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Veterinary Medicine

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies · Jelgava, Latvia · Bachelor's (undergraduate)

Researched 28 Oct 2026

Level

Bachelor's

Duration

6 years (360 ECTS)

Tuition / year

€9,600 (≈ ₹10.2 lakh)

Intakes

September

Course overview

Veterinary Medicine is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in medicine & health sciences at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies in Jelgava, Latvia. It takes 6 years (360 ECTS), with intakes in September.

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

Key highlights
UniversityLatvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (Public)
LocationJelgava, Latvia
CourseVeterinary Medicine
LevelBachelor's (undergraduate)
Subject areaMedicine & Health Sciences
Duration6 years (360 ECTS)
Tuition per year€9,600 (≈ ₹10.2 lakh)
IntakesSeptember
English requirementIELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 67 or Duolingo 110 (or Cambridge FCE/CAE); waived if your previous education was in English

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Fees and costs

Tuition for international students is €9,600 a year, about ₹10.2 lakh. Over 6 years that is roughly €57,600 (≈ ₹61.1 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026/27 fee per year (application portal)

Living costs near the university

Living costs
CostIn EURApprox. 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.

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Eligibility

General entry requirements at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

  • Class 12 completed, with an average of at least 65% of the maximum grade. Some programmes need at least a satisfactory grade in a key subject (maths for IT; biology or chemistry for Veterinary Medicine).
  • A compulsory online entrance test (for example computer science for IT, biology and chemistry for Veterinary Medicine) and a recorded motivation interview.
  • A motivation letter.
  • English: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 67 or Duolingo 110, unless your previous education was in English.
  • Deadline for applicants who need a visa: 15 June for the September intake.

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.

English tests accepted
TestWhat the university asks for
IELTS Academic6.0 (5.5 is mentioned for a few programmes)
TOEFLiBT 80 or paper-based 547
PTE Academic67
Duolingo110
WaiverNot needed if your secondary or higher education was taught in English; ask for a medium-of-instruction letter

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Intakes

This course starts in: September.

Upcoming intakes and deadlines in Latvia

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
  2. Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
  3. Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
  4. Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
  5. Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
  6. 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 Veterinary Medicine at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies?

The tuition for international students is €9,600 a year (about ₹10.2 lakh). 2026/27 fee per year (application portal). Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.

How long is Veterinary Medicine?

The course takes 6 years (360 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. 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.

  1. Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies: Veterinary Medicine (opens in a new tab)
  2. LBTU: how to apply (deadlines, fees, English) (opens in a new tab)
  3. LBTU: history (opens in a new tab)
  4. LBTU: degree studies (opens in a new tab)
  5. LBTU: Information Technologies for Sustainable Development (opens in a new tab)

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