following objectives:

A Facilitating the academic and social integration of international students and reintegration of local students post-academic exchange. A Advocating for the interests of international students and those participating in exchange programmes in Latvia.

A Fostering cross-cultural understanding among different nationalities through informal education methods. A Promoting study and traineeship mobility as integral parts of the Latvian study process. A Internationalising Latvian higher education and enhancing its visibility and attractiveness to international students. A Supporting and promoting collaboration among ESN Latvia’s member sections. These organisations play vital roles in enhancing student life and fostering internationalisation within Latvian higher education.

The Student Union of Latvia (LSA) advocates for the interests of all students in Latvia (including international students) nationally and internationally, playing a crucial role in higher education policy discussions. LSA performs the following functions:

• Provides feedback on student interests regarding legislative projects.

• Nominates student representatives to the Council of Higher Education and other relevant bodies as per established regulations.

• Ensures representation of local student councils in foreign settings.

• Addresses other issues concerning student representation within its jurisdiction.

LSA operates as a union comprising student councils from higher education institutions (HEIs) across Latvia. These councils uphold the union’s activities by representing their HEI’s student body at the LSA Congress and Council, the decision-making organs. The executive body of LSA, the LSA Board, is elected by these student councils. 

The Student Council, an independent organisation funded by HEI and elected by students, focuses on safeguarding student rights and representing their interests in academic, social, and cultural matters at both faculty and institutional levels. The most active students in each faculty convene within the Student Council, where any student can join as a volunteer activist at any time. Participation offers opportunities for enhancing management skills through event organisation and gaining insights into various aspects of academic administration.

Erasmus Student Network Latvia is part of the larger Erasmus Student Network (ESN AISBL), Europe’s largest student association operating in over 500 HEIs across 42 countries. In Latvia, ESN Latvia connects ESN Riga, ESN Jelgava, and ESN Valmiera with ESN AISBL, fulfilling the following objectives:

A Facilitating the academic and social integration of international students and reintegration of local students post-academic exchange. A Advocating for the interests of international students and those participating in exchange programmes in Latvia.

A Fostering cross-cultural understanding among different nationalities through informal education methods. A Promoting study and traineeship mobility as integral parts of the Latvian study process. A Internationalising Latvian higher education and enhancing its visibility and attractiveness to international students. A Supporting and promoting collaboration among ESN Latvia’s member sections. These organisations play vital roles in enhancing student life and fostering internationalisation within Latvian higher education.

The Student Union of Latvia (LSA) advocates for the interests of all students in Latvia (including international students) nationally and internationally, playing a crucial role in higher education policy discussions. LSA performs the following functions:

• Provides feedback on student interests regarding legislative projects.

• Nominates student representatives to the Council of Higher Education and other relevant bodies as per established regulations.

• Ensures representation of local student councils in foreign settings.

• Addresses other issues concerning student representation within its jurisdiction.

LSA operates as a union comprising student councils from higher education institutions (HEIs) across Latvia. These councils uphold the union’s activities by representing their HEI’s student body at the LSA Congress and Council, the decision-making organs. The executive body of LSA, the LSA Board, is elected by these student councils. 

The Student Council, an independent organisation funded by HEI and elected by students, focuses on safeguarding student rights and representing their interests in academic, social, and cultural matters at both faculty and institutional levels. The most active students in each faculty convene within the Student Council, where any student can join as a volunteer activist at any time. Participation offers opportunities for enhancing management skills through event organisation and gaining insights into various aspects of academic administration.

Erasmus Student Network Latvia is part of the larger Erasmus Student Network (ESN AISBL), Europe’s largest student association operating in over 500 HEIs across 42 countries. In Latvia, ESN Latvia connects ESN Riga, ESN Jelgava, and ESN Valmiera with ESN AISBL, fulfilling the following objectives:

A Facilitating the academic and social integration of international students and reintegration of local students post-academic exchange. A Advocating for the interests of international students and those participating in exchange programmes in Latvia.

A Fostering cross-cultural understanding among different nationalities through informal education methods. A Promoting study and traineeship mobility as integral parts of the Latvian study process. A Internationalising Latvian higher education and enhancing its visibility and attractiveness to international students. A Supporting and promoting collaboration among ESN Latvia’s member sections. These organisations play vital roles in enhancing student life and fostering internationalisation within Latvian higher education.