Cost of a year
What will a year really cost?
From the country guide: tuition, living costs and the visa fee, plus the money you must show. The part you lose if the visa is refused is marked.
A year in Latvia
| In EUR as published | In EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, one year | EUR 3,300 to 5,000 | EUR 3,300 to 5,000 Public university, international student |
| Living costs, twelve months | EUR 5,400 to 8,400 | EUR 5,400 to 8,400 |
| Visa or permit feeNot refunded if the visa is refused | EUR 70 | EUR 70 |
| First year, all in | EUR 8,770 to 13,470 | |
| Money you must show for the visa | EUR 9,360 | EUR 9,360 Held in your account before you apply; most of it then pays your living costs |
Worth knowing. Graduates get only four months to stay on, with a possible nine-month extension for master's and doctoral graduates.
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Leaves out flights, deposits and insurance unless the guide includes them. Currency: Rates by Exchange Rate API, 25 September 2026.