Information for Incoming Students

Information for Erasmus+ Incoming Students

Study at Baltic International Academy under the Erasmus+ Programme

Are you interested in spending a semester or a full academic year at Baltic International Academy (BIA) under Erasmus+ programme?
Welcome to one of the largest private higher education institutions in Latvia, located in Riga — a dynamic and multicultural European city.

Being Erasmus Student is a great opportunity to have experience to living at Latvia and studies at BIA, join an international community, and study programs taught in English.

Eligibility

To participate in an Erasmus+ exchange at BIA:

  1. You must be a registered student at one of our Erasmus+ partner universities.
  2. There must be a valid Erasmus+ Inter-Institutional Agreement between your home university and Baltic International Academy.
  3. Your home university must nominate you officially by email before you can apply.

Erasmus+ Partner Universities

BIA maintains a wide network of Erasmus+ partner universities across Europe and beyond.
If you are unsure whether your university has an valid agreement with BIA, you can check it in our list of partners:

Partner organizations

Nomination Deadlines for Partners:

  • Autumn semester: 15 May
  • Spring semester: 15 October

Application Procedure

After your nomination is accepted, you will receive a link to the online application form.

Application Deadlines:

  • Autumn semester / Full academic year: 15 July
  • Spring semester: 15 December

Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will receive a Welcome Package with detailed information about studies, accommodation, and letter of Acceptance.

Study Opportunities

Baltic International Academy offers a variety of study courses in English, available across different faculties such as:

  • Finance
  • Entrepreneurship management
  • Tourism and Hospitality
  • Web Design (only in Latvian language)

All incoming Erasmus+ students can choose courses from list of courses which will be sent by email. The course catalog posted on the website is only a description of all available courses.

Course Catalogue in English (BIA

Language of Instruction

Most courses offered to Erasmus+ students are taught in English.
A good command of English (minimum B1 level) is recommended to ensure successful participation in classes.

Support and Student Life

BIA provides comprehensive support to incoming Erasmus+ students:

  • Assistance with arranging accommodation (the academy does not provide dormitories, but will offer a list of possible hostels)
  • Orientation week for new students
  • Access to libraries, computer labs, and student spaces
  • Cultural and social events organized by the BIA Student Council

Our international office will accompany you throughout the entire process—from your initial inquiry to your arrival and studies in Latvia.

Contacts

Valeria Seile Street 4, room 107, phone number - +371 67100603

Assistant coordinator and responsible for incoming students - Anzhelika Bula (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Erasmus + coordinator - Viktorija Petlak (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Open hours

Tuesday: 16:00 - 18:00

Thursday: 14:00 - 16:00