Master's in Business Administration

Master's in Business Administration is a postgraduate (master's) course in business & management at EKA University of Applied Sciences in Riga, Latvia. It takes 2 years, with intakes in October and February.

EKA University of Applied Sciences is a private institution, ranked Not ranked in the QS and THE World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €3,800 a year, about ₹4 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly €7,600 (≈ ₹8.1 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Fee per year for English-language programmes, full time

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Latvia as a whole: €9,400–15,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at EKA University of Applied Sciences for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A bachelor's degree and transcript with at least 60%, plus your Class 12 diploma.
• CV and motivation letter in PDF.
• English certificate as for bachelor's degrees.
• Video interview (all master's applicants).
• Tuition is paid only after the Academic Information Centre recognises your degree and you pass the interview.

For this course: IELTS 5.5–6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59, TOEIC 605 or LanguageCert B2 (or a letter confirming English-medium education).

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This course starts in: October and February.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Latvia, then arrange accommodation.

• Completed application form (Word format)
• Passport scan
• Notarised Class 12 diploma and transcript (and bachelor's diploma and transcript for master's)
• Notarised English translations where needed
• English certificate (original shown on arrival)
• CV and motivation letter (master's)
• Confirmation of accommodation before enrolment
• For the residence permit: proof of at least €780 a month for living costs and proof of tuition payment

• EKA grants and scholarships

  Enrolled students

  Value: Awards for achievements (amounts set by EKA)

  Students with strong study results or other achievements; ask EKA which awards are open to non-EU students.

  Official page

• Erasmus+ mobility grants

  Enrolled students

  Value: Monthly grant for a study period or traineeship elsewhere in Europe

  EKA degree students through the university's Erasmus+ partnerships.

  Official page

EKA University of Applied Sciences is a private university in Riga founded in 1998. Its Latvian name means University of Economics and Culture, which reflects what it teaches: management, marketing, business economics, accounting, law, IT, interior and game design, and cultural management. It is small and practical, with more than 6,000 alumni working in around 30 countries.

Most of EKA's programmes are in Latvian, but it runs a focused set of English-taught degrees for international students: bachelor's degrees in Management, Marketing, Business Economics and Information Technologies (Programming), and master's degrees in Business Administration, Circular Economy and Social Entrepreneurship, and International Cultural Project Management. It also hosts Erasmus+ exchange students from across Europe.

Business & Management courses at other universities in Latvia

• Business Administration (EN), 2 years (MBA)UL FinTech Business School (formerly BA School of Business and Finance)2 years (120 ECTS) · €3,300 / year
• Business Administration (EN), 1.5 years (MBA)UL FinTech Business School (formerly BA School of Business and Finance)1.5 years (90 ECTS) · €3,300 / year
• Smart Economics and Innovations (Professional Master)daugavpils-university2 years (or 1.5 years with a 4-year professional bachelor's) · €3,300 / year
• Professional Master's in Business AdministrationRiga Nordic University (formerly ISMA)1.1 years full time (or 2 years, depending on your previous degree) · €3,900 / year
• Business Management (Professional Master, 1.5 years)Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies1.5 years (90 ECTS) · €3,300 / year
• Sociology of Organizations and Public Administration (Master)Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies2 years (120 ECTS) · €3,300 / year

More courses at EKA University of Applied Sciences

• Bachelor's in Information Technologies (Programming)4 years (professional bachelor's) · €3,500 / year
• Bachelor's in Management3 years · €3,500 / year
• Bachelor's in Business Economics3 years · €3,500 / year
• Bachelor's in Marketing3 years · €3,500 / year
• Master's in Circular Economy and Social Entrepreneurship2 years · €3,800 / year
• Master's in International Cultural Project Management2 years · €3,800 / year

We researched this page on 23 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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