Cost of Education

Living in Latvia

Let's take a closer look at tuition and living expenses in Latvia:

Tuition fees

In Latvia, tuition fees depend on the type of degree, the length of studies, the type of university (public vs private), and so on. Non-EU/EEA citizens usually pay higher tuition, but this varies from one programme or university to another.

On average, international students can expect to pay between 1,550 and 15,000 EUR per year. Some specialised programmes, like Executive MBAs, can cost as much as 25,600 EUR per year.

At private universities, tuition is often more expensive.

Living costs in Latvia

You need around 450–700 EUR per month to cover your living costs, including housing, food, and transport. Here's a breakdown of average living expenses in Latvia:

▪ accommodation (university dormitory): 70–120 EUR/month

▪ accommodation (private flat): 100–350 EUR/month

▪ monthly utilities: 115–185 EUR/month

▪ food and groceries: 120–250 EUR/month

▪ public transport pass: 10–16 EUR/month

▪ three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant: 35 EUR

▪ 1 loaf of bread: 0.87 EUR

▪ 1 litre of milk: 0.90 EUR

▪ 1 kg of apples: 1.15 EUR

▪ 1 kg of bananas: 1.27 EUR

▪ 1 cappuccino: 2.30 EUR