Cost of studying in Latvia
Studying in Latvia costs an EU student around €10,936 a year: about €2,500 in tuition, plus €703 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €5,000 in tuition instead. Here's tuition for EU and international students at the 5 universities we index, plus what a month of living costs, from Eurostat.
€10,936EU student, total/yr
€2,500Typical EU tuition/yr
€5,000Non-EU tuition/yr
€703Living costs/mo
€8,436Living costs/yr
Tuition figures are typical yearly fees, sourced from Eurydice 2024/25 (as of 2025/26). Specific programmes — especially medicine and English-taught tracks — can charge more. Always confirm on the university's official page.
What a year costs, compared
Latvia€10,936
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to study in Latvia?
- Studying in Latvia costs an EU student around €10,936 a year: about €2,500 in tuition, plus €703 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €5,000 in tuition instead.
- How much is tuition in Latvia for EU students?
- EU/EEA students typically pay around €2,500 per year at universities in our index. Individual programmes can differ.
- How much do international (non-EU) students pay in Latvia?
- Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €5,000 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more.
- What are living costs for a student in Latvia?
- Plan for roughly €703 a month (rent, food, transport) — about €8,436 per year, based on Eurostat. Big cities cost more than the average, smaller towns less.
Last updated 2026-09-15.