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About Baltic International Academy, Latvia

Baltic International Academy was founded in 1992. This is one of the largest non-governmental higher educational institutions in the Baltic States.


The university is officially accredited HEI in Latvia and recognized worldwide study programmes. The university provides European-level higher education and offers 26 study programmes and 8 study directions.

The university has 2057 students, 1046 full-time students and more than 30,000 graduates. Belfast University has 400 cooperation agreements with universities worldwide, which includes 145 inter-university agreements under the ERASMUS + program with universities from 25 European countries.


At BIA, lectures, seminars and master classes are led by highly qualified lecturers, business environment professionals, and researchers of which 110 are professors and specialists with a doctoral degree. Students can experience a Multinational study environment at BIA as 500 foreign students from 30 countries study here.

Baltic International Academy - Quick Overview

The applicants should go through the important points to study at the Baltic International Academy:

Why Choose Baltic International Academy?

Let’s explore some beneficial reasons why students prefer to study here:

  • The university consists of a Multinational study environment where 500 foreign students from 30 countries study different courses.

  • Baltic International Academy has almost 400 cooperation agreements with Universities worldwide, including 145 inter-university agreements under the ERASMUS+ programme with the universities from 25 European Countries.

  • Baltic International Academy conducts lectures, seminars and master-classes that are run by highly qualified and well-known lecturers, researchers and professionals in business-environment, 110 of whom are professors and have a PhD degree.

  • The academy consists of 6 Cultural and Information Centers: the German Center, the Center “Russian World”, the Information Center of the European Union, the Nordic Center, the Economic Representative Office of Malopolska, the Latvian Center.

  • For cultural development of students the academy has the Art gallery “BiArt”, Ceramics and Drawing Studio, Roerich Hall, Vysotsky`s Center.

  • The academy provides students with a positive physical study environment that is supported by scientific libraries and 12 computer labs, 17 reading halls, 3 cafeterias, a bookstall, teleconferencing bridge system, and a conference center “Lomonosov”.

  • The university has strong connections with Latvian and international organizations, associations, business environment and unions which benefits students.

Baltic International Academy - Ranking 2023

The students must find out the Country and World rankings of this college mentioned below in the table:

WorldCountry

10

5663

Medium of Teaching

The medium of instruction for education at the Baltic International Academy:

  • Baltic International Academy offers education in 3 languages namely Russian, Latvian and English medium to all the students studying here.

Accreditations

Baltic International Academy has various National and international accreditations as given below:

  • EAIE (European Association for International Education)

  • International Higher Education Academy of Sciences

  • LCCI - Latvian Chamber of Commerce

  • IAU - International Association of Universities

  • Employers’ Confederation of Latvia

  • Latvian Designers’ Society

Cost of Living at Riga, Latvia

Given below are the living expenses of Riga, Latvia which may vary according to the individual needs:

ActivityCost

Things of daily need (Milk, Groceries, Bread, etc.)

Ranges in between Rs.42 - Rs.667

Eating at a mid-range restaurant (for 2 people)

Rs.3500 - Rs.3564

One way ticket of any local transport

Rs.107

A monthly pass for local transport

Rs.4455

Monthly rent for a 1 bedroom apartment

Cost between Rs.27170 - Rs.39337

Note: 1$ = 70 Rs.



Courses & Fees


Programmes offered at Baltic International Academy

The students must have a look at the various programmes offered at the Baltic International Academy:

1. College Programmes

Study DirectionSubjectCourse LanguageDegree to be achievedQualification to be obtainedDuration of StudyPlace of Studies

Jurisprudence

Jurisprudence

Latvian

-

Legal assistant

2 years - Full-Time
2.5 year - Part-Time

Riga, Daugavpils

2. Bachelor Study Programmes

Study DirectionSubjectCourse LanguageDegree to be achievedQualification to be obtainedDuration of StudyPlace of Studies

Art

Computer Design

Latvian

Professional Bachelor Degree in Computer Design

Digital Visualization Designer (Computer Designer

4 years - Full-Time
4.5 year - Part-Time

Riga, Daugavpils

Economics

European Economics and Business

Latvian and English

Professional Bachelor's Degree in Entrepreneurship

An economist

4 years - Full-Time
4.5 year - Part-Time

Riga

Economics

Financial Management

Latvian and English

Professional Bachelor Degree in Financial Management

5th Level of Professional Qualification Financial Expert

4 years - Full-Time
4.5 year - Part-Time

Riga

Jurisprudence

Jurisprudence

Latvian, bilingual

Bachelor of Social Science in Law

-

3 years - Full-Time
3.5 year - Part-Time

Riga, Daugavpils, Jelgava,
Jekabpils, Liepaja, Rezekne

Psychology

Psychology

Latvian, English

Academic Bachelor Degree in Psychology

-

3 years - Full-Time
3.5 year - Part-Time

Riga, Daugavpils

Psychology

Psychology

Latvian, English

Professional bachelor of psychology

Professional qualification „Assistant Psychologist” of 5th level

4 years (8 terms) – full-time study (Day Department) 4.5 years (9 terms) – part-time study (Night Department)

Riga, Daugavpils, Liepaja

Sociology, politics and anthropology

European Studies

Latvian and English

Bachelor of social sciences in political science

Specialist in European Union politics

3 years - Full-Time
3.5 year - Part-Time

Riga

Translate

Translation and Interpreting

English, Latvian (native language/state language), Russian (native language/state language), German

Professional Bachelor in Translation

Translator and interpreter

4 years - Full-Time
4.5 year - Part-Time

Riga

Hotel and restaurant service, tourism and recreation organisation

Tourism and Hospitality Management

Latvian, English

Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Manager of Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises

4 years - Full-Time
4.5 year - Part-Time

Riga

Management, administration and real estate management

Entrepreneurship

Latvian, English

Professional Bachelor's Degree in Entrepreneurship

Manager of Business Activity

4 years - Full-Time
4.5 year - Part-Time

Riga, Daugavpils, Liepaja

3 Master’s Programmes

Study DirectionSubjectCourse LanguageDegree to be achievedQualification to be obtainedDuration of StudyPlace of Studies

Design

Computer Design

Latvian, English

Professional Master Degree in Design

Digital Visualization Designer (Computer Designer)

1.5 years; 2 years - Full-Time
3 years - Part-Time

Riga

Jurisprudence

Jurisprudence

Latvian

Master of Social sciences in Law

-

2 years - Full-Time

Riga, Daugavpils

Jurisprudence

Jurisprudence

Latvian

Professional Master degree in Jurisprudence

Lawyer

2 years - Full-Time

Riga, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Liepaja

Psychology

Psychology

Latvian, English

Master of Psychology

Psychologist

2 years - Full-Time

Riga

Economics

International Finances

Latvian, English

A professional master's degree in international finance

Financial analyst

1.5 years (3 semesters), 2 years (4 semesters) - Full Time

Riga

Economics

International Finance and Economics

Latvian, English

Master of social sciences in International Finance and Economics

Master of social sciences in International Finance and Economics

1 year

Riga

Sociology, politics and anthropology

European Studies

Latvian and English

Master of Social Sciences in European Studies

Specialist in European Union politics and in international relations

3 years - Full-Time

Riga

Hotel and restaurant service, tourism and recreation organisation

Strategic Communications Management in the Leisure and Entertainment Industry

Latvian, English

Professional Master's Degree in Recreation and Entertainment Industry Management

Recreation and Communications Manager

1.5 years (3 semesters), 2 years (4 semesters) - Full Time

Riga

Management, administration and real estate management

Business Management and Administration

Latvian, English

Master in Business Administration

The 7th level of European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF)

1,5 years; 2 years - Full-Time

Riga, Daugavpils

Regional economy and economic policy

Regional economy and economic policy

Latvian, English

Scientific Degree in Economy (Ph.D.)

Scientific Doctoral Degree in Economy

3 years - Full-Time
4 year - Part-Time

Riga

Legal Science

Legal Science

Latvian, English

Law doctorate degree in Legal Science

-

3 years - Full-Time

Riga




Admission


Eligibility Criteria at Baltic International Academy

Students must fit into the below mentioned eligibility criteria to take admission to Baltic International Academy

  • To get admission to the college students must have completed secondary certification exams (for bachelors courses) and a bachelor’s degree completion certificate (for master’s degree programs).

  • The students must have completed 10+2 with good marks to enrol themselves.

  • The students must have completed a bachelor’s degree with good scores.

  • The applicants should apply for the graduate programs with a valid passport.

  • Students or applicants must have cleared English proficiency exams such as TOEFL or IELTS for admission to different programmes at this college.

  • If a student does not have an international English language certification then he/she must have to pass the Internal English language test carried out by the Academy.

Documents of students’ previous education such as:

  • Certified copy of Secondary school diploma (or degree) with transcript of records.

  • Certified copies of University diploma (or degree) with diploma supplement.

  • Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS whatever is needed).

  • Note: students without certificates won’t be accepted.

Required documents -

  • Copy of a registration.

  • Copy of passport (having validity)

  • Four passport-size colored photos (3×4)

  • Copy of the document, confirming name/last name change (if it’s necessary)

  • Copy of required payments (application fee and tuition fee)

  • Motivation letter (for Master degree students)

Required Documents

Once applicants have made decision about the study programme they want to apply for they should collect following necessary documents:

  • Passport (having validity)

  • Certificate of Residence (proof)

  • Documents of previous education: the Secondary school certificates/transcripts/the list of exams; the Recognized University diploma/certificates/transcripts – (for Master’s Degree and PhD Degree Programmes)

  • International English proficiency certificate Upper-Intermediate B2 (5.5 with 5.5 or above in each band).

  • 4 colored photos (35 x 45 mm)

  • Medical certificate of the student confirming the ability to study in EU Universities

  • The most important is Chest X-ray radiograph and radiologist’s written report

  • Receipts of Application and tuition fees payments

  • the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC, valid for 6 months from the date of issue)Motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae – for Master’s and PhD Degree programmes; work reference letters (if available) – for Master’s Degree and PhD Degree programmes

  • PhD Proposal – for PhD Degree programmes

Departments at Baltic International Academy

The students must have a look at the various departments at Baltic International Academy:

  • Jurisprudence

  • Art

  • Economics

  • Psychology

  • Sociology, politics and anthropology

  • Translate

  • Hotel and restaurant service, tourism and recreation organisation

  • Management, administration and real estate management




Placement 


Placement

  • Graduates might return to India and seek work after completing their various degrees.

  • Internships and jobs in and around Latvia are encouraged for students at the Baltic International Academy.




Scholarship



Hostel


Hostel

The cost of lodging is determined by the amount of comfort provided, the number of people living there, the geographical location, and other factors.

ParticularsAmount

Standard Room

140-200 EUR/month

Increased Amenities

200-300 EUR/month

Accommodation in a Private Apartment

7-15 EUR/sq.m.

1. Student hotel 'DUCK REPUBLIK'

The Baltic International Academy is right across the street from the student hotel. To reach the city.

This hostel offers Single, Twin, Studio, and Studio Twin rooms.

ParticularsAmount

Accommodation

EUR 199 per month

2. Apart-hotel ТОМО

Room without Kitchen

ParticularsAmount

Accommodation for 1 person

EUR 270 per month

Accommodation for 2 sharing room

EUR 320 per month

Room with kitchen

ParticularsAmount

Accommodation for 1 person

EUR 290 per month

Accommodation for 2 sharing room

EUR 340 per month

3. Apartments 'SHED Co-living Riga'

ParticularsAmount

Accommodation

EUR 479 per month

4. Student hotel 'PRIMA'

ParticularsAmount

Accommodation

EUR 180 - 270 per month


Q & A


Baltic International Academy - Important FAQs

Short term stay visa, student visa, are accepted for admission into Baltic International Academy.

Yes, BIA provides both international and Latvian state scholarships to students.

Yes, the university has cooperation with various partner universities, and also bilateral agreements and exchange programs.

Yes, at BIA research scope for students is provided in various areas such as economy and finance, management, administration and real estate management.

Yes, the academy provides 3 types of hotels, and one hostel for the accommodation of students.


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