Course overview
Business Management (Professional Master, 1.5 years) is a postgraduate (master's) course in business & management at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies in Jelgava, Latvia. It takes 1.5 years (90 ECTS), with intakes in September; February (spring 2027 deadline 15 November 2026).
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Jelgava, Latvia |
| Course | Business Management (Professional Master, 1.5 years) |
| Level | Master's (postgraduate) |
| Subject area | Business & Management |
| Duration | 1.5 years (90 ECTS) |
| Tuition per year | €3,300 (≈ ₹3.5 lakh) |
| Intakes | September; February (spring 2027 deadline 15 November 2026) |
| English requirement | IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 67 or Duolingo 110 (or Cambridge FCE/CAE); waived if your previous education was in English |
Interested in Business Management (Professional Master, 1.5 years)?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is €3,300 a year, about ₹3.5 lakh. Over 1.5 years that is roughly €4,950 (≈ ₹5.2 lakh) before any yearly increase.
2026/27 fee per year (application portal); needs a 4-year bachelor's in economics, business or management
Living costs near the university
| Cost | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Dormitory, first monthPlus a €100 refundable deposit, per LBTU's How to apply page (may change) | €138one-off | ≈ ₹14,628 |
| Dormitory fee shown on programme pagesPlus a €150 dormitory deposit, per the application portal | €300one-off | ≈ ₹31,800 |
| Study depositRefundable after graduation | €500one-off | ≈ ₹53,000 |
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.
Plan my monthly living costsEligibility
General entry requirements at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- A bachelor's degree in a related field with an average of at least 65% of the maximum. Business Management needs a 4-year bachelor's in economics, business or management; Geoinformatics accepts a 3-year (180 ECTS) bachelor's.
- No entrance exam for master's, but a motivation interview and letter are required.
- English: the same scores as for bachelor's, or proof of English-medium study.
- Deadlines for applicants who need a visa: 15 June (September start) and 15 November (February start, where offered).
English requirements
For this course: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 67 or Duolingo 110 (or Cambridge FCE/CAE); waived if your previous education was in English.
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 (5.5 is mentioned for a few programmes) |
| TOEFL | iBT 80 or paper-based 547 |
| PTE Academic | 67 |
| Duolingo | 110 |
| Waiver | Not needed if your secondary or higher education was taught in English; ask for a medium-of-instruction letter |
Intakes
This course starts in: September; February (spring 2027 deadline 15 November 2026).
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in LatviaHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Latvia, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Passport copy
- Class 12 or bachelor's certificate and transcript in the original language, with a notarised English translation if needed
- English test result, or proof that your previous education was in English
- Motivation letter
- Proof of the €300 application fee (applicants from visa-requiring countries)
About Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU) opened on 3 July 1939 as the Jelgava Academy of Agriculture, but traces its roots to the agriculture department of the Riga Polytechnicum, founded in 1863. It became the Latvia University of Agriculture in 1991 and has used the LBTU name since September 2022.
LBTU is Latvia's specialist university for agriculture, forestry, veterinary medicine, food science and landscape architecture, and also teaches engineering, IT and economics. It has five faculties and is one of the country's four scientific universities, and the only one based outside Riga.
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FAQs
What is the fee for Business Management (Professional Master, 1.5 years) at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies?
The tuition for international students is €3,300 a year (about ₹3.5 lakh). 2026/27 fee per year (application portal); needs a 4-year bachelor's in economics, business or management. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Business Management (Professional Master, 1.5 years)?
The course takes 1.5 years (90 ECTS).
What English score do I need?
IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 67 or Duolingo 110 (or Cambridge FCE/CAE); waived if your previous education was in English. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: September; February (spring 2027 deadline 15 November 2026). Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 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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