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1 English-taught medical program in Latvia accepting international applicants.
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01Riga Stradiņš UniversityRiga, Latvia · 6 years$15,500

Riga Stradiņš University

Riga, Latvia

Riga Stradiņš University runs a six-year, English-taught medicine programme (360 ECTS) leading to a Medical Doctor qualification, with intakes in both autumn and spring. Basic sciences come first, followed by preclinical, clinical and practical years. In 2026 the programme gained international accreditation from a WFME-recognized German agency.

Degree
MD, taught in English
Length
6 years
Tuition
≈ $15,500 / year (2026/27)
Intakes
February, September
Clinical years
Clinical modules start in year 3 and run at Riga teaching hospitals such as Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital and Riga East Clinical University Hospital; German students can move to Elbe Klinikum Stade from year 4.

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