APPLICATION GUIDE

for English-taught Study Programmes

Contents
UNDERGRADUATE study programmes MEDICINE, DENTISTRY, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND START-UP
ENTREPRENEURSHIP .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
UNDERGRADUATE study programmes ECTS TRANSFER STUDENTS ............................................................................................ 2
MASTER’S study programme HEALTH MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................... 3
MASTER’S study programme INTERNATIONAL GOVERNANCE & DIPLOMACY ........................................................................... 4
MASTER’S study programme RUSSIA AND EURASIA STUDIES ....................................................................................................... 5
MASTER’S study programme BIOSTATISTICS .................................................................................................................................... 6
PhD STUDY PROGRAMMES ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS for applicants from non-EU/EEA countries to be brought to RSU upon commencing studies ........... 8

RSU International Admissions Office

16 Dzirciema Street, Riga, LV-1007, Latvia
Block K, 2nd Floor, Room K-218
[email protected]
www.rsu.lv/en
 UNDERGRADUATE study programmes MEDICINE, DENTISTRY,
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND START-UP ENTREPRENEURSHIP

➢ Submit your online application within the indicated application period.

➢ Complete the Online Application on the e-Admissions Portal.
➢ Upload your photo, fill in the necessary information and upload the following application
documents onto the section “Completed Education”.

1. Secondary School Leaving Documents

• Upload secondary school leaving documents onto the subsection “Secondary School/University Diploma &
Grade Transcript”.
• Provide the documents both in the original language and in English (if the documents are not issued in English).
• If you studied in a secondary school outside of the EU/EEA, all secondary school leaving documents have to be
legalised or have to have an Apostille seal on them (depending on the country where you studied).

2. Document Confirming English Proficiency

• See the list of accepted language certificates on the RSU website.
• Upload the English proficiency document onto the subsection “English Proficiency Certificate”.
• The document is not required for applicants who have obtained their secondary education in English or are citizens
of the EU/EEA countries (the final English grade from secondary school will be evaluated).

3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

• Upload original letters signed by the referee onto the subsection “Letters (Recommendation & Motivation)”.
• We accept letters only on the official RSU form to be found on the RSU website (both Word and PDF formats).
• The letters are usually written by teachers, professors, employers, course instructors, etc.
• We do NOT accept letters written by relatives or friends.

4. Letter of Motivation
• Upload the documents onto the subsection “Letters (Recommendation & Motivation)”.
• We accept letters only on the official RSU form to be found on the RSU website (both Word and PDF formats).
• Explain your motivation to study at RSU and the chosen programme. Include information about relevant personal,
professional or academic achievements.

5. Passport/ID Card - picture page of the passport or the national ID card (front and back).
• Upload the document onto the section “Passport/ID Card”.
• Click on “Attach the identification document”.

6. EUR 100.00 Application Fee Payment Slip

(EUR 20.00 for citizens of Latvia, who have obtained their previous education in Latvia)
• Upload the payment slip onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
• The application fee shall be paid to:
Recipient: Riga Stradins University Registration No: 90000013771
Bank: A/S Swedbank Bank address: Balasta dambis 1a, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvija
SWIFT/BIC: HABALV22 Account No (IBAN): LV02 HABA 0551 0003 7605 0
Purpose of payment: Application fee for name, surname

➢ Click “Submit”. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with further instructions.

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 UNDERGRADUATE study programmes ECTS TRANSFER STUDENTS

➢ Submit your online application within the indicated application period.

➢ Complete the Online Application on the e-Admissions Portal.
➢ Upload your photo, fill in the necessary information and upload the following application
documents onto the section “Completed Education”.
➢ If you wish to apply for ECTS transfer at RSU, you must indicate it in the e-Admissions
Portal. Follow this link to the RSU transfer policy. Apply for exemptions accordingly.

1. Secondary School Leaving Documents

• Upload secondary school leaving documents onto the subsection “Secondary School/University Diploma &
Grade Transcript”.
• Provide the documents both in the original language and in English (if the documents are not issued in English).
• If you studied in a secondary school outside of the EU/EEA, all secondary school leaving documents have to be
legalised or have to have an Apostille seal on them (depending on the country where you studied).

2. Official Academic Transcript from the University you are currently studying at
• Upload the academic transcript from your previous studies onto the subsection “Secondary School/University
Diploma & Grade Transcript”.
• The academic transcript has to be provided in English (original transcript or a certified copy). The transcript should
include grades and ECTS credit points received in all completed courses/subjects.

3. Document Confirming English Proficiency

• See the list of accepted language certificates on the RSU website.
• Upload the English proficiency document onto the subsection “English Proficiency Certificate”.
• The document is not required for applicants who have obtained their secondary education, bachelor’s/master’s
degree in English or are citizens of the EU/EEA countries (the final English grade from secondary school will be
evaluated).

4. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

• Upload original letters signed by the referee onto the subsection “Letters (Recommendation & Motivation)”.
• We accept letters only on the official RSU form to be found on the RSU website (both Word and PDF formats).
• The letters are usually written by teachers, professors, employers, course instructors, etc.
• We do NOT accept letters written by relatives or friends.

5. Letter of Motivation
• Upload the documents onto the subsection “Letters (Recommendation & Motivation)”.
• We accept letters only on the official RSU form to be found on the RSU website (both Word and PDF formats).
• Explain your motivation to study at RSU and the chosen programme. Include information about relevant personal,
professional or academic achievements.

6. Passport/ID Card - picture page of the passport or the national ID card (front and back).
• Upload the documents onto the section “Passport/ID Card”.
• Click on “Attach the identification document”.

7. EUR 100.00 Application Fee Payment Slip

(EUR 20.00 for citizens of Latvia, who have obtained their previous education in Latvia)
• Upload the payment slip onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
• The application fee shall be paid to:
Recipient: Riga Stradins University Registration No: 90000013771
Bank: A/S Swedbank Bank address: Balasta dambis 1a, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvija
SWIFT/BIC: HABALV22 Account No (IBAN): LV02 HABA 0551 0003 7605 0
Purpose of payment: Application fee for name, surname

➢ Click “Submit”. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with further instructions.

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 MASTER’S study programme HEALTH MANAGEMENT

➢ Submit your online application within the indicated application period.

➢ Complete the Online Application on the e-Admissions Portal.
➢ Upload your photo, fill in the necessary information and upload the following application
documents onto the section “Completed Education”.

1. Bachelor’s Degree Diploma and Diploma Supplement in Health or Social Sciences

• Upload your bachelor’s degree diploma and diploma supplement onto the subsection “Secondary
School/University Diploma & Grade Transcript”.
• Provide the documents both in the original language and in English (if the documents are not issued in English).
• If you studied in a university outside of the EU/EEA, all university leaving documents have to be legalised or have
to have an Apostille seal on them (depending on the country where you studied).

2. Document Confirming English Proficiency

• See the list of accepted language certificates on the RSU website.
• Upload the English proficiency document onto the subsection “English Proficiency Certificate”.
• The document is not required for applicants who have obtained their bachelor’s degree in English. If the medium
of instruction is not mentioned in the bachelor’s diploma, an official signed letter from the university is
required.

3. CV
• Your Curriculum Vitae in English.
• Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.

4. Letter of Motivation
• Upload the documents onto the subsection “Letters (Recommendation & Motivation)”.
• We accept letters only on the official RSU form to be found on the RSU website (both Word and PDF formats).
• Explain your motivation to study at RSU and the chosen programme. Include information about relevant personal,
professional or academic achievements.

5. Passport/ID Card - picture page of the passport or the national ID card (front and back).
• Upload the documents onto the section “Passport/ID Card”.
• Click on “Attach the identification document”.

6. EUR 100.00 Application Fee Payment Slip

(EUR 20.00 for citizens of Latvia, who have obtained their previous education in Latvia)
• Upload the payment slip onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
• The application fee shall be paid to:
Recipient: Riga Stradins University Registration No: 90000013771
Bank: A/S Swedbank Bank address: Balasta dambis 1a, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvija
SWIFT/BIC: HABALV22 Account No (IBAN): LV02 HABA 0551 0003 7605 0
Purpose of payment: Application fee for name, surname

7. Publications and Documents of Additional Training/Activities (preferable)

• Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
• We accept your publications & documents confirming your participation in courses, seminars, conferences, etc.

➢ Click “Submit”. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with further instructions.

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 MASTER’S study programme INTERNATIONAL GOVERNANCE & DIPLOMACY

➢ Submit your online application within the indicated application period.

➢ Complete the Online Application on the e-Admissions Portal.
➢ Upload your photo, fill in the necessary information and upload the following application
documents onto the section “Completed Education”.

1. Bachelor’s Degree Diploma and Diploma Supplement in Social Sciences or Humanities

• Upload your bachelor’s degree diploma and diploma supplement onto the subsection “Secondary
School/University Diploma & Grade Transcript”.
• Provide the documents both in the original language and in English (if the documents are not issued in English).
• If you studied in a university outside of the EU/EEA, all university leaving documents have to be legalised or have
to have an Apostille seal on them (depending on the country where you studied).

2. Document Confirming English Proficiency

• See the list of accepted language certificates on the RSU website.
• Upload the English proficiency document onto the subsection “English Proficiency Certificate”.
• The document is not required for applicants who have obtained their bachelor’s degree in English. If the medium
of instruction is not mentioned in the bachelor’s diploma, an official signed letter from the university is
required.

3. Written Essay
• An essay (1000 words) on a topical issue in international relations.
• Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.

4. Letter of Motivation
• Upload the documents onto the subsection “Letters (Recommendation & Motivation)”.
• We accept letters only on the official RSU form to be found on the RSU website (both Word and PDF formats).
• Explain your motivation to study at RSU and the chosen programme. Include information about relevant personal,
professional or academic achievements.

5. Passport/ID Card - picture page of the passport or the national ID card (front and back).
• Upload the documents onto the section “Passport/ID Card”.
• Click on “Attach the identification document”.

6. EUR 100.00 Application Fee Payment Slip

(EUR 20.00 for citizens of Latvia, who have obtained their previous education in Latvia)
• Upload the payment slip onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
• The application fee shall be paid to:
Recipient: Riga Stradins University Registration No: 90000013771
Bank: A/S Swedbank Bank address: Balasta dambis 1a, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvija
SWIFT/BIC: HABALV22 Account No (IBAN): LV02 HABA 0551 0003 7605 0
Purpose of payment: Application fee for name, surname

7. Publications and Documents of Additional Training/Activities (preferable)

• Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
• We accept your publications & documents confirming your participation in courses, seminars, conferences, etc.

➢ Click “Submit”. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with further instructions.

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 MASTER’S study programme RUSSIA AND EURASIA STUDIES

➢ Submit your online application within the indicated application period.

➢ Complete the Online Application on the e-Admissions Portal.
➢ Upload your photo, fill in the necessary information and upload the following application
documents onto the section “Completed Education”.

1. Bachelor’s Degree Diploma and Diploma Supplement in Social Sciences or Humanities

• Upload your bachelor’s degree diploma and diploma supplement onto the subsection “Secondary
School/University Diploma & Grade Transcript”.
• Provide the documents both in the original language and in English (if the documents are not issued in English).
• If you studied in a university outside of the EU/EEA, all university leaving documents have to be legalised or have
to have an Apostille seal on them (depending on the country where you studied).

2. Document Confirming English Proficiency

• See the list of accepted language certificates on the RSU website.
• Upload the English proficiency document onto the subsection “English Proficiency Certificate”.
• The document is not required for applicants who have obtained their bachelor’s degree in English. If the medium
of instruction is not mentioned in the bachelor’s diploma, an official signed letter from the university is
required.

3. Written Essay
• An essay (1000 words) on the topic of the intended master’s thesis.
• Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.

4. Letter of Motivation
• Upload the documents onto the subsection “Letters (Recommendation & Motivation)”.
• We accept letters only on the official RSU form to be found on the RSU website (both Word and PDF formats).
• Explain your motivation to study at RSU and the chosen programme. Include information about relevant personal,
professional or academic achievements.

5. Passport/ID Card - picture page of the passport or the national ID card (front and back).
• Upload the documents onto the section “Passport/ID Card”.
• Click on “Attach the identification document”.

6. EUR 100.00 Application Fee Payment Slip

(EUR 20.00 for citizens of Latvia, who have obtained their previous education in Latvia)
• Upload the payment slip onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
• The application fee shall be paid to:
Recipient: Riga Stradins University Registration No: 90000013771
Bank: A/S Swedbank Bank address: Balasta dambis 1a, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvija
SWIFT/BIC: HABALV22 Account No (IBAN): LV02 HABA 0551 0003 7605 0
Purpose of payment: Application fee for name, surname

7. Publications and Documents of Additional Training/Activities (preferable)

• Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
• We accept your publications & documents confirming your participation in courses, seminars, conferences, etc.

➢ Click “Submit”. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with further instructions.

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 MASTER’S study programme BIOSTATISTICS

➢ Submit your online application within the indicated application period.

➢ Complete the Online Application on the e-Admissions Portal.
➢ Upload your photo, fill in the necessary information and upload the following application
documents onto the section “Completed Education”.

1. Bachelor’s Degree Diploma and Diploma Supplement

• Upload your bachelor’s degree diploma and diploma supplement onto the subsection “Secondary
School/University Diploma & Grade Transcript”.
• Provide the documents both in the original language and in English (if the documents are not issued in English).
• If you studied in a university outside of the EU/EEA, all university leaving documents have to be legalised or have
to have an Apostille seal on them (depending on the country where you studied).

2. Document Confirming English Proficiency

• See the list of accepted language certificates on the RSU website.
• Upload the English proficiency document onto the subsection “English Proficiency Certificate”.
• The document is not required for applicants who have obtained their bachelor’s degree in English. If the medium
of instruction is not mentioned in the bachelor’s diploma, an official signed letter from the university is
required.

3. One (1) Letter of Recommendation

• Upload original letters signed by the referee onto the subsection “Letters (Recommendation & Motivation)”.
• We accept letters only on the official RSU form to be found on the RSU website (both Word and PDF formats).
• The letters are usually written by teachers, professors, employers, course instructors, etc.
• We do NOT accept letters written by relatives or friends.

4. Letter of Motivation
• Upload the documents onto the subsection “Letters (Recommendation & Motivation)”.
• We accept letters only on the official RSU form to be found on the RSU website (both Word and PDF formats).
• Explain your motivation to study at RSU and the chosen programme. Include information about relevant personal,
professional or academic achievements.

5. Passport/ID Card - picture page of the passport or the national ID card (front and back).
• Upload the documents onto the section “Passport/ID Card”.
• Click on “Attach the identification document”.

6. EUR 100.00 Application Fee Payment Slip

(EUR 20.00 for citizens of Latvia, who have obtained their previous education in Latvia)
• Upload the payment slip onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
• The application fee shall be paid to:
Recipient: Riga Stradins University Registration No: 90000013771
Bank: A/S Swedbank Bank address: Balasta dambis 1a, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvija
SWIFT/BIC: HABALV22 Account No (IBAN): LV02 HABA 0551 0003 7605 0
Purpose of payment: Application fee for name, surname

7. Publications and Documents of Additional Training/Activities (preferable)

• Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
• We accept your publications & documents confirming your participation in courses, seminars, conferences, etc.

➢ Click “Submit”. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with further instructions.

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 PhD STUDY PROGRAMMES

➢ Submit your online application within the indicated application period.

➢ Complete the Online Application on the e-Admissions Portal.
➢ Upload your photo, fill in the necessary information and upload the following application
documents onto the section “Completed Education”.

1. Master’s Degree Diploma and Diploma Supplement

• Upload your master’s degree diploma and diploma supplement onto the subsection “Secondary
School/University Diploma & Grade Transcript”.
• Provide the documents both in the original language and in English (if the documents are not issued in English).
• If you studied in a university outside of the EU/EEA, all university leaving documents have to be legalised or have
to have an Apostille seal on them (depending on the country where you studied).

2. Document Confirming English Proficiency

• See the list of accepted language certificates on the RSU website.
• Upload the English proficiency document onto the subsection “English Proficiency Certificate”.
• The document is not required for applicants who have obtained their master’s degree in English. If the medium of
instruction is not mentioned in the bachelor’s diploma, an official signed letter from the university is required.

3. CV
• Your Curriculum Vitae in English (signed).
• Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.

4. Supervisor’s CV
• Curriculum Vitae in English (signed) of the supervisor(s) of the doctoral thesis.
• Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.

5. Abstract for Planned Doctoral Thesis

• Upload the abstract of the planned doctoral thesis (maximum 6 pages) with your signature and signature(s) of the
supervisor(s) of the doctoral thesis.
• Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.

6. Passport/ID Card - picture page of the passport or the national ID card (front and back).
• Upload the documents onto the section “Passport/ID Card”.
• Click on “Attach the identification document”.

7. EUR 100.00 Application Fee Payment Slip

(EUR 20.00 for citizens of Latvia, who have obtained their previous education in Latvia)
• Upload the payment slip onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
• The application fee shall be paid to:
Recipient: Riga Stradins University Registration No: 90000013771
Bank: A/S Swedbank Bank address: Balasta dambis 1a, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvija
SWIFT/BIC: HABALV22 Account No (IBAN): LV02 HABA 0551 0003 7605 0
Purpose of payment: Application fee for name, surname

8. Publications and Documents Confirming Scientific Work

• Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.

➢ Click “Submit”. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with further instructions.

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 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS for applicants from non-EU/EEA countries
to be brought to RSU upon commencing studies

➢ If/When you receive a study place offer from RSU, prepare the following documents
(original versions, hard copies) required for immigration procedures in Latvia.

1. Bank Letter
• A confirmation letter (official letterhead, signed, stamped) from your bank stating that you have a minimum of
EUR 7,500.00 in your personal bank account.
• By Latvian legislation this document is valid for 3 months from the date of issue.
• The letter has to include on compulsory basis your:
o Name
o Surname
o Date of birth
o Place of birth (city, country)
o Passport number
o Passport date of issue
• The letter also has to include on compulsory basis:
o Official title of the bank
o Address of the bank
o Registration number of the bank
o SWIFT code
o Your bank account number
o Your bank card information
o Your account balance
• The account can be a shared account with somebody else (another person). In such case, the bank letter should
confirm that there is a minimum of EUR 15,000.00 on the shared bank account.

2. Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

• Standard PCC from the respective official institution of the country in which you have been staying for the last 12
months (or the country of your citizenship).
• By Latvian legislation this document is valid for 6 months from the date of issue.
• The PCC must be legalised, has to have an Apostille seal on it (depending on the issuing country) or has to be
approved by the respective governmental institution in the issuing country (only for the EU/EEA countries).
• Citizens of countries that Latvia has a visa-free regime with, do NOT have to provide a PCC.

3. One (1) Photo

• Standard photo (3x4 cm) on photo paper.

4. Chest X-ray
• Required only after a positive Temporary Residency Permit (TRP) decision.
• Standard Radiograph (film/picture/CD) and radiologist’s written report on the findings.
• By Latvian legislation this document is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.