Program Overview
The Baltic Sea Region Studies at University of Latvia is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Baltic Sea Region Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Latvia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: EUR 3,699 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Riga, Latvia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Baltic Sea Region Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- European Economies and Integration Development
- Baltic Sea Region Geography
- Europe Integration - Theory and Practice
- Research Methods and Organisation
- Concept of the Baltic Sea Region
- Economics of the Baltic States
- Baltic Music
- Politics and Policy in the Baltic States
- Sociolinguistic Situation and Language Policy in the Baltic States
- The Aspects of Baltic Cultural History
- History of Cinema in the Baltic Sea Region
- The cultural and historical aspects of Latgale in the context of Baltic regionalism
- Development of Population and Society in the Baltic Sea Region Countries
- Comparative International Human Rights Law in the Baltic States
- Literature of the nations around the Baltic Sea
- Cultural aspects of ethnic minorities in the Baltics
- Cultural aspects of ethnic minorities in the Baltics
- Latvian language
- Estonian
- Master Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
- Bachelors degree or a diploma proving equivalent level of education from an institution of higher education;
- English language proficiency.
Enrollment criteria (for students competing for the state-financed study place)
- The grade obtained in final Bachelors exam or the average grade obtained in final exams (40%);
- The grade point average of undergraduate studies (60%)
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,699 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,699 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Latvia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Latvia
University of Latvia
Riga, Latvia
University of Latvia(Latvian:Latvijas Universitāte, shortenedLU) is apublicresearch universitylocated inRiga,Latvia. The university was established in 1919. It is one of the largest and most...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
