Study in Latvia
Small EU country with English-taught medicine and low living costs in Riga.
- Tuition / year
- $11,000 – $16,000
- Living cost / year
- $6,000 – $8,500
- Visa complexity
- Moderate
- Scholarships
- Limited
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ReferenceReviewed estimate — confirm figures before you decide.
Cost ranges are ARISE reference estimates for planning — not a guarantee. Confirm the current figure before you decide.
What you'll need to apply
- Class 12 with PCB
- Entrance interview
- IELTS 6.0+
- NEET for Indian medical applicants
Popular programs & cities
After you graduate: Nine-month job-search residence permit.
Your student visa checklist
Valid passport
Document
Valid for the full duration of your course.
University offer / admission letter
Document
Confirmed enrolment from the institution.
Proof of funds
Financial
Tuition plus living costs, held for the required period.
Medical and health documents
Health
Medical fitness or screening where required.
Visa application and fee
Step
Complete the official form and pay the fee.
Biometrics / appointment
Appointment
At the embassy or visa application centre.
Your first month after landing
- 24 hoursReach your accommodation and check in
- 24 hoursMessage family that you have arrived safely
- 24 hoursActivate your local SIM / eSIM
- 7 daysOpen a student bank account in Latvia
- 7 daysComplete university registration / enrolment
- 7 daysCollect your student ID card
- 7 daysSet up transport and learn your campus route
- 30 daysRegister for healthcare access
- 30 daysUnderstand local laws, tenancy and safety rules
- 30 daysJoin student societies and the Indian student association
- 30 daysCheck part-time work rules before taking any job
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Costs, visa conditions and work rights change often. Use what is here to plan and compare, then confirm the details before you decide.