How many universities does Riga have?

Our index lists 4 universities in Riga with 384 study programmes between them, 177 taught in English.

Is Riga affordable for students?

Riga scores 9/10 on affordability in our City Life Index. Students in Latvia spend roughly €703 a month on living costs. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Latvia.

Universities in Riga

Riga has 4 universities in our index, offering 384 study programmes — 177 taught in English. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.

City Life Index

Affordability9/10

Safety7/10

Student vibe9/10

English-friendly8/10

Weather4/10

Transport9/10

Out of 10. The line on each bar is the average across the 99 student cities we score.

Riga offers an affordable and vibrant student experience with a strong international community, good English proficiency, and excellent public transport, though its weather can be challenging.