University of Latvia · Latvia
Optometry
A three-year health degree in Riga.
- Where
- RigaLatvia
- Degree
- Bachelor of Health Sciences in Optometry
- 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
- SelectiveInterview · 20 places
- EU/EEA fee
- €6,000 a year
More facts
- Degree
- Bachelor of Health Sciences in Optometry
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
Deadlines
Not published yet2026: EU/EEA by 16 Aug; state-funded places by 5 July
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6 July 2027*
IB results releasedDetails
Source
* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.
What it is
Vision science drawn from physics, maths, biology, chemistry and psychology; full qualification as an optometrist needs a master's degree, five years in total.
What you need
- Any IB MathsFinal maths grade of at least 4 on Latvia's 10-point scale
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.
How places are decided
- Fee-paying places only: maths grade 4 of 10 and English B2, then an online interview. 2026 criteria; 2027 not yet published.
Sources (2)
- Optometry at LU — checked 2026-09-30
- IB applicants at LU