This inter-disciplinary academic programme offers students the possibility to study European economic, political and legal space, to acquire deeper knowledge of European integration process and to analyse EU functional principles, procedures and major policies beyond disciplinary boundaries. The Programme allows specialisation in EU law, trade, energy issues, migration, regional and social dimensions, and external relations.

Master’s degree programme „European studies” leaflet  .

Programme modules
EU: Government and Institutions, European Economic Integration, EU Regional Policy and Social Dimension, EU Funds and Project Management, Economies of the Baltic States, EU External Policy, Research Methodology Seminar, European Law, Diplomatic and Legal French, Master Thesis.

Programme courses
Master’s degree programme „European studies” curriculum .

Study period and classes time
The full-time degree programme covers two academic years. Classes are in the evenings of working days from 6.15pm till 9.30pm.

Career opportunities
More than 500 graduates work:

• in EU, national, international, public institutions and companies

• as political, economic, and legal advisers

• in diplomatic services

• as lobbyists at EU level

• as international journalists

• in universities and research centres

• some pursuing a Ph.D. studies

International voices

Ketevan  Kukhianidze, Georgia

Having graduated with honour in Georgia from Akaki Tsereteli State University of Social Science Faculty with specialization in Law, I immediately decided to continue my master studies abroad at the University of Latvia in the European Studies programme.

To see and study Europe from the perspective of a New EU Member country was very interesting for me. My impressions exceeded my expectations. International atmosphere, highly qualified lectures and EU practitioners and nice environment help me to develop knowledge in different spheres. In addition, history and cultural life of Riga is really fascinating and valuable for me. 

I would advise to study European Studies at the University of Latvia in Riga and you will enjoy your studies in the programme as much as I did.

Andre V.Demarest, USA

I enjoyed my studies in this programme. Friendly environment, good relations between teachers and students and well organised Programme. Many guest lectures by international profesors and experts gave another chance to learn more about the EU and its development having different points of views. A study visit to Brussels was a wonderful opportunity for me to learn the mechanism of how the European Institutions function and discover European political culture from inside. Overall, I can say it was a good experience and I am satisfied with with my choice.

Admission requirements
1. A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree.
2. If English is not your native language and/or your previous education is not obtained in English, you must present results of one of the internationally recognized language tests or a satisfactory grade in English in the Bachelor’s degree diploma supplement to prove the language proficiency.

Required application documents
1. Certified copy of bachelor diploma and diploma supplement in original language (for postgraduate studies). Education documents (except documents issued in EU/EEA countries or Switzerland) must be legalized;
2. A notarized translation of education documents in English or Latvian;
3. Document confirming proficiency of the language of instruction (if necessary);
4. Copy of passport;
5. Application form;
6. One passport-size photo;
7. Copy of application fee payment receipt. Application fee is non-refundable and must be transferred to the UL bank account;
8. Motivation letter;
9. Curriculum Vitae;

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Contact person for more information

Director of the Programme                
Prof. Tatjana Muravska
E-mail: Tatjana.Muravska@lu.lv

International Office of the Faculty of Economics and Management          
E-mail: evfinfo@lu.lv
Phone:  +371 67034789 
Faculty of Economics and Management
5 Aspazijas Blvd., Riga, LV-1050