Universities in Latvia

Folklore, choral singing traditions, beautiful coastline and pine forests are typical signs of Latvia. 17 public and 7 private universities provide undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Approximately 35.7% of Latvian people completed their tertiary studies, which exceeds the average of OECD countries - 32%. The prices of studies vary according to the institution and academic course chosen by each scholar. Some international students are eligible for scholarships offered by the country’s government, or can also apply for grants financed by the Erasmus program. Although the total amount of students coming from abroad is not large, it is increasing.