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Universities in Latvia for international students

List of Latvia Universities

1. Riga Graduate School of Law

Number of Students: 7000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 1995
About University:

Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL) is a specialised law school located in Riga, Latvia. RGSL offers interdisciplinary bachelor and masters programmes in law, allowing engaged and curious students to combine their law studies with courses in business, international relations, finance and diplomacy. 

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2. EKA University of Applied Sciences

Number of Students: 40000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

The EKA University of Applied Sciences was founded on July 23, 1998. The EKA offers a modern study environment - real and virtual lecture rooms, a modern library where you can find a large variety of books and periodicals, audio materials, video materials, electronic data basis, and informative Internet resources in Russian, English, German and other languages.

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3. BA School of Business and Finance

Number of Students: 40000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Founded in 1992 as Banking College under the Bank of Latvia and in 1997 it was accredited as Higher Educational Institution, today known as BA School of Business and Finance offering studies to more than 1200 students. BA School of Business and Finance (BASBF) is one of the leading, self- financing business schools in Latvia.

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4. Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Number of Students: 6000
City: Valmiera
Foundation Year: 1996
About University:

Located in the creative and restless city of Valmiera, a place where you can expect high-quality studies and unforgettable student life. Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) is a state higher education institution, which offers 17 study programmes at the Faculty of Society and Science and the Faculty of Engineering. ViA offers high-quality and flexible study programmes that successfully balance theory and practice. These are adapted to the current needs of society and changes in the labour market. The quality of the studies is ensured by experienced and professional teaching staff, advanced study methods, as well as by students who know what they want to achieve and how to succeed.

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5. ISMA University of Applied Sciences

Number of Students: 40000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

ISMA University of Applied Sciences is the Latvian higher education institution with rich traditions and clear vision of its place in the European higher education area. ISMA was founded in 1994 on the base of Riga Aviation University.

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6. Liepaja University

Number of Students: 1500
City: Liepāja
Foundation Year: 1954
About University:

In Latvia, there are six universities, and Liepāja University is one of the foremost regional public higher institutions in the country. Liepāja University is the largest center of education, science, and innovation in the Kurzeme region. The university dates back to 1950 and is one of the oldest higher education establishments in Latvia. As an institution, LiepU has a substantial scope of experience and academic traditions, located in the heart of Liepāja, Latvia.

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7. Baltic International Academy

Number of Students: 2000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 1992
About University:

Baltic International Academy is one of the largest non-governmental universities in the Baltics, founded in 1992; it is an officially accredited higher education institution in Latvia, offering training programs accredited in the Republic of Latvia and recognized throughout the world.

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8. Daugavpils University

Number of Students: 40000
City: Daugavpils
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Daugavpils University was founded in 1921, and today is the biggest regional state university in Latvia. Primarily having been established as an educational institution for teachers, the university continues its pedagogical traditions simultaneously focusing on life sciences, linguistics, social sciences and management. 

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9. RISEBA University of Business, Arts and Technology

Number of Students: 40000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

RISEBA University of Applied Sciences is a private university with more than 27 years of experience, which offers competitive education and prepares high-level specialists and managers in business and creative industries for work in an international environment. The university was founded in 1992. 

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10. Latvian Academy of Sport Education

Number of Students: 40000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Established in 1921, the Latvian Academy of Sport Education is a state higher education institution that realizes accredited study programmes to train specialists to work in education, sport, state, municipal institutions and organizations as they have the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to lead and organize education, sport, health promoting and other activities.

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11. Stockholm School of Economics in Riga

Number of Students: 40000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

The Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga) is a business school in Riga, Latvia, founded in 1994 and over the years has acquired a reputation as the leading business school in the region. 

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12. University of Latvia

Number of Students: 40000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

The University of Latvia is the largest university in the country. It is the largest comprehensive university in Latvia with a prominent standing both in the development of the entire education system and in the overall growth of the country's economy. UL is a modern centre of academic and professional studies, which, along with research in natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, technical sciences and medicine provides opportunities to acquire various types and levels of higher education to the residents of Latvia and other countries.

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13. Latvia Maritime Academy

Number of Students: 40000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Latvian Maritime Academy (LMA) is the first and only institute in Latvia to provide higher maritime vocational education and training for the maritime industry on a regular basis.

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14. Rīga Stradiņš University

Number of Students: 40000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Rīga Stradiņš University is one of the most modern universities in the Baltic States with an extensive choice of study programmes in health care and social sciences, a strong foundation in research and international recognition.

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15. Turība University

Number of Students: 40000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Turība University is the largest private university in the Baltics. Here, knowledge goes hand in hand with practical skills - a combination highly appreciated by employers. We inspire young people to be enterprising and implement their ideas, as well as encourage them to work not only in Latvia but also internationally. There is no limit to people who are motivated and rich in ideas!

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16. Riga Technical University

Number of Students: 40000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

RTU is a modern internationally recognized university. It is the only polytechnic university in Latvia and the largest university in the country – it educates and trains almost 15 thousand students. RTU is focused on becoming a third generation university that not only provides high quality education, but also conducts advanced research and ensures innovation and technology transfer, practically implementing scientific discoveries.

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17. Rezekne Academy of Technologies

Number of Students: 40000
City: Rēzekne
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Rezekne Academy of Technologies (RTA) is a state founded higher education institution with unlimited international accreditation. Its roots go back to 1925 with record sheets starting from 1 August 1925.  There are three faculties at RTA: Faculty of Economics and Management, Faculty of Engineering, and Faculty of Education, Languages, and Design offering more than 50 bachelor`s, master`s, and doctoral study programmes in Latvian and 14 programmes in English.

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18. Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

Number of Students: 40000
City: Jelgava
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies is a higher education and science establishment of the Republic of Latvia, where scientific research as well as academic and professional study programmes are carried out.

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19. Latvian Christian Academy

Number of Students: 40000
City: Jūrmala
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Latvian Christian academy is a European center for research and higher education which offers innovative ways to master modern professional knowledge without cutting off ties with spiritual roots of European Christian heritager. Our graduates work with people, run various offices and projects, and this is why professional knowledge and skills is offered along with value-oriented teaching.

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20. Latvian Academy of Culture

Number of Students: 40000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Founded in 1990, the Latvian Academy of Culture is a higher education institution. The Latvian Academy of Culture realises accredited higher education study programmes at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral levels. The Research Centre and the Creative Activity Centre of the Latvian Academy of Culture as well as the students and the lecturers of the Academy take part in the realisation of the scientific research and artistic creation.

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21. Riga Aeronautical Institute

Number of Students: 40000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Riga Aeronautical Institute (RAI) is one of the oldest educational institutions of Latvia with rich experience and traditions of training of specialists in the aviation and transport sphere. RAI, founded in 1942 as a school of training of aviation specialists, from 1989 is an institution of higher education with many years’ successful experience of work on the international market of educational service.

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22. Transport and Telecommunication Institute

Number of Students: 40000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

TSI is a modern dynamic technical university of applied sciences, providing high quality education with focus on applied research. TSI provides academic study programs in the following directions: transport and logistics, aviation, computer sciences and networks, electronics and robotics, management and business.

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23. Ventspils University of Applied Sciences

Number of Students: 40000
City: Ventspils
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Established in 1997,  Ventspils University of Applied Sciences is a national higher education and science institution. The VUAS has three faculties: the Faculty of Economics and Management, the faculty of Translation Studies, and the Faculty of Information Technology. 

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24. Riga Business School at Riga Technical University

Number of Students: 40000
City: Riga
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Riga Business School (RBS) has operated within RTU since 1991. It was established in cooperation with State University of New York at Buffalo, USA, and University of Ottawa, Canada.

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Latvia is continuously opening up to meet up with the international community even as a small population, universities in Latvia offer programs at all levels from bachelor to doctorate.

There are over 200 programs taught primarily in English and some other programs are taught in other foreign languages as well.

Riga, the capital and largest city in Latvia is home to the majority of higher institutions in the country and the oldest one, the University of Latvia where English-taught programs are increasing by the year.

International students from over 50 countries make up at least 10% of the student population in Latvia and the country aims to increase this number in the coming years. Other university cities in Latvia include Daugavpils and Liepāja, known for their beautiful architecture and colorful beaches.

Higher Institutions in Latvia:

BA School of Business and Finance Liepaja University Daugavpils University
ISMA University of Applied Sciences RISEBA University of Business, Arts and Technology Baltic International Academy
Latvian Academy of Culture Riga Graduate School of Law Ventspils University College
Latvian Christian Academy Riga Business School at Riga Technical University
University College of Economics and Culture
Latvia University of Agriculture Riga Aeronautical Institute
Transport and Telecommunication Institute
Rezekne Academy of Technologies Riga Technical University Turība University
Rīga Stradiņš University Latvia Maritime Academy University of Latvia
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga Latvian Academy of Sport Education Other

 

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