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Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Open University allows Ukrainian civilians to enrol in several study programmes offered by the University for free, or to audit individual study courses. The programmes are: Medicine, Dentistry, International Business and Start-up Entrepreneurship, Health Management, Social Work with Children and Youth, International Governance and Diplomacy, and Social Sciences.

For courses starting in February, submit applications by 1 February 2024.

For courses starting in March, submit applications 10 working days before the beginning of the selected study course.

Application process

  • In order to attend one of the courses listed above for free, you must meet one of the following criteria:
    • temporary protection status, as evidenced by a temporary residence permit and an identity card;
    • asylum-seeker status, as evidenced by an asylum-seeker's identity document or a foreigner's identity card;
    • refugee status, as evidenced by a permanent residence permit and a travel document which also serves as an identity document;
    • alternative status, as evidenced by a temporary residence permit and an identity document and a travel document. 
  • Before enrolling in a course, you must pass an English language test organised by the RSU Language Centre;
  • During the application process, you must certify that you have been granted one of the above mentioned statuses and send us the documents specified.

Study courses

Medicine

Course catalogue

Dentistry

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International Business and Start-up Entrepreneurship

Course catalogue

Health Management

Course catalogue

Social Work with Children and Youth

Course catalogue

Russia and Eurasia Studies

Course catalogue

International Governance and Diplomacy

Course catalogue

If you should have any questions, please feel free to e-mail us at auatrsu[pnkts]lv