Jelgava, about 40 km south of Riga, is known for the baroque Jelgava Palace and the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, which teaches in it. Close to Riga but calmer and cheaper, it is a student city.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language study options in Jelgava. Programs at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies and options in Riga can be considered.
In Jelgava you can book courses of as little as one week. On an intensive program, one language level usually takes 6-8 weeks. A complete beginner typically needs 6-12 months to reach the B2-C1 level required for university.
The biggest factor in the price is the length of your booking: the weekly fee drops noticeably for bookings of 12 weeks or more. Winter is usually cheaper than the summer months. NGGlobal students can take advantage of the schools' seasonal discounts and offers.
At most language schools courses start every Monday, though complete beginner courses may have set start dates. For long programs that require a visa, we recommend applying at least 3 months ahead. Summer is the busiest period.
For study longer than 90 days, you get a national (D) visa from Latvia's mission in Turkey and then apply for a residence permit from Latvia's Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP). This permit is usually granted to students enrolled in university and preparatory programs.
Working in breach of visa rules can lead to serious penalties, so always follow the official rules. NGGlobal helps you plan your budget for the course and living costs.
Students in Jelgava usually stay in university dormitories or shared flats, with rents much lower than in Western Europe.
Living costs in Jelgava are even lower than in Riga, and rent, food and transport suit a student budget.
Buses and trams serve Jelgava, and trains and coaches make Riga easy to reach.
Jelgava has a climate with continental influences: cold, snowy winters and mild summers with long days.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Riga International Airport (RIX) take about 3 hours; the train from Riga to Jelgava takes about 45 minutes.
Because Latvia uses daylight saving time, the difference changes with the season: in summer there is no time difference between Jelgava and Turkey, and in winter Jelgava is 1 hour behind.
You can decide with NGGlobal which school, course and type of accommodation suit you best. We follow the whole process for you, from application to arrival.
About 45 minutes by train.
Designed by Rastrelli, the baroque palace is one of the largest in the Baltic region and is now used by the university.
Yes. University dormitories and shared flats are available, and NGGlobal plans your accommodation together with your enrolment.
Latvia is in the eurozone, so the currency is the euro.
No. There are beginner courses, many university programs are in English, and English is widely spoken among young people.
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