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University of Latvia · Latvia

Medicine

A six-year medicine degree in Riga.

Where
RigaLatvia
Degree
Doctor of MedicineMD
Length
6 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 · 35 places
EU/EEA fee
€11,850 a year
More facts
Degree
Doctor of MedicineMD
Length
6 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

Six-year English-taught medical degree, 360 ECTS, built on Scandinavian teaching practice with small groups and electives in languages, psychology, economics and law.

What you need

  • Biology (SL or HL)Biology (or Natural Sciences), at least 6 on Latvia's 10-point scale
  • Chemistry (SL or HL)Chemistry, at least 6 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
    Ranked on English 20%, Chemistry 40%, Biology 40% (or Natural Sciences 80%); minimum 6 of 10 in Biology and Chemistry; online interview. 2026 criteria.
Sources (2)
  1. Medicine at LU — checked 2026-09-30
  2. IB applicants at LU

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