Schengen Zone

Study in Latvia.

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PR Pathway in 5 Years.

Quick Facts

Affordable

CapitalRiga

CurrencyEuro (€)

Population~605,000 (Riga)

IntakeSept / Feb

Work Rights20 Hrs/Week

SchengenYes

Cities & Opportunities

Industrial Hubs of Latvia.

Riga

Capital. Economic & Cultural Hub. 1/3rd population.

Daugavpils

2nd largest. Industrial center near Lithuania/Belarus border. Fortress home.

Liepāja

'City where wind is born'. Ice-free port, unique military history (Karosta).

Jelgava

Transport hub. Industrial & Edu center (Life Sciences Univ).

Jūrmala

Premier seaside resort. White sand beaches, wooden architecture.

Ventspils

Major Baltic port city. Orderly environment, floral displays.

Rēzekne

'Heart of Latgale'. Center for culture & education. Built on 7 hills.

Key Industries

Forestry & WoodBackbone. 50% of country is forest.Latvijas Valsts Meži, Latvijas Finieris, Stora Enso

ICT & ElectronicsHigh-end networking & AI/Audio tech.MikroTik, SAF Tehnika, Erica Synths, Tilde

Pharma & CosmeticsR&D driven medications & high-end cosmetics.Grindeks, Olainfarm (Olpha), MÁDARA, STENDERS

Logistics & TransitIce-free ports. Strategic East-West location.airBaltic, Latvijas dzelzceļš, Kreiss

Retail & FinanceHighly digitalized banking & retail.Rimi, Maxima, Swedbank, Printful (Unicorn)

Mechanical EnggComplex metalworking & wind tunnels.Valmiera Glass, UPB, Aerodium

Universities

Top Institutions.

University of Latvia (LU)

Riga Technical University (RTU)

Latvia Univ of Life Sciences (Jelgava)

Riga Stradiņš University (Medicine)

Turiba University (Business)

Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI)

Liepaja University

Daugavpils University

Autumn (Sept) Intake

Deadline: March - May (Non-EU)

Winter (Feb) Intake

Deadline: Sept - Nov (Non-EU)

Entry Requirements

Academic & English Criteria.

Academic & Age

Undergraduate

Score Min 60% in 12th

Backlogs Few accepted

Age Under 30 Years

Gap Up to 5 Years

Postgraduate

Score Min 60% in Bachelor's

Backlogs Accepted

Age No strict limit

Gap Up to 10 Years (With Exp)

Backlogs: Universities prefer NO active backlogs at enrollment.

English Proficiency

Strict Rule

MOI Not Accepted. You MUST have a formal test score (IELTS/TOEFL) for the Residence Permit.

Test	Minimum Score
IELTS Academic	6.0 (No band < 5.5)
TOEFL iBT	72 - 80
PTE	51 - 59
Duolingo	105 - 115

Funds & Living

Budget for 2026.

Monthly Living

Housing (Dorm)€150 – €300

Food€150 – €250

Transport€30 – €50

Misc€100

Total€450 – €700

Visa Funds (1 Year)

Living Expenses

€780 / month (min wage 2026)€9,400 / year (from Jan 2026)

Tuition Fees

VariesMust be paid

Insurance

€42,600 CoverageValid for Schengen

Sponsor: Self-funding preferred. Parents can sponsor with Notarized Letter & Bank Records.

Wages (2026)

Min wage €780/month (2026). Part-time €5–8/hr typical.

EUR (Eurozone). RSU MBBS €13,500/yr.

Application Process

From Admission to Visa.

Application

Apply via portal. Pay fee (€150-300).

Entrance Exam

Skype Interview + Math/English Test.

AIC Verification

Docs sent to Academic Info Centre (4-6 Weeks).

Conditional Offer

Issued after positive AIC check.

Fee Payment

Pay 1st Year Tuition + Security Deposit (€500-700).

Final Docs

Receive Visa Invitation Letter approved by OCMA.

Mandatory: Apostille

All certificates and degrees must be Apostilled by MEA India. Without this, your application will be rejected.

Path to PR (Permanent Residency)

Study Years

Don't count directly

100%

4 Years Work

Counts Fully

PR Eligible

After 4 Years Work

Spouse Rules

Apply Together: Yes, family reunification possible.
Work Rights: Spouse CANNOT WORK (Residence only). Need separate permit to work.

Stay Back

6 Months extension to look for a job. Once employed, switch to Work Permit.

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FAQs

Common questions about Latvia.

The Academic Information Centre (AIC) verifies your educational documents before admission. This process takes 4-6 weeks and is mandatory for all non-EU students.

Yes, BUT with conditions. You must pass the University Entrance Test/Interview. Also, the Embassy may still interview you to verify English skills regardless of MOI.

Yes, Masters & PhD students can bring spouses. However, the 'Golden Rule' is to apply ALONE first, get your TRP card, and then invite your spouse to avoid 'Together Risk' refusals.

Time spent on a Student Visa counts as 50% towards the 5-year PR requirement. Example: A 4-year degree counts as 2 years residence. You need to work for 3 more years.

You cannot be out of Latvia for more than 6 consecutive months or a total of 10 months within the 5-year qualification period.

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