University Admission

Riga Stradins University in Latvia

Riga Stradins University in Latvia is one offer 6 Bachelor medical and healthcare professional program of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Master of Health Management full-time programs in English. Medical and healthcare programs at Riga Stradins University in Latvia  are organized in five faculties: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Public health and Rehabilitation.  

The Faculty of Medicine of Riga Stradins University has becoming increasingly popular among international students in Europe due to its competitive education and liberal costs of study. It offers a full professional education program, so that upon the completion of studies, graduates can successfully continue their education in the selected specialty’s residency program or Master’s program in fields of medicine in Latvia or in another country of the European Union. 

Students have the opportunity to study under the guidance of knowledgeable professors from universities from Latvia and abroad, as well as to acquire up-to-date knowledge and skills, which are competitive in Europe and the world.

The Faculty of Medicine of Rīga Stradins University is the best choice for prospective students wishing to study medicine in Latvia. The successful students are Awarded the qualification of Medical Doctor and work successfully in Latvian and foreign clinics, research institutes and in international health protection organizations.

The faculty of medicine offers a full-time medical study program in English for 12 semesters, 6 years, 360 ECTS. The aim of the medical study professional program is to prepare academically educated and professionally qualified doctors, and to provide the society with a highly qualified and modern medical care. 

The clinical study process in dentistry at Riga Stradins University is carried out on modern dentistry technologies, with the most up-to-date dental filling materials and interactive technologies. Additionally, the teaching staff applies innovative teaching methods throughout the entire study process.As an international student at Riga Stradins University, student can also participate in the Erasmus exchange programs, which allow him to spend one semester in another European university or in his home hometown.

The Dentistry study program goal of the Riga Stradins University is to prepare students for becoming qualified dentists whose knowledge and practical skills would allow them to practice in general dentistry, i.e., treat patients with oral cavity and teeth illnesses as well as be able to hold practical and educational events of dental illness prevention.

Riga Stradins University Dentistry study program is 5 years full-time program (10 semesters) equivalent to 300 ECTS and at the end of program; the graduate students are awarded the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). Students may continue their education in the post-graduate Residency study programs: orthodontics, teeth prosthetics, endodontics, periodontics, paediatric dentistry or maxillofacial surgery

Faculty of Pharmacy: study Pharmacy at Riga Stradins University

The professional study program in Pharmacy aims to provide students with knowledge about biochemical processes in the human body, changes to it in the event of diseases, the epidemiology of the most common diseases in Latvia, their aetiology and principles of treatment as well as drug pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, metabolism and interaction.

• Convey knowledge about the basic principles of pharmaceutical care and the implementation methods of drug output, analysis and value assessment.

• Help learn the principles and methods of drug preparation in pharmacies and drug production enterprises.

• Provide students with knowledge about the methods for providing society and health care employees with professionally competent information.

• Help students learn how to plan and conduct scientific research, write scientific articles and reviews.

The pharmacy course of Riga Stradins University is Full-time studies of 5 years program (300 ECTS) in English. At graduation, successful student are awarded a Master of Pharmacy (MPh) and can work in the pharmaceutical care system.

Faculty of Nursing: Riga Stradins University 

The study program in Nursing has been designed to provide for the training of nurses involved in the promotion of healthcare, prevention of illnesses, providing care for patients and helping them to recover, live with chronic illnesses or to pass away in physical and spiritual peace.

• Prepare students for practical work in the field of health care and help them master the basic medical subjects as well as nursing.

• Provide students with knowledge that would allow them to successfully pass the State Examination, which also includes the presentation of a Bachelor’s Thesis in addition to the State Integrated Examination.

• Provide students with the knowledge that would allow them to continue their studies in the Master's degree program.

Nursing course of Riga Stradins University is a 4 years (240 ECTS) Full-time study program in English.  At graduation, successful student are awarded a BSc degree in Nursing and can work in the pharmaceutical care system. Those specialists are able to organize, coordinate and manage the care of patients at all health care levels.

Physiotherapy program in English at Riga Stradins University has been designed to promote the development of a rehabilitation system that is consistent with the economic and social needs of the State of Latvia, providing it with qualified and competitive physiotherapists.

• Provide physiotherapeutic studies corresponding to the professional standards of physiotherapy.

• Prepare students for creative research and educational work by implementing the acquisition of extended knowledge in physiotherapy.

• Promote graduates’ competitiveness in the socioeconomic conditions of the local and international labor markets.

Physiotherapy course of Riga Stradins University is a 4 years (240 ECTS) Full-time study program in English.  At graduation, successful student are awarded a BSc degree and qualification: Physiotherapist.

It is a specialization in health care, which is based on the aim of improving an individual’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. Occupational therapy prevents and treats physical or mental dysfunctions that impair a person`s ability to perform their daily activities.

• Provide students with knowledge about methods that allow individuals to engage in meaningful life activities and to modify environments that make it possible for the individual to function at home, work and in the community.

• Help master specific theoretical courses: children’s and adult diseases, pharmacology, first aid and professional specialization courses: conceptual practice models in OT, OT in paediatrics, and creative activities in OT.

• Prepare students for practical training, which consists of clinical practice in somatic medicine, psychiatry and in the development of mental retardation.

Occupational Therapy is 4-year (240 ECTS) full-time program in English. Degree awarded is a BSc degree and qualification: Occupational Therapist.

Graduated specialists are able to provide clinical services to persons of all ages and with a variety of social, psychological, developmental, or physical disabilities as well as to become an educator, researcher, consultant, administrator or master clinician.

The Master's degree of Health Management study program, the only of the kind in the Baltics, is jointly implemented by Riga Stradins University and Rīga International School of Economics and Business Administration. The aim of the course is to provide students with highly valued knowledge in health and management grounded in international experience. 

The program courses include: Business strategy and management in health sector; Strategic human resource management; Public health and epidemiology; Health care organization and financing; Finance management; Health economics; Marketing in health management; Legal aspects in health management; Project management; Research methodology.

The Mater’s degree of Health Management study program is 1.5–2 year (3–4 semesters); depending on undergraduate full-time program . The successful students are awarded a Master in Health Management.

Riga Stradins University: Tuition fees

Tuition fees vary according to the year. 

Faculty                                                    1st year    2nd year    3rd year     4th year     5th year     6th year

Faculty of Medicine (Medicine)                     8,000       8,000       10,000        10,000       10,000      10,000
Faculty of Dentistry(Dentistry)                    12,000     12,000       13,000        13,000       13,000         -
Faculty of Pharmacy(Pharmacy)                   8,000       8,000        9,000          9,000         9,000         -
Faculty of Nursing (Nursing)                        8,000       8,000        9,000          9,000            -             -
Faculty of Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy)      8,000       8,000        9,000          9,000            -             -
Public Health, MA                                       3,500       3,500           _
Health Management, MA                             3,500       3,500           -

In addition, the student must pay:

• Application fee of EUR 50.00 (single non-refundable payment);
• Bond money deposit EUR 300.00 (refundable);
• Registration fee EUR 1500.00 (non-refundable);

Riga Stradins University: undergraduate admission requirements  

Good command of English: all applicants, except native English speakers, must demonstrate their English language proficiency by submitting documents that testify their knowledge of English;
Completed secondary education, including:

• two semesters of Biology or Chemistry, preferably also Physics or Mathematics for applicants to study programs Medicine or Dentistry;
• two semesters of Chemistry for applicants in study program Pharmacy;
• two semesters of Biology for applicants in study programs Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Nursing;

Eligibility for university in home country (which has issued the high school certificate);

Requirements for Master's program in Health Management

Completed undergraduate studies and degree in management, finances, economics or medicine
Basic knowledge in microeconomics and macroeconomics.