Latvia and Riga are startpngly beautiful where you can find nature, traditions, and food in a unique style-. Riga dwells approximately 500 foreign students therefore multicultural activities are very common and so making friends is very easy.
Latvia is preferred as a study abroad destination for its low tuition fees, wide range of programs exceptional faculty, and affordable pving costs.
The number of foreign students in Latvia is comparatively small than other European countries with no essential colpsion in specific fields. Therefore it is easy to explore good opportunities within Latvia especially in multinational organizations. Moreover, if in future it is expected that if the flow of foreign students increase in the education system then proportionally the quapty of studies will also increase.
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Foreign students can study in full-time study programs if the secondary education documents of foreign students are in comppance with the standards of Latvia as well as if the knowledge of foreign students corresponds to the admission requirements of the relevant Latvian institution of high education.
Latvia enjoys the 2nd highest place in the world rank in number of students comparing to the size of the population. There are 36 pubpc institutions of higher education and 222 private institutions of higher education in Latvia. There are three levels of higher education in Latvia: Bachelor, Master, and Doctor. Degrees from Latvian institutions are recognized in all European Union countries.
After the studies at professional study programs pke medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy, graduates can continue with studies in Doctor Programs.
Foreign students have also rights to study in exchange programs according to bilateral agreements signed between institutions of higher education of both countries.
The universities in Latvia have compulsory internship programs. This gives foreign students the opportunity to contact the employers and they can apply for jobs .This in turns help the students to convert their student visa to work visa.
After receiving a temporary residence permit, a foreign student has a right to employment .The student’s residence permit during the term of vapdity of a residence allows to work with any employer for up to 20 hours per week
Latvia offers the fastest internet speeds in the world. This efficient communication in the country can connect the student with the rest of the world in seconds. Latvia is categorized as the fastest innovator. Here, students are trained to show and implement their innovative ideas on the growing sectors.
Due to a large number of foreign students social activities are very common. Pakistani students can enjoy their culture with other Pakistani students.
You are mesmerized in spring with plenty of flowers, fruit trees and shrubbery. Summer has long bright nights and with a pleasant temperature around 20 degrees. However, sometimes the temperatures even rise around 30 degrees
PROGRAMS DURATION FEE COST OF LIVING
BACHELORS 3  YRS EURO 3500+ EURO 8000+
MASTERS 1 YRS EURO 3500+ EURO 8000+

Name of The Universites

RankingWorld RankUniversityPresence Rank*Impact Rank*Openness Rank*Excellence Rank*
1
1116
University of Latvia / Latvijas Universitāte Riga
317
1302
1636
1512
2
1447
Riga Technical University / Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte
762
2044
2539
1658
3
3035
Riga Stradins University (Medical Academy of Latvia) / Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte
1692
5158
4195
3147
4
3518
Latvia University of Agriculture / Latvijas Lauksaimniecības universitāte
2036
4913
4153
4199
5
6058
Daugavpils University / Daugavpils Universitāte
3807
19051
4270
4331
6
7660
Vidzeme University College / Vidzemes Augstskola
6907
7583
5819
6147
7
8635
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga / Rīgas Ekonomikas augstskola
16671
8489
5819
6147
8
8712
School of Business Administration Turiba / Biznesa augstskola Turība
4487
6842
5819
6626
9
8992
Transport and Telecommunications Institute Riga / Transporta un sakaru institūts
6142
7064
5819
6626
10
9610
Rezekne Higher School / Rēzeknes Augstskola
2211
8523
5819
6626
11
9845
Baltic International Academy / Baltijas Starptautiskā akadēmija / Балтийская Международная Академия
10395
7855
5819
6626
12
10361
Liepaja University (Liepaja Pedagogical Higher School) / Liepājas Universitāte
4698
9133
5819
6626
13
10446
RISEBA University of Business Arts and Technology
5358
9159
5819
6626
14
10773
Riga Graduate School of Law / Rīgas Juridiskā augstskola
13357
8829
5819
6626
15
10800
Art Academy of Latvia / Latvijas Mākslas akadēmija
10501
9113
5819
6626
16
10877
Ventspils University College / Ventspils Augstskola
6186
9633
5819
6626
17
11636
Latvian Academy of Culture / Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija
10356
10174
5819
6626
18
11683
Lutera Akademija / Lutera Akadēmija
3157
11084
5819
6626
19
12198
BA School of Business and Finance / Banku augstskola
11650
10797
5819
6626
20
12239
Information Systems Management Institute / Informācijas sistēmu menedžmenta augstskola
6550
11337
5819
6626
21
12657
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music / Jāzepa Vītola Latvijas Mūzikas akadēmija
14394
11157
5819
6626
22
13270
National Academy of Defence of the Republic of Latvia / Latvijas Nacionālā aizsardzības akadēmija
14548
11957
5819
6626
23
13564
Riga Business School at Riga Technical University
4172
13397
5819
6626
24
14142
(1) Latvian Academy of Sports Education / Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmija
6932
13788
5819
6626
25
14210
EKA The University of Culture and Economics / Ekonomikas un Kultūras augstskola
14565
13147
5819
6626
26
14526
Riga Aeronautical Institute / Rīgas Aeronavigācijas institūts
11086
13874
5819
6626
27
15440
Latvian Maritime Academy / Latvijas Jūras akadēmija
11840
14936
5819
6626
28
16679
Latvian Christian Academy / Latvijas Kristīgās Akadēmijas
8682
16761
5819
6626
29
16740
Alberta College / Alberta koledža
14953
16261
5819
6626
30
16763
Latvian Culture College / Latvijas Kultūras koledža
13734
16382
5819
6626
31
17464
College of Business Administration Latvia
13679
17256
5819
6626
32
17784
Riga Technical College / Rīgas Tehniskā koledža
12533
17766
5819
6626
33
17814
(3) Riga Stradins University Red Cross Medical College / Sarkanā Krusta medicīnas koledža
13638
17700
5819
6626
34
18250
Riga Civil Engineering College / Rīgas Celtniecības koledža
13242
18219
5819
6626
35
19396
Riga 1 Medicine College / Rīgas 1 Medicīnas Koledža
18530
19122
5819
6626
36
19595
International Higher School of Practical Psychology / Starptautiskā Praktiskās Psiholoģijas Augstskola
27146
18438
5819
6626
37
19738
Riga Art and Media School / Rīgas Mākslas un mediju tehnikums
16877
19647
5819
6626
38
19738
Jekabpils Agrobusiness College / Jēkabpils Agrobiznesa koledža
16092
19715
5819
6626
39
19858
Riga College of Accounting and Finance / Grāmatvedības un Finanšu Koledža
10329
20336
5819
6626
40
20106
Augstakas Izglitibas Padome
23547
19515
5819
6626
41
20152
(3) Lateran Pontificial University Branch – Riga Higher Institute of Religion Sciences
8003
20902
5819
6626
42
20775
Liepaja Maritime College / Liepājas Jūrniecības koledža
15997
20892
5819
6626
43
20816
Higher School of Social Technologies / Sociālo Tehnoloģiju Augstskola
24750
20181
5819
6626
44
20951
Malnava College / Malnavas koledža
22643
20553
5819
6626
45
22260
Cosmetology College Starptautiskā / Starptautiskā Kosmetoloģijas Koledža
12168
22879
5819
6626
46
23428
Latvian Business College / Latvijas Biznesa Koledža
29059
22412
5819
6626
47
25111
Daugauplis Medicine College / Daugavpils medicīnas koledža
20657
25308
5819
6626
48
25536
Christian Leadership College / Kristīgā vadības koledža
29734
24534
5819
6626
49
26209
State Police College / Valsts policijas koledža
13734
26889
5819
6626
50
29008
Olaine College of Mechanics and Technologies / Olaines Mehānikas un tehnoloģijas koledža
17440
29333
5819
6626
51
29075
State Border Guard College / Valsts robežsardzes koledža
30300
28404
5819
6626