In 2023 the summer school is planned to be held live in Riga.
Summer school of Latvian Language and Culture for diaspora youth (aged 18–35) with no or little to good prior knowledge of Latvian.
Deadline:
- for scholarship applicants 01.02.–01.04.2023 the Latvian state scholarships;
- for other applicants: 01.06.2023.
Application deadline for Latvian state scholarship is 1 April 2023.
Documents to be submitted by scholarship applicants:
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completed application form for participation in the summer school;
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CV (Curriculum Vitae);
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letter of motivation (a personal statement);
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statement/confirmation by the university;
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copy of passport or identity card (eID) for the applicants who apply for the Latvian state scholarships;
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registration fee (EUR 21) payment confirmation by 1 April 2023.
The documents should be sent electronically to the e-mail sagkursi@lu.lv.
Information on the decision (whether scholarship is granted or refused) will be sent to the applicant’s e-mail address in 24.04.2023.
Documents to be submitted by participants who apply for paid studies:
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completed application form for participation in the summer school;
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statement/confirmation by the university;
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registration fee (EUR 21) payment confirmation by 1 June 2023;
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participation fee (information to be updated in February) payment confirmation by 1 June 2023.
The documents should be sent electronically to the e-mail sagkursi@lu.lv.
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 with little or no knowledge of Latvian, who apply to study for a fee and 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 registration fee payment (21 EUR) by 01.06.2023;
- bank transfer statement to confirm the participation fee payment (information to be updated in February) by 01.06.2023
The documents should be sent electronically to the e-mail sagkursi@lu.lv.
Information on the decision taken will be sent to the applicant’s e-mail address.
NB! The groups for students with little or no knowledge of Latvian are limited to 13 participants.