Guides
Short and clear: how to choose what to study, how to apply and how to get a budget place.
How to choose what to study?
Not sure what to study after high school? Practical steps from your interests to a specific study program – and what to do already in 12th grade.
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How to apply to university: step by step
How applying to universities in Latvia works: the joint application at latvija.gov.lv, priorities, documents, fees and the key dates.
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What CE results do you need for a budget or paid place?
Roughly what CE results you need for a budget or a paid place, why budget places need more and where to see the numbers for each program.
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Budget or paid place – what's the difference?
What a budget place is, what a paid place is, how rotation works and whether you can move from paid to budget. All in plain words.
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How to improve your chances of a budget place?
Practical tips for getting a budget place: CE results, a smart order of priorities, less competitive programs and extra points.
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What is the admission score and how is it calculated?
What the admission score (konkursa vērtējums) is when applying to university in Latvia, what it's made of, why every program has its own and how to find yours.
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How to pay for your studies: loans and scholarships
The study loan, the student loan, the state scholarship and Studētgods – what they are, how much they give and how to get them.
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