How to Verify Latvian University Degrees: AIC Guide

Latvia's higher education system

Latvia's higher education quality is assured by the Academic Information Centre (AIC), which also serves as the Latvian ENIC-NARIC. Latvia has approximately 55 higher education institutions, including University of Latvia (founded 1919), Riga Technical University, and Riga Stradins University (known for medical education). As an EU member state, Latvian degrees are recognized across the European Union.

Verification steps

1. Check AIC accreditation — Verify the institution is accredited. VerifyED includes accredited Latvian institutions.
2. Contact the institution — Latvian universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
3. AIC credential recognition — AIC handles credential recognition as Latvia's ENIC-NARIC center.
4. Apostille — Latvia is a Hague Convention member. Documents can be apostilled.

Key considerations

• EU member — Latvian degrees are recognized across the EU.
• Medical education — Riga Stradins University attracts international medical students.
• Bologna Process — Latvia follows the Bologna structure with ECTS credits.