€0 with conditions
€0 in state-funded (budget) places for EU/EEA citizens (competitive, mostly Latvian-taught); fee-paying places otherwise
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditionsEU MEMBER
Tuition-Free Universities in Latvia
€0 in state-funded places (limited); most study places are fee-paying
- Universities to explore
- 10
- Mandatory university cost / year
- Not yet verified
- Currency
- EUR
- Academic year
- 2026/2027
Tuition rules for EU citizens
Latvia has a limited number of state-funded study places in which EU/EEA citizens may study free of charge; these are awarded on merit. Most students study in fee-paying places, with fees ranging widely (commonly from about €2,800 up to €15,000 per year, depending on the programme). Because only a minority receive free places, “conditional tuition-free” is the accurate description.
Public universities
Free only in state-funded places; otherwise fee-paying.
Private universities
Private institutions charge tuition.
By degree level
- Bachelor's: €0 in state-funded places; otherwise fee-paying.
- Master's: €0 in state-funded places; otherwise fee-paying.
- PhD: Often funded for state-funded places.
English-taught programmes
A moderate English-taught catalogue; English-taught programmes are generally fee-paying (state-funded places are mostly Latvian-taught).
Mandatory fees
Small administrative fees may apply.
Estimated mandatory university cost per year: Not yet verified.
Admission system & application process
Unified bachelor admission (VUPP, vienotauznemsana.lv) for most public universities — 2026 main round 9–20 July, results 27 July, €45 registration fee; other programmes (incl. most English-taught and arts/music academies) via direct institution portals.
Residency conditions
EU/EEA citizens may compete for state-funded (free) places on the same basis as Latvian citizens.
Language requirements
Latvian-taught programmes require Latvian; English programmes require English proof.
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ May–June
- Applications close
- ≈ June–July (autumn intake)
- Document submission
- Certified copies + translations, submitted directly.
- Note
- National portal (latvija.lv) and institution systems.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle — verify the exact deadline on the official admissions page.
Living costs, housing & scholarships
- Living costs (approx.)
- €450–€800 / month
- Student housing
- Dormitories available; the Riga market is competitive.
- Scholarships
- Latvian state scholarships; university support.
- EU/EEA mobility
- As an EU/EEA citizen you do not need a visa or residence permit to study here; register with the local authorities after arrival. Non-EU/EEA students need a visa/residence permit.
Living-cost figures are approximate (2026 estimates) and separate from the mandatory university cost above.
Universities in our database (10)
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 in state-funded (budget) places for EU/EEA citizens (competitive, mostly Latvian-taught); fee-paying places otherwise
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
€0 in state-funded (budget) places for EU/EEA citizens (competitive, mostly Latvian-taught); fee-paying places otherwise
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 in state-funded (budget) places for EU/EEA citizens (competitive, mostly Latvian-taught); fee-paying places otherwise
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
€0 in state-funded (budget) places for EU/EEA citizens (competitive, mostly Latvian-taught); fee-paying places otherwise
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 in state-funded (budget) places for EU/EEA citizens (competitive, mostly Latvian-taught); fee-paying places otherwise
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 in state-funded (budget) places for EU/EEA citizens (competitive, mostly Latvian-taught); fee-paying places otherwise
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 in state-funded (budget) places for EU/EEA citizens (competitive, mostly Latvian-taught); fee-paying places otherwise
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
€0 in state-funded (budget) places for EU/EEA citizens (competitive, mostly Latvian-taught); fee-paying places otherwise
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 in state-funded (budget) places for EU/EEA citizens (competitive, mostly Latvian-taught); fee-paying places otherwise
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Always verify. Tuition rules may change. Always verify current fees and admission requirements on the university's official website before applying.
Official sources
- Study in Latvia (official national portal)
https://www.studyinlatvia.lv/ - Latvia.eu – Study in Latvia
https://www.latvia.eu/ - Eurydice – Higher education funding: Latvia
https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/ - Unified admission (VUPP) – vienotauznemsana.lv
https://www.vienotauznemsana.lv/ - Study in Latvia – application
https://www.studyinlatvia.lv/latvian-diaspora/application