Students and staff

Application

In 2026, the “Latvian Language and Culture Summer School” will take place on site. Participation in the summer school is possible either with a scholarship or at the participant’s own expense.

Application deadlines: 

  • 01.02.–01.04.2026. for Latvian state scholarships
  • until 01.07.2026. for fee-paying participants

Documents to be submitted by participants who apply for Latvian state scholarships:

  • completed application form for participation in the summer school;
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • a letter of motivation (a personal statement);
  • statement / confirmation of the university;
  • passport or identity card (ID) copy.

Countries whose residents are eligible for Latvian state scholarships for participation in international summer schools in Latvia in summer 2026:

Azerbaijan, Belgium (Federation Wallonia - Brussels), Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus , Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Peru, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Tajikistan, The People`s Republic of China, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Austria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, Slovakia, Switzerland, The United States of America

Documents to be submitted by participants who apply for paid studies:

  • completed application form for participation in the summer school;
  • participation fee payment confirmation by 15 July 2026.

NB: Information for non-EU students.

Students are responsible for their visa application and other related arrangements. Summer school organizer does not cover fees for visa services.

The University of Latvia helps with visa arrangements only to international students whose higher education establishments have entered bilateral international cooperation agreements with the University of Latvia.

Summer school participants who require a visa to enter the EU, should additionally submit:

  • completed application form for participation in the summer school;
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • a letter of motivation (a personal statement);
  • statement / confirmation of the university;
  • passport or identity card (ID) copy;
  • bank transfer statement to confirm the participation fee payment by 15.07.2026.

NB! The separate language level groups are limited to 13 participants.