Study Medicine in Latvia: programmes, fees and entry requirements
Latvia has 4 undergraduate programmes in Medicine at 2 universities in 1 city. At public institutions EU students typically pay €11,850 a year (€3,600–€13,500); non-EU students €13,500 a year (€11,850–€13,500).
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
- Taught in: Latvian (2), English (2)
- Selection: grade limit (numerus clausus), Centralizētie eksāmeni (CE)
All Medicine programmes in Latvia
| Programme | University | City | Language | Length | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicīna | Rīga Stradiņš University (Rīga) | Riga | Latvian | 6 yr | €7,400 | — |
| Medicine | Rīga Stradiņš University (Rīga) | Riga | English | 6 yr | €13,500 | €13,500 |
| Ārstniecība | University of Latvia | Riga | Latvian | 6 yr | €3,600 | — |
| Medicine | University of Latvia | Riga | English | 6 yr | €11,850 | €11,850 |
How admission works in Latvia
Latvia has no single national application portal: you apply to each institution, usually online through its own admission system, and international applicants often through a separate platform (for example DreamApply at the University of Latvia). Applicants with a Latvian school-leaving certificate are ranked by their centralised exam (CE) results, normally in Latvian, a foreign language and mathematics plus subjects set by the programme; a foreign school-leaving certificate must first be assessed by the Academic Information Centre (AIC), and the institution converts its grades for the ranking. State-funded (budget) places go to the best-ranked applicants, and citizens of EU/EEA countries and Switzerland compete for them on equal terms with Latvians. The main admission round is in July, after the CE results are out; each institution publishes its rules for the autumn 2027 intake by 30 November 2026, and English-taught programmes for international applicants usually close earlier.
See also: Study in Latvia · Medicine in other countries
Sources
- NIID.LV (VIAA) — Latvijas Universitāte, «Ārstniecība»: Mācību/studiju maksa: Valsts budžets (latviešu valodā) vai maksas: 3600 EUR gadā (latviešu val.); par maksu - 11850 EUR gadā (angļu val.) (2026./27.), checked 20 October 2026
- Tuition Fees for Studies in English | RSU - 'Tuition fees for the 2026/2027 academic year': 'Medicine 13,500 EUR' - same fee for all English-track students, checked 20 October 2026
- NIID.LV (VIAA) — Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, «Medicīna»: Mācību/studiju maksa: Budžets vai maksas: 7400 EUR gadā, vai 4800 EUR gadā līdzfinansētajās studiju vietās (2026./27.), checked 20 October 2026
- LU lapa (Ārstniecība, angļu val.): 'Studiju maksa 2026./2027. ak. gadā: 11 850 EUR ES/EEZ/Šveices ... 11 850 EUR citu valstu pilsoņiem', checked 20 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.