LU konferenceAfter the applicant submits the application to the University of Latvia, the foreign student’s previous education documents (diploma and diploma supplement or transcript of records) will be forwarded to the Academic Information Centre (AIC) in the Republic of Latvia.
The AIC is an institution established in 1994 by the Ministry of Education and Science and the University of Latvia, Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science. The AIC is the Latvian representative to the European diploma recognition networks ENIC/NARIC.
Academic recognition is required if the student holds a foreign qualification (diploma) and wishes to continue their studies in Latvia. The AIC evaluates the level of your qualification in comparison to the Latvian educational system. The University will make the admission decision based on the statement issued by the AIC. If the AIC does not issue a positive academic recognition of the previous education documents, the University reserves the right to terminate the application.
The AIC is a paid service. Since 14 July 2022, the cost for recognition of a foreign diploma is 54.60 EUR.
Further information about the Centre’s functions, the education system in Latvia, educational documents, etc. can be found on the AIC website.