At a glance
What a student from Maharashtra needs to know before deciding — clearly and honestly.
The education
Riga Stradiņš University is a long-established, popular English-medium MBBS choice for Indians.
The true cost
Modelled on the 6-year English MBBS-then-return path at RSU; a well-trodden Baltic route.
Safety & visa
Very safe with low crime.
Top universities
A selection of universities popular with Maharashtra students, with indicative tuition.
After you graduate
Post-study work rights are the most important factor — and the most likely to change. Here is the position as of today.
Your most important post-study consideration is the right to work. Latvia's current position is Job-search residence; EU Blue Card; MBBS….
Immigration rules, eligibility and salary thresholds change frequently and without notice. Always verify the latest official guidance before you apply, and never treat any figure here as a guarantee of future entitlement.
- MBBS graduates
- Job-search residence
- EU recognition
ROI calculator
Enter your own numbers to see total investment and an indicative payback period. This is a guide only — not financial advice.
Latvia — Indicative cost & payback
Indicative · based on today's assumptions
Figures are indicative only and vary with fees, salaries, exchange rates and visa rules. Treat this as one data point — not conclusive evidence or financial advice.
Safety snapshot
Drawn from the live Ministry of External Affairs advisory — always re-check before you travel.
MEA status: Normal
Very safe with low crime.
Emergency contacts
Dial local emergency services on arrival. MEA helpline: 1800 11 3090; register at madad.gov.in.
Register with the embassy
Register at madad.gov.in on arrival so the nearest Indian Mission can reach you in an emergency.
Food, culture & community
What to expect day-to-day — and how to feel at home far from home, as a student from Maharashtra.
Food & groceries
Indian restaurants in Riga; vegetarian doable.
People & community
Reserved but welcoming to students; English common among youth.
Maha-Alumni Connect lets you speak with students from your own district who studied at these very universities.
Compare Latvia with other destinations.
See the same degree across countries, or check the live safety status before you commit.