Why Latvia.
Latvia offers affordable, English-taught degrees in business, IT, and aviation — at the crossroads of the Baltics. Riga's Art Nouveau beauty, low living costs, EU access, and a growing tech and finance sector make it a quietly excellent value destination.
Ask the expertAffordable EU degrees
English-taught tuition of €2,000–8,000/year with some of the EU's lowest living costs — strong value inside the Schengen zone.
Business, IT & aviation
RTU, the University of Latvia, and the renowned aviation institute lead in engineering, IT, and pilot training.
Art Nouveau Riga
Study in one of Europe's most beautiful capitals — a UNESCO Art Nouveau cityscape and a lively student scene.
English-taught & central
A growing English catalogue plus a Baltic-hub location with cheap travel across northern Europe.
Growing tech & finance
Riga's expanding fintech, IT, and shared-services sectors offer internships and graduate roles.
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When you can
begin.
The main intake — all programmes and scholarships open.
A small second intake in some programmes.
What it really
costs.
Latvia is an affordable EU destination with low tuition and living costs. Use this as a planning guide.
* Aviation and pilot programmes are specialised and priced higher; scholarships exist for strong applicants.
Cost of living
Riga is the priciest — and cheap by EU standards. Ventspils and Liepāja are cheaper still. Low rents, inexpensive food, and good transport keep budgets comfortable across the country.
Funding that
follows merit.
Where you'll
live & study.
Riga
The University of Latvia and RTU in a stunning Art Nouveau capital — the Baltics' largest, liveliest city.
Ventspils
A tidy seaside city with a high-tech university college and a strong IT and engineering focus.
Liepāja
A breezy Baltic coast city known for music and the arts, with affordable living and a relaxed pace.
The visa,
step by step.
EHEC manages your visa end-to-end. We assemble your document checklist, open and verify your blocked account, arrange tax-compliant financial proofs, book your embassy appointment, and run mock interviews until you walk in confident.
Ask the expertAdmission letter
Secure your university place — the basis of the long-stay visa / residence permit.
Proof of funds
Show around €500/month for your stay. We prepare the documentation.
Visa / residence permit
Apply at the Latvian mission; longer programmes use a temporary residence permit.
Stay & work
Graduates may seek work in Riga's tech and services economy, with EU mobility options.
Tuition is €2,000–8,000/year (aviation higher); living runs €500–800/month — low for the EU. Scholarships are available at several universities.
Latvian university cities are safe and welcoming, with student healthcare and a small but growing international community.
Yes — students may work up to 20 hours/week, with useful roles in Riga's services and tech sectors.
A growing fintech and IT scene plus EU access shape outcomes; English works in tech, Latvian helps elsewhere.
Not for English-taught programmes. Latvian (or Russian, widely spoken) helps daily life; we plan language support.