Riga Graduate School of Law
Riga, Latvia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1998
Overview
Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL) is a private higher education institution registered under Latvian law (registration number 40003386183), located at Strelnieku iela 4 k-2, Riga LV-1010, Latvia. Founded in 1998, RGSL is situated in the heart of Riga's Art Nouveau District and focuses on international legal education for globally engaged students.
RGSL offers First-Cycle (Bachelor) degree programmes in Law and Business and Law and Diplomacy (3 years, 183 ECTS, taught in English), and Second-Cycle (Master) programmes in Technology Law (1 year/60 ECTS or 2 years part-time) and Business Law and Finance (1 year/60 ECTS or 2 years full-time/120 ECTS). All programmes are taught entirely in English and are accredited until 31 December 2027.
Tuition fees for Bachelor programmes are €4,500/year (EU/EEA) and €5,000/year (non-EU/EEA). Master programmes are priced at €6,500/year (1-year) and €5,000/year (2-year). RGSL also runs a free-of-charge Intensive Programme in European Union Law and Economics and specialised online capacity-building courses for public-sector professionals from eligible countries, implemented with support from the US government and the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
RGSL maintains an international faculty, Erasmus+ and Nordplus partnerships, and a student body with graduates from over 51 countries.
Fields of study
- Law
- Business
- Diplomacy
- Finance
- Technology Law
- International Relations
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- anna.abolina@rgsl.edu.lv
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€5,000 – €6,500 / year
From about $5,400 / year
Domestic students
€4,500 – €6,500 / year
Bachelor (EU/EEA): €4,500/year; Bachelor (non-EU/EEA): €5,000/year. Master Technology Law and Business Law and Finance (1-year): €6,500/year. Master Business Law and Finance (2-year): €5,000/year. Application fee of €250 for applicants requiring a Latvian visa (non-refundable).
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Cycle (Bachelor) programme "Law and Business" (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | €5,000 / year | Varies | — |
| First-Cycle (Bachelor) programme "Law and Diplomacy" (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | €5,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Intensive Programme in European Union Law and Economics (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | — | Varies | Aug 14, 2026 | Autumn 2026 |
| Second-Cycle (Master) programme "Business Law and Finance" (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | €6,500 / year | Varies | — |
| Second-Cycle (Master) programme "Business Law and Finance" – 2 years (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €5,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Second-Cycle (Master) programme "Technology Law" (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | €6,500 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.