Why Study In LATVIA
Located in North Eastern Europe, by the Baltic Sea, Latvia has always been a multi-ethnic country, rich in different cultural and education traditions, and sees its role as a bridge between the East and the West. The higher education institutions in Latvia are members of international cooperation within many different fields of study.
Latvian education offers a broad-based curriculum and global perspective to equip students with the relevant qualification and skill that will serve as a springboard to a brighter future. Studying in Latvia provides an opportunity for cross-cultural exposure and personal development. Latvia remains a wonderful country for studies abroad in Europe due to:
- LOW or NO tuition fees
- Bachelor / Master/ Doctorate level Programs taught in English
- Schengen Visa
- Prestigious Globally Recognized Degrees
- Government approved Universities
- Student can work 20 Hrs a week
- Paid internships Guaranteed
- Accommodation on campus and around the city
Latvia is a multi-ethnic country and rich in different cultural and education traditions.The higher education institutions in Latvia are members of international cooperation within many different fields of study. Latvia offers researchers and teaching staff from several countries for studies as well as research work. Universities also offer both English taught academic and professional bachelor’s and master’s degrees. 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 Countries.
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Career Opportunities
Where can you work?
- Major industries: processed foods, wood products, textiles, processed metals, transit, synthetic fibres, electronics and pharmaceuticals.
- Recent growth areas: an increase in demand for highly skilled professionals is expected, particularly in manufacturing and commercial services.
- Industries in decline: all sectors are expected to have less demand for low-skilled labour and the demand for medium-skilled agricultural workers will decrease.
- Shortage occupations: jobs may be found in state administration, commerce, manufacturing, transportation and health and social care. Construction specialists, pharmacologists and engineers may also be in demand.
- Major companies: Grindex Pharmaceuticals (pharmaceuticals), Phillip Morris International (tobacco company), KPMG (professional services), Latvenergo (utilities), Lattelecom (IT and telecommunications), Tele2 (telecommunications), AirBaltic (national airline).
What's it like working in Latvia?
- Average working hours: a standard working day can't exceed eight hours while a normal working week is 40 hours. Overtime is permitted if agreed by both employer and employee.
- Holidays: employees are entitled to a minimum of four weeks of paid leave and all public holidays a year.
- Tax rates: income from paid work is subject to social insurance contributions at a rate of 10.5% by the employee. Private income tax is at a rate of 24%. Don't forget to check your UK tax and National Insurance position withHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to ensure that you are not losing any UK pension rights.
Education Cost
In Latvia, there are both state-financed and fee-paying higher education.
Tuition fees for Latvian universities are relatively affordable compared to institutions from other countries in the EU.
Tuition fee depends on the chosen institution and the study programme. The range is from 1000 EUR r to 24,000 EUR per year.
Scholarships
Public grants and scholarships are accessible for top students.
Latvia offers scholarships to students, researchers and teaching staff from several countries for:
- studies in Latvian higher education institutions,
- research work in Latvian higher education institutions,
- As well as for participation in summer schools organized by Latvian higher education institutions.
(All study programmes in English at Latvian higher education institutions are not free of charge. The Latvian scholarship holder can use the scholarship for the covering of the tuition fee or for accommodation and meals. Please take into account that the amount of the scholarship is not high enough to cover all expenses in Latvia)