Study in Latvia
Rapidly developing, the Latvian higher education consists of highly regarded academic and professional programmes – the former prepares graduates for independent research, whereas the latter prepares them for professional activity in a particular field. General costs of living in Latvia are relatively inexpensive.
BASIC INFORMATION
Latvia is located at the crossroads of Northern and Eastern Europe, on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. Latvia is bordered by Estonia to the North, Russia and Belarus to the East and Lithuania to the South, and has a maritime border with Sweden to the West. Other neighbouring countries include Finland, Poland and Germany. Latvia is famous for its beautiful coastline and pine forests. Latvia is located in such a geographical zone, which allows one to enjoy the magic and the differences of the four seasons, which is mostly not possible elsewhere in Europe. Latvia is a member of the United Nations, European Union, Council of Europe, NATO, Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, International Monetary Fund and World Trade Organisation. Latvia has established diplomatic relations with 158 countries and maintains embassies in 35 countries. 37 countries maintain an embassy in Latvia’s capital Riga.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Tuition fee depends on the chosen institution and the study programme, very low cost (e.g. Dental Surgeon’s degree programme), State Education Development Agency offers scholarships to foreign student. Average monthly living expenses in Latvia are estimated to be between 400 to 600 Euro, depending on the type of accommodation (student dorm or privately rented housing/flat). These amounts should be enough to cover food, accommodation, and utilities. Non-EU nationals need a visa to enter Latvia. If students from outside EU come for a longer period than 90 days, they must apply for a residence permit in a Latvian embassy abroad.
HE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM
The Latvian education system consists of pre-school, basic, secondary and higher education. General education in total lasts 12 years (compulsory 9-years basic and 3-years secondary education). There is academic and professional higher education in Latvia university for international students. Most of the HEIs offer both academic and professional higher study in Latvia for international students. Academic higher education programmes prepare graduates for independent research and provide theoretical background for professional activities. They usually comprise a thesis at the end of each stage and lead to a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree. Professional higher education programmes provide indepth knowledge in a particular field, preparing graduates for conducting independent professional activities, for research and teaching activities in the field. Total duration of the programmes is at least 4 years after secondary education and at least 2 years after college education.
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