International and Latvian Scholarships
Latvian State Scholarships for Studies
Following bilateral agreements on cooperation in education and science between the Latvian Government and some other countries, the State Education Development Agency (Valsts izglītības attīstības aģentūra - VIAA) offers scholarships to international students for studies in Latvian higher education institutions (HEIs).
Eligibility Сriteria for the Latvian Scholarships
- Citizens from countries that have signed an Agreement on cooperation in education and science
- Citizens from countries that offer scholarships for Latvian students without formal agreements
The list of countries whose citizens can apply for the scholarships for the current academic year is available here.
Please find information on Latvia's scholarships for international students, their amounts, application deadlines and requirements here.
We will gladly support, advise, and guide you in applying for a Latvian state scholarship for your studies. Please feel free to contact our International Department:
Vice Rector for International Affairs
Inta Buka
Address: 4, Valeria Seile str., office 402
Tel.: +371 67100203
E-mail:
Office hours:
Tuesday: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Riga time)
Thursday: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Riga time)
Foreign Governments' Scholarships for Latvian Students and Higher Education and Research Institutions' Academic Staff and Researchers
Within the framework of educational and scientific cooperation agreements concluded between Latvia and other countries providing for the mutual award of scholarships, Latvian students, lecturers, and researchers may use foreign governments' scholarships for study, research, lecturing or participation in summer language and cultural courses in these countries.
Here you can find complete information on the types of scholarships, their eligibility, calls for applications, the decision-making process, how to submit your documents, and how your application will be assessed.
