International students and academic staff have an opportunity to apply for participation in one of the summer schools in Latvia and receive a scholarship financed by the Latvia government. Call for applications is open from February 1st to April 1st.
Opportunity to join one of 6 summer schools
In 2026, candidates can choose from 6 summer schools organized by Latvian higher education institutions. Students and academic staff from 39 eligible countries are welcome to apply. Required documents must be submitted directly to the organizers of the summer schools at the respective higher education institutions, which will notify all applicants about the results of the selection process.
Expenses
The scholarship funding will be transferred directly to the summer school organizers, so no money will be handed directly to scholarship recipients. Participants are responsible for covering their travel expenses from their country of origin to Latvia, as well as insurance and visa costs.
The Latvian state scholarship for the summer school amounts to 1,000 EUR per person, covering tuition fees and accommodation for the duration of the program.
The list of summer schools:
1. Living Traditions: Latvia’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
Organizer: University of Latvia; Cooperation partner: Daugavpils University
28.06. – 07.07.2026
2. The international summer school on the temporary architecture and spatial design “FestivaL’and 7.0”
Organizer: Art Academy of Latvia; Co-organisers: Institute of Contemporary Art, Design and Architecture; RISEBA University of Applied Sciences
15.07. – 25.07.2026
3. Swarm & Detect: Next-Gen UAV in Smart City
Organizer: Riga Technical University
03.08. – 14.08.2026
4. ChipLight: Building the Future of Integrated Photonics
Organizer: Riga Technical University
03.08. – 14.08.2026
5. Latvian Language and Culture
Organizer: University of Latvia
6. In Situ
Organizer: Art Academy of Latvia
10.08. – 20.08.2026