Computing & Data
Study software, information systems, data science and artificial intelligence.
Example programmes
- Computer ScienceBSc · Undergraduate
Study destination
Study in Latvia
Latvia offers universities and professionally oriented colleges. The University of Latvia has an English-taught Computer Science bachelor’s in Riga, with mathematics and admissions requirements for overseas qualifications..
Find your study options in Latvia
Latvia offers universities and professionally oriented colleges. The University of Latvia has an English-taught Computer Science bachelor’s in Riga, with mathematics and admissions requirements for overseas qualifications.
- Teaching language
- Latvian · selected programmes in English
Confirm your programme’s language and accepted evidence.
- Programme starts
- Check the programme’s admissions calendar
Starts and deadlines vary by programme.
- Study budget
- Plan your total costs
Compare tuition, living costs and initial expenses.
- After graduation
- Explore your next step
Work and residence options have their own conditions.
Our team can help you compare courses, understand entry requirements and build a shortlist around your qualifications and budget.
Explore courses in Latvia
Start with a subject you enjoy. Explore selected programme examples, then compare study levels and teaching languages in the course directory.
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Universities to explore
Explore university campuses and study options. Visit the official admissions pages for current programmes, entry requirements and fees.
University of Latvia
Riga, Latvia
A public university with an English-taught Computer Science bachelor’s and international degree admissions.
University photo credits
- University of Latvia: University of Latvia. Resized and cropped for display.
Plan your study budget
Your budget has three parts: tuition, day-to-day living and the costs of getting settled. Use the references below to start planning, then confirm the figures for your course and city.
Tuition & fee references
A programme page’s headline fee may depend on citizenship. Obtain confirmation of the rate that applies to your documents and intake.
Computer Science
Undergraduate · University of Latvia
Confirm the non-EU rateper year · chosen course and nationality
Living-cost planning reference
€450–700per month · published national estimate
Use current Riga accommodation quotes to update this reference. Tuition and initial expenses are additional.
Confirm current costs for your city and intake. A living-cost estimate is separate from the immigration authority’s financial-evidence requirement.
European Commission: country study guide (opens in a new tab)Fees vary by programme, year and legal status. A semester fee, annual fee and full-programme fee cover different periods. Confirm what is included, payment dates and refund terms with the institution.
Allow for initial expenses
Include application and visa charges, document preparation, insurance, travel and accommodation deposits. Ask what is included before paying; any agency service charge is separate from university and government fees.
Check funding early
Review scholarships with the university or award provider. Check eligibility, deadlines and what an award covers. Build your plan around confirmed funds.
Entry requirements & how to apply
Requirements depend on your qualification, citizenship and chosen programme. Check the university’s current instructions before preparing your application.
Academic entry requirements
The Computer Science example has mathematics, school-grade, English and interview requirements; a SAT requirement can apply to qualifications obtained outside specified countries.
Language & course requirements
Check the actual teaching language and accepted proficiency evidence. Preparatory study, entrance assessments and additional subject requirements depend on the course.
For a master’s degree
Check the recognised first degree, relevant subject background and grades required by the programme. Some courses also ask for professional experience, a portfolio, research proposal or an interview.
University of Latvia: official study information (opens in a new tab)
Documents to prepare
- Passport, qualification certificates and academic transcripts.
- Accepted evidence of your programme’s teaching language.
- A personal statement, references, portfolio or research proposal where requested.
- Qualification assessment, legalisation and certified translations where required.
Qualification recognition
The Computer Science example has mathematics, school-grade, English and interview requirements; a SAT requirement can apply to qualifications obtained outside specified countries. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.
Recognition, legalisation and translation are separate steps. Confirm each receiving authority’s requirements.
Choose your intake before you apply
Check the university’s annual admissions round and the earlier document deadlines for non-EU applicants.
Choose your programme
Compare subjects, qualification, campus, teaching language and total cost. Confirm eligibility with the institution.
Prepare and apply
Check the application route, gather the required documents and complete any assessment by the course deadline.
Plan your arrival
After admission, follow the applicable immigration process and arrange funds, insurance and accommodation.
Visa, work & student life
Student entry and residence
Longer degree study generally requires a study residence permit and an entry visa where necessary. Follow the invitation and application process for your nationality.
Use the current official checklist for your citizenship and country of residence. University admission and immigration approval are separate decisions.
EU Immigration Portal: student conditions and rights (opens in a new tab)
Use the instructions for your actual citizenship and residence jurisdiction.
Working during and after study
Employment rights and hours depend on study level and immigration status. Confirm your permit conditions and any separate graduate residence application.
Use confirmed funds for tuition and essential living costs; a student job or graduate job offer is not guaranteed.
EU Immigration Portal: student conditions and rights (opens in a new tab)
Prepare for your arrival
Ask the university about its invitation process, housing and arrival support, then complete the required residence and local registration steps.
Your questions about Latvia
How much should I budget?
Add the exact tuition for your course and year to accommodation, food, transport, insurance and personal expenses. Include application charges, document preparation, travel and deposits. The figures above show what each reference covers; a housing example or visa funds requirement is only part of the total.
European Commission: country study guide (opens in a new tab)
When should I apply?
Check the university’s annual admissions round and the earlier document deadlines for non-EU applicants.
University of Latvia: official study information (opens in a new tab)
Are these the only courses and universities available?
These are selected examples to help you explore. Universities offer many more programmes. Tell us your subject, study level and preferred destination so we can help you compare a broader shortlist.
Can I fund my studies through part-time work?
Plan tuition and essential living expenses using confirmed funds. Student employment can be restricted and a job is not guaranteed. Review the work guidance above and the conditions of your own immigration status before accepting employment.
EU Immigration Portal: student conditions and rights (opens in a new tab)
Will my qualification be recognised?
The Computer Science example has mathematics, school-grade, English and interview requirements; a SAT requirement can apply to qualifications obtained outside specified countries. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.
University of Latvia: official study information (opens in a new tab)
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