Study in Latvia

Study In Latvia

Known as the land that sings, Latvia offers a symphony of views, sounds, and sensations. Aside from this, the Latvian government has prioritized education and implemented numerous reforms in the field. Because of this feature, Latvia was a great place to travel abroad. In Latvia, engineering education is widely available and can be obtained at a reasonable cost. There are numerous additional factors that make it the ideal place to learn. The following are a few noteworthy reasons:
Major Points

• IELTS not required
• Gap Acceptable
• Study Duration- 2 years
• Schengen Country
• Four intakes- Sept, Nov, Feb, April
• Fee to pay before visa
• The college will take interviews for case confirmation

About Latvia

A country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe according to studies from Yale and Columbia universities, is the second greenest nation globally (EPI index).
Republic of Latvia is its official name.
Capital: Riga
Currency: Euro; 1 EUR is equal to 100 cents. Credit and debit cards are accepted at most stores, eateries, and lodging establishments. In Latvia, ATMs are widely distributed and always open. On weekdays, banks are open from 9:00 to 17:00.
Living Expenses: Living Expenses may vary according to your personal requirements and general standards of living, but in general, you need to consider average monthly costs of 400,00EUR, which include:
Lodging: From 70.00 to 129,00 EUR (LLU lodging)
Food costs : 200,00 EUR.
Other/leisure: 80 euros

Student card

International Student Identity Card, or student card, should be obtained by all international students. When studying in Latvia, the ISIC card comes very handy. This student card entitles you to a number of discounts at theaters, movie theaters, etc. Additionally, the card provides savings for students who travel inside the nation and its towns
By bus or train. The university sports center and library require the ISIC student card in order .to be accessed. After you arrive in Latvia, you must complete an application to obtain this card. Get in touch with the International Cooperation Center for additional details on how to get the card.
So, are you considering coming to study in Latvia? Carefully review the information above regarding this nation and the advantages of a Latvian student visa.

You need a student visa in order to study in Latvia. Carefully follow the Latvia Student Visa Requirements step-by-step and submit the necessary paperwork; a single error could result in the denial of your visa.

Step 1: Students must provide original documentation (Apostille).

• Application for ESL Form
• The passport
• White background photo (35/45 size)
• All educational records, including the marksheet and certificates for grades X, XII/PUC, and Bachelor (translated into English)
• Acceptance of the provisional certificate is denied
• A grade of at least 50% is required.
• Any English proficiency certificate, such as the Medium of Instruction certificate, TOFEL, or IELTS

Step 2: The applicant will receive a Conditional Acceptance Letter and Invoice for paying the Application fee

• Payment will be made directly to the University’s Account
• Application fee – around 180 -300 Euro -Depends on course and university
• Non-refundable

Step 3: The candidate will have to take online tests or a Skype interview

• There are universities that don't require admission tests.
• When taking online assessments, ESL will support pupils who lack confidence. Skype interview training will be provided by ESL.

Step 4: The Academic Information Center (AIC) will receive the Educational Documents so the institution can verify them.

• Minimum two weeks, maximum four weeks is the duration.
• Some colleges don't require the AIC.

Step 5: The university will give the following after getting the AIC statement:

• Final letter of admission
• Study Agreement
• Tuition invoice: around 2000–3400 euros, depending on the subject and university
• Security deposit invoice: 500–700 euros, depending on the course and university
• If a visa is denied, the tuition and security payments are refundable.

Bachelor level	Masters Level
Data Page of Passport with Apostille	NA
3 Photos (35/45)-white background	NA
Bank Statement of 5000 Euro. The following should be mentioned in the bank solvency certificate Your Name, surname Date of Birth Passport Number Amount in Euros An international debit card from the same bank.	NA
Police clearance certificate with Apostille (Legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs)	NA
X and XII/PUC Certificates and Mark sheets Legalized with Apostille (Legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs)	NA
A residence permit form will be provided by ESL. It must be signed with a blue pen.	NA
Signed Study Contract	NA
Any legal documents such as marriage certificate, or name change affidavit need Apostille	NA
Rest of the documents, the university will provide (a study contract, invitation letter, and accommodation contract)	NA
Payment of Residence Permit fee (Swift copy) Fee- for 5 Working Days -355 Euro, 10 Working Days -214, 30 days -72 Euro Applicants should transfer to the university. It is non-refundable	NA

Courses offered (Diploma- 2 years):

Checkout the list of the programs offered by the Latvian colleges to their international students :

• Accounting
• Banking
• Business Administration
• Law
• Logistics
• Personnel Management
• Programming and Computer Network Administration

Colleges we represent:

• Latvia Business College
• Rezekne Academy of Technologies
• Latvia University of Agriculture
• Riga Technical University

The Latvia Student Visa Process is not as easy as it seems; a single mistake can cause your visa rejection. So, read all the mentioned steps very carefully