"Law and Business" - First-Cycle (Bachelor) Programme

Degree

Bachelor in Social Science in Law

Programme duration

3 years

Study language

English

Credits

183 ECTS credits

Study form

Full time

Tuition fee (EU citizens)

4 500 EUR per year

Admission fee (EU citizens)

50 EUR

Tuition fee (non EU and EEA countries)

5 000 EUR per year

Admission fee (non EU and EEA countries)

250 EUR

Accredited until

31 December 2027

Programme details

Programme structure

The programme comprises 183 ECTS credit points. It is based on mandatory and elective courses as well as optional language courses. Up to three courses can be taken simultaneously.

Each course lasts six weeks with five class hours per week, plus research work on assignments and preparation for classes.

Each course concludes with an exam, while the programme concludes with a thesis.

Courses

List of programme courses in the academic year 2026/2027

Course materials are freely available on the RGSL intranet. Reading assignments mainly refer to materials in the compendia, articles in electronic format on the RGSL library portal, as well as books and other printed material available in the RGSL library.

Admission criteria

Academic Requirements
Applicants must have an average grade of at least 7 out of 10 in their previous education diploma supplement (equivalent to ECTS grade C or higher).

English Language Requirements
Applicants must provide an English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.
The following internationally recognized English language certificates are accepted:
• TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language): at least 4.0 (new 1–6 scale) or at least 72 points (0–120 scale)
• TOEFL Essentials: at least 8 points
• IELTS Academic (taken within the last two years): at least 5.5
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): at least 180 points
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English): at least 160 points
• FCE (First Certificate in English)/B2 First: at least 160 points (grade C)
• PTE (Pearson Test of English) General: at least level B2
• PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic: at least 59 points
• LanguageCert International ESOL: at least Communicator B2 level (written and spoken examinations)

Who Is Exempt from the English Language Test?
Applicants are exempt from submitting an English language proficiency certificate if:
• They have completed their previous education in English
• They are native English speakers
• They have a centralized secondary education examination with English result above B2.

Please note that exemptions may not apply if English language proficiency is required for obtaining a temporary residence permit in Latvia

Additional Requirements for Applicants from Latvia
Applicants from Latvia must submit their results from the centralized secondary education examinations in:
• Mathematics
• Latvian
• English

What Else Do We Consider?
In addition to academic performance and language proficiency, we highly value applicants:
• Academic and scientific achievements
• Involvement in youth organizations
• Participation in extracurricular activities and other relevant initiatives

Admission Rules for Bachelor programmes are available here.

Faculty

Law and Business programme is implemented by international faculty that comes to Riga to teach selected courses and local faculty. Lecturers represent both academic excellence and extensive practical experience, offering an education that is highly relevant for career development.

The core of the Law and Business programme:

Carlos Llorente (PhD), a leading expert on international commercial law. Teaches International Commercial Law
Waleed Gumaa (MBA) leverages his significant experience and expertise in business to offer an interdisciplinary education to RGSL students. Teaches Business Studies; Strategy and Project Management.
Paolo Paesani (PhD), Associate Professor from the University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, teaches Monetary Policy and Macrooeconomics.

Key dates

Open House Day4 November 2026

Admission (non EU and EEA countries)1 February 2027

Admission (EU citizens) 21 July 2027