WHY LATVIA?

Latvia known as Republic of Latvia one of the Europe’s hidden gems for higher education. Latvia’s safe and welcoming cities and dazzling coastline, it is excellent for students and visitors alike. Based on the Baltic Sea, Latvia is considerable of a crossroads between East and West, and in this cultured country. Many different languages are spoken in Latvia like – Latvian, Russian, German, and of course English.

Latvia has had a tempestuous past, being integrated into Russia for a long time and had a brief fling with independence after World War I and becoming an autonomous state in 1991. With population of approx. 2 million, Latvia is really a small country. Capital city Riga has a wealthy cultural heritage including opera, ballet, art galleries and museums.

Universities in Latvia

Despite a miniature country, Latvian universities have eagerly adopted to the demands of international students. To attract international students for study in Latvia, universities introduce over hundreds of English-taught study programmes to choose. These programs also available at the Bachelor level.

Many Latvian universities are situated in the capital city of Riga, as well as the largest city of Latvia. University of Latvia is one of the largest university of Latvia. Also, one of the oldest university of Latvia with a 100 years of excellence in education. University of Latvia teaches a number of courses in English along with medicine and dentistry. Another one of the popular university and largest cohort of international students in Latvia is Riga Stradins University. With approx. 25% international student population from approx. 50 different countries.

Other popular university towns are Daugavpils with its dazzling architectural heritage, and Liepāja, famed for its Blue Flag beaches on the Baltic coast.

Student life in Latvia

If anyone like the outdoors Latvia is one of the best option for him. Apart from famous white sandy beaches one can enjoy the nature beauty by visiting many places to enjoy the beautiful sceneries, there are lots of activities to do like hiking or skiing in the pine forests, wind-surfing, water-skiing and bobsledding.

As compare to other European study destinations the cost of living and study is very economical in Lativa. Being a largest city of Latvia, Riga has a blossoming nightlife where you will always find something to do. In year 2014 Riga was nominated as the European Capital of Culture.

Universities in Latvia

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