Erasmus+

• You are enrolled as a student at UL FESS;
• By the time you plan to commence studies abroad, you will have successfully completed at least one year of Bachelor’s studies;
• You are a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral-level student;
• The mobility period does not take place during the final semester of your study programme (for study mobility, the mobility period must end within the first month of the final semester);
• You are applying to partner higher education institutions with which cooperation agreements have been concluded;
• The study mobility does not take place in the final semester of the study programme (the mobility period must end within the first month of the final semester);
• You demonstrate good academic performance: the weighted grade point average in Part A is not lower than 7.0, and you have no outstanding academic obligations;
• Your language proficiency is sufficient and does not constitute an obstacle to either academic studies or communication.

To participate in the Erasmus+ exchange programme in the spring semester of the 2026/2027 academic year, please follow the instructions below. Applications take place from August 26 until Septembrer 20 at 20:00. 

1. Choose a partner university of UL Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. Students may select up to three universities, ranking them according to priority. 

Each study programme has its own set of cooperation agreements. Please note: for some partner universities, the 2026/2027 academic year quotas have already been filled by autumn semester nominations. Before submitting the application, please check the updated FESS partner university list with notes on availability for the spring semester.

Partner universities by field of study:

• Economics and Business Administration
• Anthropology
• Information Management and Library Science
• Communication Science
• Political Science and Diplomacy
• Sociology and Social Work

Please note the study levels: P – Postgraduate (Master’s level), U – Undergraduate (Bachelor’s level), D – Doctoral studies (PhD).

When selecting universities, please pay attention to:

• The language(s) in which courses are offered at the host institution;
• The courses available at the selected university (specific courses amounting to 30 ECTS must be indicated in the application form).

2. Complete the online application form.

Selection criteria for the ERASMUS+ exchange study competition

What happens after you apply?

• The submitted documents will be reviewed at a selection committee meeting from 14 to 20 September 2026;
• The results will be announced individually by email to each applicant from 21 to 27 September 2026;
• If you are nominated for exchange studies at a partner higher education institution abroad, please contact the ERASMUS Coordinator of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Aleksandra Kjakste (aleksandra.kjakste@lu.lv, +371 67034942), who will provide guidance on the next steps and preparation of the required documentation.

• Make sure which of the selected partner universities you have been approved for.
• Carefully review all available information on the host university’s website (section Incoming Students).
• Precise the application deadlines set by the host university (Deadlines for application).
• Check the application procedure (online, by post, or other format).
• Verify which documents are required when applying to the host university.
• Check the validity of your passport — it must be valid for at least three months beyond the planned return date from studies abroad.
• Wait for an informational email from the UL FESS coordinator.
• Submit the application form to the faculty coordinator; by submitting this form, the student confirms participation in the Erasmus+ programme (the application form will be sent to you by the coordinator).
• Explore student dormitory options, accommodation offers, and reservation procedures, including relevant dates and deadlines.
• Monitor all deadlines and check your email regularly.
• Obtain an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) — issued free of charge by the National Health Service — and additionally assess your health condition, as medical visits abroad are more expensive.

Useful to know:

• The University of Latvia recommends submitting application documents at least two weeks before the official deadline.
• The most commonly required documents include:
  • Transcript of Records (academic transcript);
  • Learning Agreement (a tripartite agreement on the content of your exchange studies).
• Before completing the Learning Agreement, course approval must be obtained by email from the programme director, and the statement of commitment sent by the UL FESS coordinator must be signed.
• The Departmental Coordinator is the Programme Director.
• Within the Erasmus+ mobility framework (studies and/or traineeship), the same student may participate for a maximum total of 12 months at each study level.
• Scholarship payments are made as 90% of the allocated amount in advance, with the remaining 10% paid after submission of the student’s individual report following the mobility period.
• After submitting the application, most host universities send the student an official confirmation of acceptance (Letter of Acceptance / Aufnahmebestätigung).

Official University of Latvia details

Name: University of Latvia
Address: Raiņa blvd. 19, Riga, LV-1586, Latvia
Erasmus Code: LV RIGA 01

Erasmus Institutional Coordinator: Ms Baiba Petersone
Department of International Cooperation
Tel.: +371 67034334 | Fax: +371 67243091
Email: ad@lu.lv

Every student who participates in study mobility receives a scholarship.

Participation in the ERASMUS+ programme is possible multiple times.

If you have already used an LLP/ERASMUS grant for a study semester abroad, you may still use the remaining months out of the total 12 months available for participation in ERASMUS+.

For example, if you have already completed 5 months of exchange studies, the remaining 7 months may be used for both traineeships and studies within the ERASMUS+ programme.

Remember!

The required documents and application deadlines vary significantly between host institutions, therefore it is essential to take the time to carefully review the offers and requirements of the universities you are interested in.

• Before departing for exchange studies, the student submits to the faculty coordinator an application addressed to the Dean, signed by both the student and the Programme Director, regarding studies abroad, together with the form on the completion of Part A courses.
• Based on this application, an official order on studies abroad is prepared within the first two weeks of the semester.
• During the registration week, register in the University of Latvia Information System (LUIS) for the next study semester, Part A courses, and the course paper, if required according to the study plan.
• An order on the extension of the examination session is prepared a few weeks before the session.
• Observe all deadlines related to language tests, interim assessments, and other requirements.
• In case of an emergency, immediately inform the Department of International Cooperation of the University of Latvia and the faculty coordinator.
• Upon return, complete all online tests received by email and submit all required documents to the Department of International Cooperation.
• The second scholarship payment (10%) is transferred to the student’s bank account within 30 days after submission of the Erasmus+ individual participant report online and all required reporting documents to the Department of International Cooperation.
• Submit the Transcript of Records received from the host institution to the study methodologist; based on this document, the recognition of your study results will be carried out.
• If the Transcript of Records from the host institution is delayed, during the registration week consult the study methodologist to convert the ECTS credits for each course in order to clarify the scope of completed courses and their allocation within the study programme.
• Observe the extended examination session deadline and note that all assignments and examinations must be completed at least five working days before this deadline, allowing instructors sufficient time to assess your academic results.
• To support other students, share your experience and insights regarding the chosen host institution after your return.

Erasmus+ short-term study/traineeship mobility can be undertaken by both full-time and part-time students of all study levels (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students) who are registered for studies at the University of Latvia and are not on academic leave.

Duration of mobility - minimum is 5 days; maximum is 30 days. 

The minimum number of ECTS credits to be obtained for short-term study mobility: 3 ECTS.

Mandatory requirement - physical mobility combined with a virtual period. (Exception: the virtual component is not mandatory for traineeship mobility for PhD students). 

Students have an opportunity to experience up to 12 months long Erasmus+ study and/or traineeship mobility during one study cycle.

How to apply? A completed and signed University of Latvia application form for Erasmus+ studies/traineeship must be submitted to the faculty coordinator.

1. Find a company or an organization abroad and obtain preliminary confirmation that the company would be willing to host you as a trainee.
2. Complete the electronic application form.
3. Attach the following documents:
   • A confirmation letter from the Director of your study programme;
   • A completed and signed Learning Agreement for Traineeships, signed by all three parties: the student, the receiving organisation, and the Director of the study programme;
   • The traineeship application form.

• Erasmus Student Network platform for traineeship opportunities under the ERASMUS+ programme: ErasmusIntern.org
• Contact companies abroad directly and search for a suitable traineeship opportunity.

Student applications are evaluated on a competitive basis if several applicants apply at the same time. If there is only one applicant at the time of application, funding is awarded provided that the applicant meets the selection criteria.

ERASMUS+ Traineeship Mobility Selection Criteria

With prior approval from their study programme director, the following students may apply for an ERASMUS+ traineeship scholarship:

• Full-time and part-time students enrolled in second-level professional higher education and Bachelor’s programmes;
• Full-time and part-time students enrolled in professional Master’s and Master’s degree programmes.

ERASMUS+ Scholarships

• The duration of an ERASMUS+ traineeship is 2–12 months. The University of Latvia guarantees an Erasmus+ scholarship for 3 months of traineeship.
• A traineeship can take place at a public or private organisation, institution, or research centre. An ERASMUS+ traineeship scholarship cannot be awarded for traineeships at EU institutions or embassies/diplomatic missions representing Latvia.
• Before applying for a traineeship, you must agree with your study programme director that the traineeship will be recognised as part of your studies.
• You may not take academic leave during the traineeship.
• You must receive an official nomination from the Faculty through the FESS Coordinator of International Affairs, A. Kjakste (aleksandra.kjakste@lu.lv).

More information about Erasmus+ traineeships