Cost of Tuition, Visa, Living and Studying in Latvia 2020 Update

Cost of Tuition, Visa, Living and Studying in Latvia 2020 Update.

Cost of Studying in Latvia: Latvia has got so many interesting facts about it of which this article will be providing you with a tip of an ice beckon every information you will need to know while,

planning to study abroad on everything concerning the education system in Latvia and every necessary expense you will be making all through your stay studying in Latvia.

Latvia is one of the three Baltic states, situated on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania.
The country is also bordered by Russia and Belarus, and it shares maritime borders with Sweden.

The indigenous people of Latvia are known as Latvians and Livs. The country has a population of 1.95 million people (in 2017), capital and largest city is Riga, spoken languages are Latvian (official) and Russian, English (especially in business and tourism).

The education system in Latvia, like its culture, is best characterized by its openness to outside influences. It is an active participant in international collaborations such as the establishment of the European Higher Education Area, which advocates an active exchange of staff and students within and outside of Europe.

The Latvian education system consists of preschool education, basic education, secondary education, and higher education.

General education in Latvia in total lasts 12 years consisting of compulsory 9-years basic education and 3-years secondary education. Additionally, preschool education at the age of 5-6 is compulsory in Latvia.

The basic education stage comprises general basic education (grades 1-9) and vocational basic education. Secondary education stage comprises general secondary education,

vocational secondary education, and vocational education. Higher education comprises both academic and professional study programmes.

The Latvian higher education system works in accordance with the Bologna Process, in which there are three cycles of study, namely Bachelor’s, Masters, and Ph.D. degrees.

Bachelor’s programs could be completed in 3-4 years, Master’s in 1-2 years, and Doctorates in 3-4 years.

Cost of Tuition Fee in Latvia

The cost of studies depends on the institution and the programme being followed.

While the tuition fees in Latvia will vary depending on the chosen university and program, there is a recognizable difference in tuition rates between the local Latvian students and enrollees from other EU countries and Switzerland.

• Undergraduate Tuition Fee in Latvia

The average tuition fee in Latvia for undergraduate programs is between EUR 3000 – EUR 5000 (USD 3,600 – USD 6,100) The Medicine degrees are at higher rates, with the most being up to EUR 15,000 (USD 18,400) per year.

• Postgraduate Tuition Fee in Latvia

For the Master’s student, master’s degree programs range from EUR 1,700 (USD 2,095) annually for EU/EEA and Swiss students to EUR 3,700 (USD 4,560) for other international enrollees.

• Doctorate Tuition Fee in Latvia

A master’s degree or its equivalent is required for admission to doctoral studies and a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent is required for admission to studies for the master’s degree.

Professional higher education programmes focus on providing in-depth knowledge in a particular field, preparing graduates for design or improvement of systems, products, and technologies. Students are prepared to be able to conduct creative, research, and teaching activities.

Cost of Living in Latvia

Most often, Student accommodation in Latvia is normally provided by the universities through student dormitories or hostels. Universities also have international student advisors who provide students housing assistance or advice.

• Dormitories/Student Hostel: 70-120 EUR
• Flat renting, not shared: 250-350 EUR
• Flat renting, shared: 100-200EUR

The average monthly living expenses in Latvia are estimated to be between 450 and 700 EUR, depending on the type of accommodation (student dorm or privately rented housing/flat). Most often, this amount could also cover for transportation in Latvia.

Cost of Transportation in Latvia

Latvia is easily accessible by land, sea or air, and has the largest railway terminal and an international airport in the Baltics. When traveling around Latvia,

all the loveliest locations of the country are easily accessible also by regional transportation systems – trains or buses. Traveling by public transport has its advantages over sitting behind the wheel of one’s car.

Latvia is and is known as a single city country. Approximately half of its population lives in Riga and suburbs, with the rest of the country inhabited relatively sparsely.

As such, transportation opportunities beyond Riga are somewhat limited.

• Taxi (from the city centre to suburbs): 7-15 EUR (1 transfer)
• Public transport tickets for students: 16 EUR per month (trams, trolleybuses, buses)
• Public transport one-way ticket: 1.20 EUR

Cost of Visa in Latvia

What is obtainable in most European countries around the world (of which Latvia is part of) is that any citizen who wishes to go to Latvia compulsorily should get a visa.

But in the case of an applicant that wants to apply for Latvia in Nigeria, then a residency permit should be applied for.

For instance, the cost for a student visa for applicants intending to apply for Latvia student visa in Nigeria includes:

State duty fee: which costs 70 euros( for processing of visa application within a month), 200 euros ( for processing of visa application within a week and 3 days), or 400 euros (for processing of visa application within a week).

An exception to paying state duty fees is for a student intending to study for a master or doctorate degree, this exemption will not apply if they intend to fast track their application within a week.

A charge of 80 euros for consular fees and a charge of 15 euros per document for legalization.

Cost of Medical Insurance in Latvia

Latvian citizen or Latvian non-citizen, when requesting a short-term, long-term visa or a residence permit, must submit a health insurance policy that is valid in the territory of the Republic of Latvia and the Member States of the Schengen Agreement where the visa is valid.

Under health insurance for foreigners, BTA offers either the minimum required protection that covers medical expenses and transportation to the home country in accordance with the regulatory enactments, or extended protection that covers various additional risks.

StudentsandScholarship Team.