Rīga Stradiņš University
Riga, Latvia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,800
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Students
- 12,474
- International students
- 25%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1950
Overview
Riga Stradiņš University (RSU) is a public research university in Riga, Latvia, founded in 1950. It has over 12,474 students including 3,186 international students (25.5% of enrollment) from 65+ countries. RSU is Latvia's leading medical and social sciences university, offering programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, law, and social sciences.
Fields of study
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Law
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Nursing
- Physiotherapy
- Nutrition
- Sports Science
- Journalism
- International Relations
- Business
- Biostatistics
- Social Work
- Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy
Accreditation: Higher Education Quality Evaluation Centre of Latvia (AIKA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- February, September
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@rsu.lv
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€3,400 – €15,500 / year
From about $3,672 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Fees vary by programme. Medicine: 6750 EUR/semester; Dentistry: 7750 EUR/semester. Tuition fee discounts available for academic excellence, family members, sports excellence, graduates, and social activity.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biostatistics (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €5,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Dentistry (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 5 years | €7,750 / semester | Varies | September, February |
| Health Care (opens in a new tab)English, Latvian · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| International Relations and Diplomacy (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €3,400 / year | Varies | — |
| Medicine (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 6 years | €6,750 / semester | Varies | September, February |
| Social Sciences (opens in a new tab)English, Latvian · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.