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University of Latvia
Latvia, Riga

Faculty of Medicine

Study location	Latvia, Riga
Academic field	Clinical medicine (JACS A300)
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	6 years (360 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	Professional (Medical Doctor)
Course code	28408
Accreditation	Study programme is accredited

Tuition fee	€8,500 per year 1st year – €8,500.00 2nd year – €9,500.00 3rd year – €9,500.00 4th year – €10,000.00 5th year – €10,500.00 6th year – €10,500.00 Total amount for all 6 years of the programme – €58,500.00 Tuition fee payments can be made twice per semester, however to be imatriculated you have to make the first payment for the first semester in full.
Application fee	€141 one-time Application fee is non-refundable even in the case an applicant doesn’t get accepted. The fee must be transferred to the UL bank account. Bank account details: Beneficiary: UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA Address: Raina blvd. 19, Riga, Latvia, LV-1586 VAT number: LV90000076669 Bank: Luminor Bank AS Account No. IBAN: LV51NDEA0000082414423 BIC code: NDEALV2X Payment details: Application fee, Programme(-s), Name and Surname of the Applicant
Deposit	€500 one-time A one-time payment for students coming from outside the EU/EEA to be payed in full along with the first semester payment upon arrival. The deposit is intendend to cover possible immigration expenses and payed back upon request after graduation.

Tuition fee

€8,500 per year

1st year – €8,500.00
2nd year – €9,500.00
3rd year – €9,500.00
4th year – €10,000.00
5th year – €10,500.00
6th year – €10,500.00

Total amount for all 6 years of the programme – €58,500.00

Tuition fee payments can be made twice per semester, however to be imatriculated you have to make the first payment for the first semester in full.

Application fee

€141 one-time

Application fee is non-refundable even in the case an applicant doesn’t get accepted. The fee must be transferred to the UL bank account. Bank account details:

Beneficiary: UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA
Address: Raina blvd. 19, Riga, Latvia, LV-1586
VAT number: LV90000076669
Bank: Luminor Bank AS
Account No. IBAN: LV51NDEA0000082414423
BIC code: NDEALV2X
Payment details: Application fee, Programme(-s), Name and Surname of the Applicant

Deposit

€500 one-time

A one-time payment for students coming from outside the EU/EEA to be payed in full along with the first semester payment upon arrival. The deposit is intendend to cover possible immigration expenses and payed back upon request after graduation.

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) What documents do I need to apply? EU/EEA citizens 1. Passport or national ID 2. A scanned copy the LU medical report filled out and signed by your physician (Not a family member!). The form is available HERE 3. Transcript of final grades and state examinations – both in English and the original language. Both copies need to be verified with a notary stamp and signature! 4. Your high school diploma if it’s issued separately – both in English and the original language. Both copies need to be verified with a notary stamp and signature! 5. Proof of English language proficiency if needed (see section Language requirements) 6. Payment receipt after paying for your application, uploaded along with other documents _____________________________________________________ Citizens of outside EU/EEA 1. Passport 2. A scanned copy of the LU medical report filled out and signed by your physician (Not a family member!). The form is available HERE 3. Transcript of final grades and state examinations – both in English and the original language. Both copies need to be verified with a notary stamp and signature, and apostilled or verified by the Foreign Affairs ministry or relevant of your country and the Embassy of Latvia closest to you! 4. Your high school diploma if it’s issued separately – both in English and the original language. Both copies need to be verified with a notary stamp and signature, and apostilled or verified by the Foreign Affairs ministry or relevant of your country and the Embassy of Latvia closest to you! 5. Proof of English language proficiency (see section Language requirements) 6. Payment receipt after paying for your application, uploaded along with other documents The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. NB! Non-EU applications that contain documents that are not Apostilled or verified properly will not be evaluated and considered for admissions.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher)

What documents do I need to apply?

EU/EEA citizens

1. Passport or national ID
2. A scanned copy the LU medical report filled out and signed by your physician (Not a family member!). The form is available HERE
3. Transcript of final grades and state examinations – both in English and the original language. Both copies need to be verified with a notary stamp and signature!
4. Your high school diploma if it’s issued separately – both in English and the original language. Both copies need to be verified with a notary stamp and signature!
5. Proof of English language proficiency if needed (see section Language requirements)
6. Payment receipt after paying for your application, uploaded along with other documents

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Citizens of outside EU/EEA

1. Passport
2. A scanned copy of the LU medical report filled out and signed by your physician (Not a family member!). The form is available HERE
3. Transcript of final grades and state examinations – both in English and the original language. Both copies need to be verified with a notary stamp and signature, and apostilled or verified by the Foreign Affairs ministry or relevant of your country and the Embassy of Latvia closest to you!
4. Your high school diploma if it’s issued separately – both in English and the original language. Both copies need to be verified with a notary stamp and signature, and apostilled or verified by the Foreign Affairs ministry or relevant of your country and the Embassy of Latvia closest to you!
5. Proof of English language proficiency (see section Language requirements)
6. Payment receipt after paying for your application, uploaded along with other documents

The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

NB! Non-EU applications that contain documents that are not Apostilled or verified properly will not be evaluated and considered for admissions.

Language requirements	English Please see country-specific language requirements HERE All applicants must prove their English language proficiency in a level that corresponds to B2 according to the CEFR levels. Additional requirements for citizens of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal: 1. Results of one of the internationally recognized tests (IELTS, TOEFL etc.) at least level B2 at CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages); 2. Skype interview which includes questions about profiling subjects and motivation.

Language requirements

English

Please see country-specific language requirements HERE

All applicants must prove their English language proficiency in a level that corresponds to B2 according to the CEFR levels.

Additional requirements for citizens of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal:

1. Results of one of the internationally recognized tests (IELTS, TOEFL etc.) at least level B2 at CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages);
2. Skype interview which includes questions about profiling subjects and motivation.

Other requirements	• Incomplete applications or e-mail submissions will not be considered • Complete applications will receive feedback within 2 weeks of applying • The final results will be available approximately in mid-July • We are not able to provide official results before that because the competition can be influenced by each new application we receive • Candidates will be expected to accept or decline a study place. If the university doesn’t receive a decision within the given deadline, it will be considered declined and as such – not available at later time • The university is not obliged to give detailed explanations on its decision if the applicant has not met the necessary conditions to receive an offer • The university reserves the right to withdraw an offer if its conditions are not met and will not be liable for any material or immaterial loss the applicant may have as a result Please look for more detailed FAQs HERE

Other requirements

• Incomplete applications or e-mail submissions will not be considered
• Complete applications will receive feedback within 2 weeks of applying
• The final results will be available approximately in mid-July
• We are not able to provide official results before that because the competition can be influenced by each new application we receive
• Candidates will be expected to accept or decline a study place. If the university doesn’t receive a decision within the given deadline, it will be considered declined and as such – not available at later time
• The university is not obliged to give detailed explanations on its decision if the applicant has not met the necessary conditions to receive an offer
• The university reserves the right to withdraw an offer if its conditions are not met and will not be liable for any material or immaterial loss the applicant may have as a result

Please look for more detailed FAQs HERE

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Overview

During the studies students learn the science and methods of medicine based on human morphology (structure), functions (physiology), psychology, basic clinical practice (anamnesis, overall objective examination and interpretation of results, manipulation competence), obtains knowledge on health promotion and disease prevention in the context of family and society. After successful completion of the programme graduates may enter residency and PhD studies.

The programme corresponds to EU standards and professional requirements set for MDs. The obtained degree is in line with European labor market requirements (part of European comparative degree system) and allows free movement within Europe.

The full – time degree programme covers six academic years. Classes are mainly from 8.30am till 6pm in the working days.

Career opportunities

After successful completion of the programme graduates work in the field of health care, medical firms, governmental institutions. Graduates may also work in hospitals or health centre under the supervision of a certified Doctor.

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