Primary medical qualification (physician entry)
Medical Doctor (MD)
Rīga Stradiņš University Faculty of Medicine · Riga, Latvia
Qualification and identity
- Exact qualification
- Medical Doctor (MD) Source: rsu.lv · verified October 14, 2026
- Qualification purpose
- Primary medical qualification (physician entry)
- Awarding institution
- Rīga Stradiņš University
- Faculty / school
- Rīga Stradiņš University Faculty of Medicine
- Campus
- Riga
- Country
- Latvia
- Entry route
- School-leaver / direct entry Source: rsu.lv · verified October 14, 2026
Program structure
- Duration
- 6 years, 360 ECTS Source: rsu.lv · verified October 14, 2026
- Intake
- Not verified
- Graduation requirements
- Not verified
Basic subjects · Years 1–2
Anatomy, histology, embryology, molecular biology, physiology, medical chemistry, biochemistry, humanities
Source: rsu.lv · verified October 14, 2026Preclinical subjects · Year 3
Pathology, radiology, pharmacology, introduction to clinical medicine, general surgery
Source: rsu.lv · verified October 14, 2026Clinical subjects · Years 4–5
Clinical disciplines mainly in medical institutions
Source: rsu.lv · verified October 14, 2026Clinical-practical year · Year 6
Three placement rotation cycles: internal diseases, invasive medicine and an elective subject
Source: rsu.lv · verified October 14, 2026
Teaching language
- English — Separate English-taught trackEnglish-taught programme for international studentsSource: rsu.lv · verified October 14, 2026
- Latvian — Program languageThe programme is also offered in LatvianSource: rsu.lv · verified October 14, 2026
Admissions
Domestic and general requirements
- Required prior qualification · RequiredCompleted secondary education with university entrance qualification; passing grades in all subjectsSource: rsu.lv · verified October 14, 2026
- Grade requirements · RequiredAt least 70% in English, mathematics and biology and/or chemistry; physics preferableSource: rsu.lv · verified October 14, 2026
International admissions: International applicants accepted — Applicants with secondary education from any country/educational system may apply to English-taught programmes Source: rsu.lv · verified October 14, 2026
Deadlines
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis | Year / stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition per year (years 1–6)Full-fee students, 2026/2027 academic year | €13,500 | per academic year | 2026-2027Source: rsu.lv · verified October 14, 2026 |
- Registration administration fee (single payment, students starting medicine or dentistry) — €1,800 for the whole program · MandatoryRefunds: Non-refundableSource: rsu.lv · verified October 14, 2026
Living costs, travel, insurance and clinical-stage charges are separate from tuition. Comparing costs across countries.
Clinical training
Recognition and accreditation
National authorization or recognition
Permission from the national education or health authority to run the program or award the degree.
Not verified yet
Institutional accreditation
Accreditation of the university or institution as a whole.
Not verified yet
Medical-program accreditation
Accreditation of the medical degree program by a medical-education accreditor.
Latvian study programme accreditation Active
Scope: Medicine, second level study programme (study direction: health care)
until May 28, 2030
Accredited until 28.05.2030 per the programme fact file
Source: rsu.lv · verified October 14, 2026
Directory listing
An entry in a directory such as WDOMS. A listing is not accreditation or endorsement.
No directory reference recorded
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ECFMG Sponsor Notes
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Sources and verification
- https://www.rsu.lv/en/node/4941 · Official fees page · verified October 14, 2026
- https://www.rsu.lv/en/study-here/admissions/general-requirements-studies-english · Official admissions page · verified October 14, 2026
- https://www.rsu.lv/en/study-programme/medicine · School or university website · verified October 14, 2026