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University of Latvia · Latvia

Philology (French, German or Russian)

A three-year languages degree in Riga.

Where
RigaLatvia
Degree
Bachelor of Humanities in Philology
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
€2,600 a year
More facts
Degree
Bachelor of Humanities in Philology
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
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* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in Latvia

What it is

Language, literature and culture studied in English through a French, German or Russian sub-programme, with a second language (Spanish, Italian, Czech or Polish in some strands).

What you need

  • German Philology requires German proficiency and Russian Philology Russian proficiency; French is only an advantage.
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

    • Interview
    Fee-paying places only: general secondary diploma and English B2, then an online interview. 2026 criteria; 2027 not yet published.
Sources (2)
  1. Philology (French, German or Russian) at LU — checked 2026-09-30
  2. IB applicants at LU

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