Tuition fees

Excellent education is a great investment for your future, thus you have to consider how you will finance your studies. Riga Business School allows you to spread a payment into three or four years for your convenience. In addition, we provide scholarships and there are also many banks granting student loans.

Application fee (non-refundable)

EU citizens and for those who have previous education                       40 EUR
in Latvia

Non – EU citizens and for those who have previous                            150 EUR
education outside of Latvia

Tuition fees

Excellent education is a great investment for your future, thus you have to consider how you will finance your studies. Riga Business School allows you to spread a payment into three or four years for your convenience. In addition, we provide scholarships and there are also many banks granting student loans.

Application fee (non-refundable)

EU citizens and for those who have previous education in Latvia
40 EUR

Non – EU citizens and for those who have previous education outside of Latvia
150 EUR

Bachelor of Business Administration tuition fees in 2024/2025

EU residents

YEAR 1

5500 EUR

YEAR 2

5800 EUR

YEAR 3

6100 EUR

Non-EU residents

YEAR 1

7450 EUR

YEAR 2

7550 EUR

YEAR 3

7650 EUR

These fees are indicated for students who do not pursue double degree studies. For the study year abroad in the University at Buffalo or BI Norwegian Business School, the tuition fee is determined by the respective universities.

Loans secured by the Government of Latvia

The Government of Latvia provides a partial guarantee for two types of student loans:

Study loan

Funds to cover tuition fees at accredited higher

education establishments and colleges in Latvia

and abroad.

Student loan

funds to cover daily needs of students during

studies (only for full-time students).

Since August 2020 these loans are administered by Altum.

Other loans

You as a student can also consult with your bank for commercial There are other student loans offered by other the bankscredit institutions in Latvia. To learn about these offers, please, consult the respective financial institutions: Swedbank, SEB, Luminor.

International students are encouraged to explore state-supported study loans in their home countries as well as student exchange agreements concluded between their countries and Latvia.

Loans secured by the Government of Latvia

The Government of Latvia provides a partial guarantee for two types of student loans:

Study loan

Funds to cover tuition fees at accredited higher education establishments and colleges in Latvia and abroad.

Student loan

funds to cover daily needs of students during studies (only for full-time students).

Since August 2020 these loans are administered by Altum.

Other loans

You as a student can also consult with your bank for commercial There are other student loans offered by other the bankscredit institutions in Latvia. To learn about these offers, please, consult the respective financial institutions: Swedbank, SEB, Luminor.

International students are encouraged to explore state-supported study loans in their home countries as well as student exchange agreements concluded between their countries and Latvia.

Scholarships

Riga Business School provides academic and talent scholarships as well as need-based grants, employment and internship opportunities. The scholarships cover studies at RBS in Riga. If the student chooses to spend a year in either BI Norwegian Business School or University at Buffalo School of Management, the scholarship does not apply for the year spent abroad.

RBS Excellence Scholarship

RBS Excellence Scholarship covers the full tuition fee for the 3-year BBA and for the 4-year CSOT program in Riga. The scholarship is granted for the first study year, and the student’s academic performance determines whether the scholarship is extended to other study years.

This scholarship is available for students with:

  • Outstanding grades;
  • Excellent Math Entrance Exam results;
  • Significant extracurricular activities;
  • Motivation and leadership:
  • Excellent English, which is measured by the results of the international exams 
    •  IELTS at least 6.5
    • TOEFL ITP at least 550
    • TOEFL IBT at least 79

RBS Greenhouse Program scholarship
and study discounts

RBS Greenhouse is a 3-week program taking place at the end of January/February, and it prepares ambitious and motivated high school students for bachelor-level studies.

It is an opportunity to learn about studying in RBS. You will experience how we work, which is as practical as possible and involves many industry experts and leaders. This lets you apply advanced theory in practice in near real-time.

The top performer of the program receives scholarship for studies at RBS for his or her first year while the next four top performing students receive a 20% discount for studies at RBS (for the first year). Read more and apply here.

Student Union Scholarship

The candidates are evaluated each year after the first semester. To be eligible for the scholarship, the average grade should be at least 8,

the candidate must be actively involved in  student life and cannot have any failed courses. Each student can apply two times. The scholarship receiver is determined jointly by the faculty and Student Union board. The scholarship recipient has a 50% discount for the second semester. 

RBS Appreciation Discount

The 10% discount is available to the children of RBS Alumni/Students of degree-granting programs (BBA, CSOT, PMBA, EMBA). RBS reserves the right to exercise its discretion in decisions for any individual case.

Vītols Fund

If you are looking for a scholarship for your studies, we encourage you to contact Vītols Fund. They have provided financial support for tuition fees and everyday expenses to high-performing students for many years. The scholarships are provided by organizations, individuals, and philanthropists. More information here.

Scholarships

Riga Business School provides academic and talent scholarships as well as need-based grants, employment and internship opportunities. The scholarships cover studies at RBS in Riga. If the student chooses to spend a year in either BI Norwegian Business School or University at Buffalo School of Management, the scholarship does not apply for the year spent abroad.

RBS Excellence Scholarship

RBS Excellence Scholarship covers the full tuition fee for the 3-year BBA and for the 4-year CSOT program in Riga. The scholarship is granted for the first study year, and the student’s academic performance determines whether the scholarship is extended to other study years.

This scholarship is available for students with:

  • Outstanding grades;
  • Excellent Math Entrance Exam results;
  • Significant extracurricular activities;
  • Motivation and leadership:
  • Excellent English, which is measured by the results of the international exams 
    •  IELTS at least 6.5
    • TOEFL ITP at least 550
    • TOEFL IBT at least 79

RBS Greenhouse Program scholarship and study discounts

RBS Greenhouse is a 3-week program taking place at the end of January/February, and it prepares ambitious and motivated high school students for bachelor-level studies.

It is an opportunity to learn about studying in RBS. You will experience how we work, which is as practical as possible and involves many industry experts and leaders. This lets you apply advanced theory in practice in near real-time.

The top performer of the program receives scholarship for studies at RBS for his or her first year while the next four top performing students receive a 20% discount for studies at RBS (for the first year). Read more and apply here.

Student Union Scholarship

The candidates are evaluated each year after the first semester. To be eligible for the scholarship, the average grade should be at least 8,

the candidate must be actively involved in  student life and cannot have any failed courses. Each student can apply two times. The scholarship receiver is determined jointly by the faculty and Student Union board. The scholarship recipient has a 50% discount for the second semester. 

RBS Appreciation Discount

The 10% discount is available to the children of RBS Alumni/Students of degree-granting programs (BBA, CSOT, PMBA, EMBA). RBS reserves the right to exercise its discretion in decisions for any individual case.

Vītols Fund

If you are looking for a scholarship for your studies, we encourage you to contact Vītols Fund. They have provided financial support for tuition fees and everyday expenses to high-performing students for many years. The scholarships are provided by organizations, individuals, and philanthropists. More information here.