Riga, Latvia, has nearly 700,000 inhabitants and is the largest, but perhaps least recognized, capital of the three Baltic states.

Riga, located at the mouth of the Daugava River and with stunning views of the Baltic Sea to the west, provides a charming and enriching study abroad experience. The city has approximately 80,000 students. While the international student community is still small, it is growing as more international students choose to study in Latvia.

If you choose to study in Riga, you will encounter a city with a large number of fellow university students and a vibrant youth culture, as well as a city with a well-known reputation for being laid-back. Riga provides a welcoming learning environment that caters to the diverse interests and needs of international students. There is something for everyone among the many high-quality but reasonably priced universities.