University of Latvia
Riga, Latvia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #825
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Students
- 15,200
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1919
Overview
The University of Latvia (UL) is the largest and most comprehensive university in Latvia, founded in 1919. Ranked #801–850 in QS World University Rankings 2026, UL has 13 faculties, over 20 research institutes, and more than 15,200 students. It ranks 89th globally for employability — the highest among Latvian universities.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Law
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Medicine
- Education
- Arts
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Languages
- Psychology
Accreditation: Academic Information Centre (AIC), Latvia
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Autumn, Spring
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studentu.serviss@lu.lv
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$2,000 – $6,000
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darba aizsardzība (opens in a new tab)Latvian · Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Grāmatvedība un finanses (opens in a new tab)Latvian · Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| MEDICĪNA (opens in a new tab)Latvian · Full Time | — | — | Varies | Aug 25, 2026 | August |
| Pirmsskolas skolotājs (opens in a new tab)Latvian · Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Programmēšana un datortīklu administrēšana (opens in a new tab)Latvian · Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Sporta treneris (opens in a new tab)Latvian · Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.