Are you interested in international business
education here in Latvia?
Are you interested in international business education here in Latvia?
Requirements
Riga Business School admission process follows in the tradition of leading American universities. We assess both the intellectual and personal capabilities of every candidate.
To do this, we calculate the Riga Business School Admission Score:
Previous Education Performance
25%
English Proficiency
25%
RBS Math Entrance Exam, Extra-curricular activities, Personal achievements, Interview
50%
In total, you can earn 100 Points.
Admission process:
Step 1
Take the TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency test.
You have to demonstrate proficiency at English since the study process is entirely in English. The students must pass an international language exam to demonstrate their English proficiency. This can be an TOEFL iBT or IELTS.
The necessary scores are the following
TOEFL iBT
70
IELTS
6.0
Admission process:
Step 1
Take the TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency test.
You have to demonstrate proficiency at English since the study process is entirely in English. The students must pass an international language exam to demonstrate their English proficiency. This can be an TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT or IELTS.
The necessary scores are the following
TOEFL IBT
70
TOEFL ITP
550
IELTS
6.0
Step 2
Submit the Online Application Package
Submit the Online Application Package including information about secondary education (diploma and transcript) and extracurricular activities.
We carefully study the transcripts of all candidates. We pay explicit attention to subjects like Mathematics and English as well as subjects related to Economics and Business. However, we also evaluate the overall performance of the students during the last two years of secondary education and the student’s performance on Central State Exams or equivalents.
In order to assess the personality of our students, we review their extracurricular activities. We encourage you to include as much detailed information as possible about the extracurricular activities in the Admission Package. Examples of extracurricular activities are participation in Student Council, Sports, Volunteer activities, Internships, Cultural Activities, Hobbies, etc. These activities will be one of the subjects during the Admission Interview (step 4), therefore they impact your Admission Score.
Step 2
Submit the Online Application Package,
including information about secondary education (diploma and transcript) and extracurricular activities.
We carefully study the transcripts of all candidates. We pay explicit attention to subjects like Mathematics and English as well as subjects related to Economics and Business. However, we also evaluate the overall performance of the students during the last two years of secondary education and the student’s performance on Central State Exams or equivalents.
In order to assess the personality of our students, we review their extracurricular activities. We encourage you to include as much detailed information as possible about the extracurricular activities in the Admission Package. Examples of extracurricular activities are participation in Student Council, Sports, Volunteer activities, Internships, Cultural Activities, Hobbies, etc. These activities will be one of the subjects during the Admission Interview (step 4), therefore they impact your Admission Score.
Step 3
Take the RBS Math Entrance Exam (MEE)
Mathematical competency is a keystone for studying at Riga Business School – you must have a good level of Math knowledge. MEE tests depth of mathematical understanding and knowledge in the last year of high school studies. The exam focuses on the topics important for successful studies of mathematics in the RBS Bachelor of Business Administration and Computer Science & Organizational Technologies programs.
All students who apply to studies in RBS will be automatically registered for the MEE.
Step 3
Take the RBS Math Entrance Exam (MEE)
Mathematical competency is a keystone for studying at Riga Business School – you must have a good level of Math knowledge. MEE tests depth of mathematical understanding and knowledge in the last year of high school studies. The exam focuses on the topics important for successful studies of mathematics in the RBS Bachelor of Business Administration and Computer Science & Organizational Technologies programs.
All students who apply to studies in RBS will be automatically registered for the MEE.
Step 4
Participate in an interview
Potential students are invited to interviews with the faculty members. You will be asked about your motivation to apply for the studies as well as your extracurricular activities, which is one of the criteria for scholarships.
Step 4
Participate in an interview
Potential students are invited to interviews with the faculty members. You will be asked about your motivation to apply for the studies as well as your extracurricular activities, which is one of the criteria for scholarships.
Timeline
December 11, 2023 – June 10, 2024
Take the TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency test.
June 8, 2024, 12:30 – 14:30
Prepare for the Math Entrance Exam (apply at info@rbs.lv)
June 10, 2024
Apply for the program and submit the online application package
June 17, 2024, 12:00
Take the Math Entrance Exam (MEE)
June 18, 2024 – July 5, 2024
Participate in an interview
July 19, 2024
Receive the admission decision
July 22, 2024 – August 2, 2024
Sign the study agreement
August 20, 2024 – August 22, 2024
Bonding camp
August 26, 2024
Start your studies
If you have any questions about studies at Riga Business School after the application deadline, please contact:
- Madara Mūrmane, Student Engagement & Marketing Project Manager Expert: madara.murmane@rbs.lv |+371 67089800
- Luīze Krista Irbena, Student Services Expert: luize.irbena@rbs.lv |+371 67089800