Best Universities for Programs in Latvia 2025

Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU, est. in 1950) is a modern, prestigious university recognised in Europe and the world that provides research-based, high-quality and exportable higher education. We offer mostly medical and healthcare studies, however, the number of RSU study programmes in social sciences is increasing every year. The programmes taught in English are Medicine (MD), Dentistry (DDS), International Business and Start-up Entrepreneurship (Bachelor’s) as well as Master’s programmes in Health Management, International Governance (Diplomacy) and Russia and Eurasia Studies. 10000 students are studying at RSU out of which 2600 are international students. Our students represent 70 different countries (90% of RSU international students are from the EU/EEA countries). RSU has been recognised as the best university with the highest reputation in Latvia.

The University of Lapland is the northernmost university in the European Union. We combine science and art at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland. Our Arctic university creates new knowledge, skills, and expertise for the North and for the world.

EIT Digital Summer School programmes are open for Bachelor and Master students, young professionals, and others who want to deep-dive into emerging digital technologies, learn how to turn technology into business, and eventually launch deep-tech startups. Learn from the faculty and staff of our top tech EU partner universities. Gain hands-on experience through company cases, project work and collaboration. Competitively priced tuition. Have fun meeting and networking with like-minded students from around the world!

TSI fulfills the global demand for competing and highly qualified STEM graduates with advanced knowledge, considering the growing need for expertise and solutions to the challenges of transportation, supply chains, aviation management, logistics, robotics, and autonomous vehicle fields.

EIT RawMaterials Academy - AMIS offers students a unique opportunity to learn in a dynamic environment, focusing on real-life challenges. Awarded by the EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology), a body of the European Union, the EIT Label is a certificate of quality that is granted only to excellent educational programs at the master and doctoral level.

The University of Latvia has been founded in 1919 and currently, with its more than 15 000 students, 6 faculties and over 20 research institutes and independent study centers, is one of the largest comprehensive and leading research universities in the Baltics. The University offers more than 140 state-accredited academic and professional study programs.

The EKA is located in Riga, Lomonosova Str. 1, building 5 – the street is named after the great scientist whose activity combined creative, academic, and professional traditions. The building where the EKA is located today was built in 1909. Now the building is fully renovated, and its technical equipment fully conforms to standards of higher education institutions of Europe.

Turiba University is the largest private University in the Baltics, specializing in Business and Tourism education. The university offers education in Business, Tourism, Communication, Logistics, and IT fields. Turiba has received recognition from employers and is ranked among the most recognized universities. 99.61% of graduates are employed—it is the highest employment rate among Latvian universities; furthermore, more than 80% of university students are working during their studies.

The Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga) is a business school, founded in 1994 and located in Riga, Latvia, offering a 3-year Bachelor program in Economics and Business. Over the years has acquired a reputation as the leading business school in the region. You don’t have to go far from home to study in one of the best Business Schools in Europe. Founded by the Stockholm School of Economics and the Latvian Government, the School started with only 56 local students. SSE Riga has grown today into an internationally recognized business school with more than 3,200 alumni worldwide.

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies is a higher education and science establishment of the Republic of Latvia, where scientific research as well as academic and professional study programmes are carried out.

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Ventspils University of Applied Sciences (VUAS) was founded in 1997 as a self-governing state university and scientific institution. Its basic activity is to carry out scientific research and to implement academic and professional study programs.

The Latvian State Institute of Physical Culture (LVFKI) started its activity on January 1, 1946 by LSSR People's Commissars Council decision.

Rezekne University of Applied Sciences (R?zeknes Tehnolo?iju Akad?mija)</strong> is a one of most fast growing universities in Latvia. Higher education in Rezekne, one of regional cities in Latvia, rooted since 1925. For almost 100 years, Rezekne University of Applied Sciences was Alma mater for many successful leaders. Each student at Rezekne University of Applied Sciences are met as an individual. All students receive personal guidance and professors are easily approachable. Every year around 400 students enroll and in total more than 2000 students study in on our campus. The size of the university gives opportunity for close interaction between students and personnel on all stages of studies. Numerous international partners and the exchange program students make a multicultural environment in university. More than 200 Erasmus students and academics participated in exchange every year. At Rezekne University of Applied Sciences you build networks that last a life time.