Latvian state scholarships
Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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Type | Graduate, full-time |
Nominal duration | 10 months / 1 academic year (60 ECTS) |
Study language | English |
Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Applications for bachelor`s and the first level of professional higher education studies will be accepted from students who have successfully completed at least one academic year of studies (at their home higher education institution or at a Latvian higher education institution, if they already have been studying in Latvia) at the moment of application (February, March 2023). If a student wants to continue her/his studies in Latvia for one more year, she/he has to re-apply for the Latvian scholarship. The Latvian scholarship can be awarded not more than for two consecutive terms to one individual. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Norway, Peru, Poland, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam. |
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Language requirements | English |
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Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. |
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Overview
Application procedure
Candidates must fill in the online application: apply.rtu.lv/ by selecting “Latvian State Scholarship” as first priority and choose study programme (from the listed programmes) as second priority.
Applicant must upload all supporting documents in digital form, including the relevant certificates and transcripts of previous studies as well as proof of application fee payment of 150 EUR. No original official documents need to be sent to the university.
Required application documents:
Passport copy, as proof of nationality;
Final Degree Certificate and transcripts (diploma supplement or list of the subjects taken during the study and correspondent marks) of their previous studies. The Certificate and transcripts must be original, certified documents, scanned and attached to the online application form;
English language certificate;
Motivation letter – this letter should present the applicant’s motivation to enroll the Master’s course, preferred study track and mobility, the competencies and skills he / she would like to achieve, future perspectives and aspirations after the Master course, etc.;
CV with information about relevant experience and professional training;
Reference letter – minimum 2 letters, preferably one letter from an academic viewpoint and one from an employer. Reference letters must be written in English and must be signed.
Once your application has been assessed we will provide acceptance letter which you will have to submit to State Education Development Agency of Republic of Latvia along with other required documents, please view the requirements here: www.viaa.gov.lv/en/studies