Program Overview
The Law and Finance at Riga Graduate School of Law is a LLM programme in Business & Management over 18 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 business & management. 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 Law and Finance 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Riga, Latvia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Law and Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Legal Reasoning and Research
- Micro & Macro Economics
- Introduction to Law
- Financial Accounting
- European Union Law
- Monetary Policy
- Banking Regulation
- International Financial Management
- Corporate Finance
- International Commercial Law
- European Company Law
- European Competition Law
- Investment & Fund Management
- Insolvency Law
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants must fill out RGSL online application
- Available to individuals with at least 240 ECTS (160 Latvian credits) Bachelor, Masters, or equivalent degree in law, politics or related fields, on condition that basic knowledge in law or corresponding work experience is acquired Applicants should present the following documents:
- Certified copies of diploma and diploma transcript with an English translation (if the diploma is issued outside Latvia)
- Official results of English competency exams: TOEFL, Institutional TOEFL or IELTS not older than 3 years. The required minimum result is 525 points for TOEFL (for a computer test - 196; Internet based test - 69-70) and 5.5 for IELTS.
- Passport copy
- Motivation letter which may also refer to relevant professional experience
- An application is considered complete only when the RGSL has received complete application package consisting of all listed documents. Students may be invited for an interview at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Applicants from countries requiring a visa for Latvia are required to pay a Processing fee of 100 EUR (does not apply to applications from member states of the EU, countries of the European Economic Area and Swiss Confederation).
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Riga Graduate School of Law 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 Riga Graduate School of Law
Riga Graduate School of Law
Riga, Latvia
Masters programmes in international and European law. Bachelor programmes in law, diplomacy, business.
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
