Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL)
About
Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL) teaches law entirely in English, with tuition at €5,000/year — well below typical EU private law school costs — and an accessible IELTS 5.5 bar. As an EU/Schengen degree it comes with free movement and post-study work rights, and master's and PhD students face no weekly work-hour cap.
Riga's Old Town legal district hosts courts, law offices, and university buildings with genuine institutional weight. The city's living costs (€800–1,000/month) are well below typical Western European law school locations, and student life integrates with real legal practice.
Application deadlines
- September (LLB)Jul 20
Non-EU students. Rolling applications.
- September (LLM)Jul 31
Non-EU students.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL) as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL) is €5000 per year. Living costs in Riga are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL)?
English-taught programmes at Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL) typically require IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Latvia?
For a student residence permit in Latvia you must prove €9,360 per year (2026, PMLP — necessary subsistence: https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/necessary-subsistence-0).
Does Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL) offer scholarships?
Latvian State Scholarship available for UA/KZ/UZ (cycle 2026/27 currently closed; check studyinlatvia.lv). RU/BY not eligible for state scholarship.
Where is Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL) located?
Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL) is in Riga, Latvia. Strēlnieku iela 4k-2, LV-1010 Riga, Latvia
What can you study at Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL)?
Fields offered include: Law, International relations.
Accommodation
No on-campus dorm. Central Riga location. Private rentals €350-600/month.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛Latvian State Scholarship: €500–700/month (UA/KZ/UZ only)
Latvian State Scholarship available for UA/KZ/UZ (cycle 2026/27 currently closed; check studyinlatvia.lv). RU/BY not eligible for state scholarship.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Tuition of €5,000 per year is well below typical EU private law school costs.
- Low IELTS 5.5 entry bar makes admission accessible without intensive test preparation.
- Programmes taught entirely in English — no Latvian required to graduate.
- Latvia is EU/Schengen: EU diploma, free movement, and post-study work rights included.
- MA and PhD students face no weekly work-hour cap, enabling full-time employment alongside studies.
- Riga offers one of the lowest costs of living among EU capitals, with dorms from €100/month.
What to check
- RGSL is a private institution with a narrow specialisation — employer recognition outside law circles may be limited.
- No scholarship data is available — the full €5,000/year cost must be budgeted without discount assumptions.
- The school offers only master's and PhD programmes — no bachelor's or preparatory-year (foundation) entry route.
- Riga is a compact city; legal job market and networking opportunities are smaller than in Berlin or Amsterdam.
- Programme details, deadlines, and nationality-specific visa conditions are not yet researched — verify directly with RGSL before applying.
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