LATVIA is the newest name in a growing list of foreign study destinations for Indian students. A conglomerate of seven Latvian universities launched a “Study in Latvia Centre (SLC)” in Chennai last week. 

According to Professor Leonids Ribickis, the Rector of Riga Technical University, Latvia offered “vast education opportunities and international exposure.” Imants Bergs, Vice-Rector in Turiba University said that a cooperation agreement between the Governments of Latvia and India enabled mutual recognition of issued qualifications, besides allowing Indian students to apply for Latvian government scholarships.

The Centre is founded by Riga Technical University, Turiba University, Liepaja University, Latvia University, B A School of Business and Finance, Latvia University of Agriculture and Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration, all based in Latvia.For information on tuition fees and living expenditures, take a look at the University of Latvia information sheet on fees for 2013-14.