[Master] European Studies and Economic Diplomacy (2-years)
University of Latvia · Riga, Latvia
- Level
- Master's
- Award
- Master (Master of Social sciences in Economics)
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 2 years (120 ECTS)
- Study mode
- Full-time
- ECTS
- 120
- Tuition
- €2,800
Entry requirements and how to apply
- Entry qualification and requirements
- Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Academic or professional bachelor’s degree in economics or management science. Academic or professional bachelor’s degree in other fields of social sciences, or natural sciences, or the humanities, and considerable work experience in the field of economics that includes appropriate preliminary knowledge. English language proficiency; Quality of CV. Curriculum vitae (CV) must be submitted, which indicates the life course and experience, including experience in various European integration issues, international and intercultural communication experience, participation in public activities and organisations. Quality of Motivation letter.Motivation letter must be submitted stating the motivation to study in the study program “European Studies and Economic Diplomacy” and the rationale for the possible topic of the master’s thesis. Passed entrance test. Applicants whose previous education was not obtained in a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area ( EEA ) country, or in the Swiss Confederation, must provide one of the following standardised test results issued within the last five years: SAT : minimum score of 1200 GMAT : minimum score of 595 GRE
- Language requirements
- English Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: LanguageCert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams); TOEFL IBT : at least 80 for tests taken on or before 21 January 2026, or a minimum score of 4 for tests taken after 21 January 2026. TOEFL Essential – at least 9 points IELTS – at least score 6.00 PTE General – at least level B2 PTE Academic – at least 55 point FCE – at least level B CPE – Proficiency/C2 Proficiency: any level CAE – C1 Advanced any level Applicants who have obtained previous education in English in one of the bellow listed countries do not need to provide separate language proficiency: • Australia • The Bahamas • Canada • Ireland • New Zealand • St Vincent and the Grenadines • United Kingdom • United States of America *Foreign nationals who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or the Swiss Confederation may also prove their language proficiency by means of a language assessment included in their secondary or prior higher education certificate, which is recognised as equivalent to at least a B2 level according to the Common E
- Other requirements
- A motivation letter must be added to your application. All non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants, except University of Latvia graduates, will be required to take part in an online interview as part of the admissions process.
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