Open University
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Open University allows anyone to enrol in the Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Public Health and Rehabilitation study programmes offered by RSU or to individual study courses as a free listener.
Apply for autumn semester study courses here
Study what inspires you
Learn about the study possibilities available, browse the syllabi of the study courses on offer, select the topics you are interested in and apply. After we have received and considered your application, you will be informed of a schedule, time and place, tuition fee, teaching staff and the amount of credit points you will acquire.
Manage your time
You have the freedom to choose between two options:
- Participate as a free listener without taking any tests or exams;
- Study under the same conditions as other students.
No admission exams!
To enrol at the Open University you do not have to take any admission exams. However, please note that to acquire the complete study programme in the capacity of a free listener you must be able to certify that you have the required education level.
Study courses
- Medicine
Below you can read examples of the study courses you can apply for at RSU Open University. For more detailed information of the study plan of the Medicine programme for 2023/24, which includes course category, ECTS and assessment form, please click on the respective link below:
Course description for the Medicine study programme
Application criteria
- You have necessary prior knowledge in the study courses you have chosen
- You can take study courses that are in previous semesters and one semester ahead according to your current semester in regular studies
- You can take study courses at Open University and regular study programme not exceeding 20 credit points in one semester
There is a limited number of places on the course.
The tuition fee for the study course is calculated by multiplying the amount of credit points with the rate of a single credit point. The rate of a single credit point in the Medicine study programme is 359 EUR.
- Dentistry
Below you can read examples of the study courses you can apply for at RSU Open University. For more detailed information on the study plan of the Dentistry programme for 2023/24, which includes course category, ECTS and assessment form, please click on the respective link below:
Course descriptions for the Dentistry study programme
You can take study courses at the Open University and in a regular study programme that do not exceed 20 credit points in one semester.
There is a limited number of places on the course.
The tuition fee for the study course is calculated by multiplying the amount of credit points with the rate of a single credit point. The rate of a single credit point in the Dentistry study programme is 419 EUR.
- International Business and Start-up Entrepreneurship
Below you can read examples of the study courses you can apply for at the RSU Open University. For more detailed information of the study plan of the International Business and Start-up Entrepreneurship programme for 2023/24, which includes course category, ECTS and assessment form, please click on this link:
Course descriptions for the International Business and Start-up Entrepreneurship study programme
You may select a maximum of 4 study courses.
There is a limited number of places on the course.
The tuition fee for the study course is calculated by multiplying the amount of credit points with the rate of a single credit point. The rate of a single credit point in the International Business and Start-up Entrepreneurship study programme is 150 EUR.
- Health Management
Below you can read examples of the study courses you can apply for at RSU Open University. For more detailed information of the study plan of the Health Management programme for 2023/24, which includes course category, ECTS and assessment form, please click on this link:
Course descriptions for the Health Management study programme
You may select a maximum of 4 study courses.
There is a limited number of places on the course.
The tuition fee for the study course is calculated by multiplying the amount of credit points with the rate of a single credit point. The rate of a single credit point in the Health Management study programme is 122 EUR.
- Russia and Eurasia Studies
Below you can read examples of the study courses you can apply for at RSU Open University. For more detailed information of the study plan of the Russia and Eurasia Studies programme for 2023/24, which includes course category, ECTS and assessment form, please click on this link:
Course descriptions for the Russia and Eurasia Studies study programme
You may select a maximum of 4 study courses.
There is a limited number of places on the course.
The tuition fee for the study course is calculated by multiplying the amount of credit points with the rate of a single credit point. The rate of a single credit point in the Russia and Eurasia Studies study programme is 156 EUR.
- Social Work with Children and Youth
Below you can read examples of the study courses you can apply for at RSU Open University. For more detailed information of the study plan of the Social Work with Children and Youth programme for 2023/24, which includes course category, ECTS and assessment form, please click on this link:
Course descriptions for the Social Work with Children and Youth study programme
You may select a maximum of 4 study courses.
There is a limited number of places on the course.
The tuition fee for the study course is calculated by multiplying the amount of credit points with the rate of a single credit point. The rate of a single credit point in the Social Work with Children and Youth study programme is 112 EUR.
- Doctoral Studies
For details regarding the study plan of the Doctoral Study programmes Health Care and Social Sciences for 2023/24, please follow this link.
You may select a maximum of 4 study courses.
There is a limited number of places on the course.
The tuition fee for the study course is calculated by multiplying the amount of credit points with the rate of a single credit point. The rate of a single credit point in the Health Care and the Social Sciences study programmes is 523 EUR and 273 EUR, respectively.
Application process
For courses starting in October: submit applications 10 working days before the beginning of the selected study course.
To apply to study courses at RSU Open University, please observe the following procedure:
- Step 1: Submit your application:
- Students of the RSU International Student Department: fill out the online registration form (see above);
- Others: complete all the application items using the application checklist
- Step 2: After approval by the Open University, the Open University will provide consultations with regard to the acquisition of the study courses – conditions, tuition fees, credit points and venue;
- Step 3: You must give Open University answer about the possibility to take study courses in Open University together with your regular study programme, according to the timetables;
- Step 4: After receipt of the notification by the Open University you must arrive at the university to sign your contract;
- Step 5: Pay the tuition fee after receiving the invoice. Open University then will give you access to e-studies in the chosen study courses;
- Step 6: During the first class, notify the teacher that you applied to the course through the Open University;
- Step 7: After completing the study course, you have to submit an application form called "Comparison and validation of learning outcomes". You can find this under Application Forms on RSU Student Services. Submit it to your contact person through your MyRSU profile. Your faculty will transfer the credit points to your regular study programme.
