Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies (Professional Master's)

Virtual Reality and Smart Technologies (Professional Master's) is a postgraduate (master's) course in computer science & it at vidzeme-university-of-applied-sciences in Valmiera, Latvia. It takes 2 years (4 semesters), full-time, with intakes in September only (non-EU applications 1 March to 31 May).

vidzeme-university-of-applied-sciences is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €5,799 a year, about ₹6.1 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly €11,598 (≈ ₹12.3 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026/27 non-EU fee per year; 2027/28 fee not yet published

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 vidzeme-university-of-applied-sciences for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A bachelor's degree, with an average of at least 60% of the maximum grade. Some programmes need a related degree (IT or computer science for Virtual Reality; social sciences, business or tourism for Tourism).
• English at B2 level (IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 72), unless your previous education was fully in English.
• A recorded online interview for all international applicants; some programmes add an online entrance exam or written test.
• Non-refundable registration fee of €250 for non-EU applicants, paid before you submit.
• After an offer, you sign the study agreement and pay the full first-year tuition before the visa process. Diploma recognition takes about four to six weeks.

For this course: B2 level: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 72 (other tests listed on DreamApply); waived if your previous education was fully in English.

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This course starts in: September only (non-EU applications 1 March to 31 May).

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.

• Bachelor's diploma and transcript (in English or Latvian)
• Passport or ID copy
• English certificate (if your previous study was not in English)
• Motivation letter, motivational video or CV where the programme asks
• Master's thesis proposal (where required)
• Proof of the €250 registration fee

• Latvian State Scholarship

  Degree students from eligible countries

  Value: €500–€700 a month, depending on level

  Through the Latvian state scheme; the 2026/27 deadline was 1 April 2026. Check whether Indian citizens are eligible in the current call.

  Official page

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (Vidzemes Augstskola, ViA) was founded in 1996 in Valmiera, became a state university in 2001 and has been accredited for an indefinite period since 2002. It has two faculties, Social Sciences and Engineering, and 15 study programmes.

ViA is known for tourism management, communication, business administration and, more recently, virtual reality and smart technologies. It is part of the E³UDRES² European university alliance and in 2023 received a Best Practice University certificate for how it attracts and supports foreign students.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Latvia

• Cybersecurity Management (EN), 2 yearsUL FinTech Business School (formerly BA School of Business and Finance)2 years (120 ECTS) · €5,200 / year
• Cybersecurity Management (EN), 2.5 yearsUL FinTech Business School (formerly BA School of Business and Finance)2.5 years (150 ECTS, with internship) · €4,600 / year
• Professional Master's in Computer SystemsRiga Nordic University (formerly ISMA)1.5–2 years (90 or 120 credit points) · €3,900 / year
• Information Technologies (Master of Engineering)Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies2 years (120 ECTS) · €3,300 / year
• MSc Computer SystemsRiga Technical University2 years (120 ECTS) · €6,150 / year
• MSc Cybersecurity EngineeringRiga Technical University2 years (120 ECTS) · €5,590 / year

More courses at vidzeme-university-of-applied-sciences

• Business Environment Administration (Professional Master's in Business Administration)1.5 years with a professional qualification, otherwise 2 years; classes on Fridays and Saturdays · €3,544 / year
• Tourism Competitiveness Management (Master's)1.5 or 2 years (120 ECTS for 2 years); blended with intensive weeks and study trips · €3,558 / year
• Strategic Communication and Governance (Master's)2 years (120 ECTS); intensive weeks plus online seminars · €3,544 / year
• GRACE: Gamified Reality Applications for Real-World Challenges and Experiences (Joint MSc)2 years; study in Austria, the Netherlands and Latvia · €3,000 / year

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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