Master’s degree programme "Asian Studies"

Programme level: Master's Degree Programme
Language of instruction: Latvian
Study form and duration: full-time - 4 semesters
Credits: 120 ECTS
Obtainable degree or qualification: Master of Humanities in Asian Studies
Number of students accepted each year: State-funded study places - 15, study places for tuition fee - 30
Tuition fee per year (ac. year 2025/26): 2600 EUR for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, permanent residence permit holders and their family members. 3900 EUR for citizens of other countries
Study location: Riga, city centre

Study Programme Director

Dr. hist., prof. Kaspars Kļaviņš

Graduates will be able to speak, read, and translate fluently in their chosen language: Arabic, Turkish, Japanese, or Chinese. They will have strong academic research skills that enable them to pursue further qualifications and research projects in both Western and Asian countries.

UL full-time students, regardless of their citizenship, have the opportunity to apply for the ERASMUS + exchange program for studies or/and traineeship.  

More information:

ERASMUS + study mobility
ERASMUS + traineeship moblity

Programme assistant:
Natālija Ambrosova