STUDY IN LATVIA - EUROPE
Located in North Eastern Europe, Latvia is a country of rich history and cultural traditions and is a relatively new national state. Due to its geographical location, it has always been a bridge between Eastern and Western Europe.
The climate of Latvia allows one to enjoy the magic and the differences of the four seasons. Furthermore, Latvia is easily accessible by land, sea or air, and has the largest railway terminal and international airport in the Baltics.
Latvia has a vibrant cultural life. Classical and modern music and dance performances are high quality. Folk music and dance traditions are alive and play a large role in everyday life. Riga as a regional centre and Latvia's capital city offers a wide range of cultural events and entertainment, from bustling nightlife to world-class performances of classical music and ballet, art galleries and leisure activities.
Top Reasons to Study in Latvia:
- Quality education at international standards in English.
- Internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Education in line with the American Credit System.
- Qualified faculty members at international standards.
- On-campus education with a wide range of facilities.
- Affordable tuition fees and moderate living expenses.
- Excellent facilities for social, cultural and sports activities.
- Medical insurance, provided by the government of Latvia.
- Transport, shops and entertainment are close at hand.
- Accommodation on campus and around the city.
- Student can work 20 Hrs a week.
- Paid internships Guaranteed.
- Tuition fees and living costs are generally lower than the costs in most "Western Countries".
- Universities are well known for producing high quality IT and engineering graduates. EU membership means that a degree from Latvia is equivalent to other EU countries, making it easier to get credentials recognized.
- You will have all the benefits of living in a European country with lower costs than many westernized EU nations. The capital of Latvia, Riga, is an attractive, lively, cosmopolitan city, but less expensive than many other Western European capitals.
- Education System
- Study Guidance
Education System
Those are the Options to Earn a Degree in Latvia:
- Undergraduate study (4 Years)
- Graduate Study (1/2 Years)
NOTE: General BA / B.Sc Degrees & Correspondence degree not acceptable &cannot apply for master degree in Latvia because education ministry do not recognize these degrees.
Study Guidance
Tuition fees:
The tuition fee is different for different universities and varies widely with courses. It can vary from as low as 2.5Lakh a year for state universities to as 3.5Lakh per annum for some private universities.
Living Expenses:
The approximate annual living expenses are about 3, 00,000 to 5, 00,000 INR which includes accommodation as well as other daily expenses.
Intakes
- February
- September
Documents Required for process
- An official electronically application form for residence permit.
- 6 recent passport size photographs, 35X45 mm. coloured, with white background. (Face cover 80%)
- A valid Passport (its period of validity must exceed the validity period of the requested visa by at least six months).
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for Latvia (Apostle by Ministry Of External Affairs) Original required. But not older than 6 months.
- Financial Means of Subsistence : Orginal Bank Certificate with a minimum balance of Rs 4,00,000 in student's personal bank account ONLY (kindly make sure the certificate is in the same language as per sample provided by Indo European) not older then 15 days when given to CONSULTANT Office. We do not require Bank Statement.
- Student need to provide the Debit card photocopy of the same bank account (make sure it is mentioned on the card "INTERNATIONALLY VALID". You have to take this debit card to Latvia to claim the resident permit from immigration office.
- Original 12th Certificate Apostle by Ministry Of External Affairs
Latvia Master / PHD Student Visa Requirement:
Master & PHD student doesn't require to apply resident permit from India. They need to apply Short term visa (Type C) with below mentioned documents :
- C type visa application form
- Invitation letter copy (University will provide after Tuition fee payment)
- Copies of education documents (Apostle Originals must be showed at the time of visa application submission as well!)
- Invitation letter copy (University will provide after Tuition fee payment)
- Guarantee letter copy (University will provide after Tuition fee payment)
- Admission letter copy (University will provide)
- Copies of education documents (Apostle Originals must be showed at the time of visa application submission as well!)
- AIC copy (University will provide)
- PCC copy (Apostle Original must be showed at the time of visa application submission as well!); Original required, But not older than 6 months.
- Copy of bank letter - Orginal Bank Certificate with a minimum balance of Rs 4,00,000 in student's personal bank account ONLY (kindly make sure the certificate is in the same language as per sample provided by Indo European) not older then 15 days when given to CONSULTANT Office.
- Copy of Debit card (original must be showed at the time of visa application submission as well)
- Insurance for visa duration.