Turiba University
About
Turiba University in Riga, the largest city in the Baltics, teaches business, law, economics, arts, and IT entirely in English at Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD level. Tuition is €3,550/year — among the lowest for EU-accredited private universities — with an accessible IELTS 5.5 bar, and Latvia's EU/Schengen membership grants graduates the legal right to stay and work in Europe.
Riga is a medieval Old Town transformed into a student playground—coffee €1.50, beer €2, rent €100–120/month in shared housing. The city has no pretense; it's raw, walkable, and welcoming to outsiders. Winter is dark but short; the summers make up for it.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberAug 01
Full window on the page: 'From February 1 to August 1' for Autumn intake (studies begin end of September); no year stated — published as a standing rule. Source: https://www.turiba.lv/en/admission/admission
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Turiba University as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Turiba University is €3550 per year. Living costs in Riga are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Turiba University?
English-taught programmes at Turiba University 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 Turiba University offer scholarships?
Institution-specific options: 26 full tuition scholarships; 80 partial scholarships €600/year; Merit-based: €700–1,000/year; Sports scholarships: up to €1,000/year. State scholarship for UA/KZ/UZ. University scholarships open to all on merit/performance.
Where is Turiba University located?
Turiba University is in Riga, Latvia. Graudu iela 68, LV-1058 Riga, Latvia
What can you study at Turiba University?
Fields offered include: Business, Law, Economics, Arts, Computer Science, International relations, Communications.
Accommodation
Dorms €95-350/month depending on room type. Well-documented on Turiba website.
SourceScholarships
- 🎓26 full tuition scholarships
- 🎓80 partial scholarships €600/year
- 🎓Merit-based: €700–1,000/year
- 🎓Sports scholarships: up to €1,000/year
- 🏛Latvian State Scholarship: €500–700/month (UA/KZ/UZ only)
State scholarship for UA/KZ/UZ. University scholarships open to all on merit/performance.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Tuition of €3,550/year is among the lowest for EU-accredited private universities, competitive for CIS students.
- Low IELTS bar of 5.5 makes admission accessible without intensive English preparation.
- All core programmes are fully taught in English at Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels.
- Latvia is an EU/Schengen member — graduates gain EU diploma and legal right to stay and work in Europe.
- Riga is the largest city in the Baltics with active student life and lower cost of living than Western Europe.
- Preparatory year before the degree (Foundation) programme available for students with secondary school gaps or insufficient English, opening a clear path to Bachelor.
What to check
- Non-EU students must pay the full first year of tuition in advance — a significant financial barrier for CIS applicants.
- Turiba is a private university; its brand recognition outside the Baltics and CIS region is limited.
- A non-refundable application fee of €250 is above the Latvian average, adding upfront cost before admission is confirmed.
- Accommodation options and living costs are not yet published — students must budget blindly or contact the university directly.
- Scholarships and financial aid information is not available — no discount or grant programme can be confirmed at this stage.
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