SSE Riga — Stockholm School of Economics in Riga
About
SSE Riga has been FT-ranked #19 in Europe and #1 among Nordic and Baltic business schools for 22 consecutive years, teaching economics, business, and finance at €7,600/year (IELTS 6, waived if your secondary school was English-taught). Scholarships are available for students from Uzbekistan (2), Kazakhstan (2), Ukraine (10), and Belarus (5), and graduates get EU Blue Card post-study work rights with full Schengen mobility.
Riga is a Baltic capital where Art Nouveau architecture meets modern café culture. It's affordable for a capital city—a meal out costs €8–12, and the student scene thrives around the Old Town and newer tech quarter. The city has genuine intellectual energy without the tourist overwhelm of Prague or Krakow.
Application deadlines
- September (EMBA)Jun 01
Last of three rolling deadlines. Jan 01 / Mar 01 / Jun 01.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at SSE Riga — Stockholm School of Economics in Riga as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at SSE Riga — Stockholm School of Economics in Riga is €7600 per year. Living costs in Riga are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for SSE Riga — Stockholm School of Economics in Riga?
English-taught programmes at SSE Riga — Stockholm School of Economics in Riga typically require IELTS 6 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 SSE Riga — Stockholm School of Economics in Riga offer scholarships?
Institution-specific options: Admissions Scholarships: partial/full tuition waivers (up to 20 awards); Baltic-EU scholarship: €2,400/year auto for EU/EEA/EFTA; Executive MBA: 5 merit awards €16,500 each (50% tuition); Corporate donor merit scholarships: no country restrictions. Merit-based with no country restrictions. Strongest scholarship programme in Latvia.
Where is SSE Riga — Stockholm School of Economics in Riga located?
SSE Riga — Stockholm School of Economics in Riga is in Riga, Latvia. Strēlnieku iela 4a, LV-1010 Riga, Latvia
What can you study at SSE Riga — Stockholm School of Economics in Riga?
Fields offered include: Economics, Business, Finance, Entrepreneurship.
Accommodation
Twin shared bathroom: €220/month. Single shared bathroom: €350/month. Twin ensuite: €260/month. Utilities + Wi-Fi included. 2025/26 prices.
SourceScholarships
- 🎓Admissions Scholarships: partial/full tuition waivers (up to 20 awards)
- 🎓Baltic-EU scholarship: €2,400/year auto for EU/EEA/EFTA
- 🎓Executive MBA: 5 merit awards €16,500 each (50% tuition)
- 🎓Corporate donor merit scholarships: no country restrictions
Merit-based with no country restrictions. Strongest scholarship programme in Latvia.
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Citizenship restrictions
- For citizens of Russia admission is possible only with individual immigration clearance — in practice entry is nearly closed.
Honestly
Why this works
- FT-ranked #19 in Europe and #1 among Nordic and Baltic business schools for 22 consecutive years — genuine regional prestige.
- Tuition is €7,600 per year for non-EU students, mid-range for an FT-ranked business school versus UK or Scandinavian peers.
- Country-specific scholarships exist for Ukraine (10 awards), Kazakhstan (2), Uzbekistan (2), and Belarus (5), covering partial or full tuition for up to 3 years.
- IELTS 6.0 minimum is a standard B2 bar; waived entirely if your secondary school was taught in English.
- Latvia is EU/Schengen: graduates access EU Blue Card post-study work rights and full Schengen mobility.
- On-campus dormitory at €220–350 per month with utilities included keeps total living costs at roughly €600 per month in Riga.
What to check
- Latvian state-level entry and residency restrictions make enrollment practically impossible for Russian passport holders — do not apply without explicit immigration clearance.
- Only ~150 BSc students are admitted globally each year; selectivity is high and rejection rates are significant.
- Application deadline is April 8 — unusually early for CIS students who typically begin researching in May or later, requiring a 12-month pipeline.
- No preparatory year before the degree (foundation year) or bridging programme is available, so students below IELTS 6.0 or B2 have no pathway into the school.
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