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University of Latvia · Latvia

Biotechnology and Bioengineering

A three-year science degree in Riga.

Where
RigaLatvia
Degree
Bachelor of Natural Sciences
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
Not published yet2026: EU/EEA by 16 Aug; state-funded places by 5 July
Admission
SelectiveIB grades · 38 places
EU/EEA fee
€3,600 a year; 8 state-funded places
More facts
Degree
Bachelor of Natural Sciences
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

Not published yet2026: EU/EEA by 16 Aug; state-funded places by 5 July

  1. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    DetailsSource

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in Latvia

What it is

A joint English-taught degree of the University of Latvia and Riga Technical University, linking biology, chemistry and engineering with practical work; a route into biotechnology and bioengineering master's study.

What you need

  • Biology (SL or HL)Biology or Natural Sciences, at least 8 on Latvia's 10-point scale
  • Any IB Maths, Physics or ChemistryOne of Maths, Physics or Chemistry, at least 8 of 10
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at University of Latvia

No IB-specific page: the Diploma counts as a general secondary diploma. Each degree sets minimum grades on Latvia's 10-point scale; English B2 shows on your certificate or via IELTS 6.0.

Where it says so

Check it on lu.lv

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    • Interview
    State-funded places ranked on English 20%, Biology 30%, Maths/Physics/Chemistry 30%, average 20%; fee places need 8 of 10 in those subjects. 2026 criteria.
Sources (2)
  1. Biotechnology and Bioengineering at LU — checked 2026-09-30
  2. IB applicants at LU

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