Medicine (EN)

Medicine (EN) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in medicine & health sciences at University of Latvia in Riga, Latvia. It takes 6 years (360 ECTS), with intakes in September (applications from 1 December or 1 January).

University of Latvia is a public institution, ranked 781–790 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €11,850 a year, about ₹12.6 lakh. Over 6 years that is roughly €71,100 (≈ ₹75.4 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026/27 fee for non-EU citizens

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 University of Latvia for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Class 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate. LU accepts Indian applicants only with first- or second-class (division) results; CBSE graduates since 2016 must also submit their admit card.
• Programme rules for non-EU applicants: for example, Computer Science (EN) needs maths of at least 8/10 (about 80%), an overall average of at least 6/10, an SAT of 1200 and an online interview. Medicine (EN) needs biology and chemistry of at least 8/10, an average of 6/10, SAT 1200 and an interview.
• English: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 55 or Cambridge B2 First at grade B.
• Apply online at apply.lu.lv. Applications for international students open on 1 December (some programmes on 1 January) for September entry.
• Residence permit documents submitted after 20 August must use the 10-day express examination, so apply early.

For this course: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 (old scale), PTE Academic 55 or Cambridge B2 First (grade B).

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This course starts in: September (applications from 1 December or 1 January).

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.

• Passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and mark sheets (bachelor's); CBSE admit card if required
• Bachelor's degree and transcript (master's)
• Apostilled education documents with certified English translations
• English test score (within the last five years)
• SAT score report, for programmes that require it
• Apostilled police clearance (statement on punishability)
• For the residence permit: proof of at least €780 a month for living costs and proof of paid tuition, as many universities require

• University of Latvia Foundation scholarships

  Enrolled students

  Value: Varies by donor programme

  Merit- and need-based awards funded by donors through the UL Foundation; most need an application during your studies.

  Official page

• State scholarships for foreign students (Latvian government, through the State Education Development Agency)

  Master's and doctoral; mostly for citizens of partner countries

  Value: Monthly stipend for the study period

  Offered under bilateral agreements; check whether Indian citizens are eligible in the current year's call.

  Official page

• Erasmus+ mobility grants

  Enrolled students

  Value: Monthly grant for a semester or traineeship elsewhere in Europe

  LU degree students through the university's Erasmus+ agreements.

  Official page

The University of Latvia (LU) was founded in 1919, shortly after Latvia became independent, and is the country's largest and most comprehensive university. It teaches across the sciences, medicine, economics, law, humanities and education, and is the main research university in Latvia. Its newer Academic Centre in Torņakalns, across the river from Riga's Old Town, houses modern science and technology buildings.

LU appears in the QS World University Rankings 2027 in the 781–790 band. For Indian students its main appeal is a wide range of English-taught degrees at low fees: most English bachelor's and master's programmes cost between €3,100 and €6,000 a year for non-EU students in 2026/27. It also runs English-taught Medicine and Dentistry degrees, which cost considerably more.

Medicine & Health Sciences courses at other universities in Latvia

• Veterinary MedicineLatvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies6 years (360 ECTS) · €9,600 / year
• Medicine (MD)Rīga Stradiņš University6 years · €13,500 / year
• Dentistry (DDS)Rīga Stradiņš University5 years · €15,500 / year

More courses at University of Latvia

• BSc Computer Science (EN)4 years (240 ECTS) · €3,340 / year
• Master's in International Business (EN)2 years (120 ECTS) · €3,200 / year
• Master's in Mathematics and Data Science (EN)2 years (120 ECTS) · €5,400 / year
• Bachelor's in Business Administration (EN)3 years (180 ECTS) · €3,300 / year
• Master's in Project Management (EN)2 years (120 ECTS) · €3,200 / year
• Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and Management (EN)4 years (240 ECTS) · €3,100 / 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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