Computer Science (Bachelor's)

Computer Science (Bachelor's) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at ventspils-university-of-applied-sciences in Ventspils, Latvia. It takes 3 years, with intakes in September only (deadline for visa-required applicants 30 April, or 30 March for countries flagged for extra checks).

ventspils-university-of-applied-sciences is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €3,000 a year, about ₹3.2 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly €9,000 (≈ ₹9.5 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2027/28 fee for the first year; VUAS says fees rise by 3% each following year

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Latvia as a whole: €9,400–15,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at ventspils-university-of-applied-sciences for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Class 12 certificate with an average of at least 60%, and passing grades in maths and English.
• An online interview and/or entrance test for the chosen programme.
• CV and motivation letter.
• English: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or LanguageCert B2, or an official letter that your schooling was in English.
• Application fee €150. After assessment you are invoiced for first-year tuition plus a €500 security deposit.

For this course: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 (paper 543) or LanguageCert B2 Communicator; waived with an official letter confirming English-medium study.

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This course starts in: September only (deadline for visa-required applicants 30 April, or 30 March for countries flagged for extra checks).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Latvia, then arrange accommodation.

• Online application at apply.venta.lv
• Class 12 or bachelor's certificates (originals or certified copies) with notarised English translations if needed
• CV and motivation letter
• Passport copy marked "Submitted for use by Ventspils University of Applied Sciences" with date and time
• English certificate (issued in the last five years) or medium-of-instruction letter
• Notarised name-change document if names differ across documents

• Ventspils City Council scholarship

  Computer science or electronics students

  Value: €250 a month for 10 months

  Up to ten awards a year for excellence in ICT. Nationality rules are not stated, so confirm that international students can apply.

  Official page

• Professor Andris Klauss scholarship

  Enrolled students

  Value: Up to €3,000 per study year (the page also mentions €1,500)

  Good academic standing and activity in study, research or public work; apply by 30 November.

  Official page

• Company scholarships (Bucher Municipal, HansaMatrix Ventspils)

  Business and electronics students after the first year

  Value: €150 a month

  Limited places; set application windows in September and October.

  Official page

Ventspils University of Applied Sciences (VUAS, also known as Venta) is a small public university of applied sciences in Ventspils, Latvia. It has about 900 students, three faculties and 14 study programmes, and has been accredited since at least December 1999.

VUAS is best known for information technology and for space research: it runs the Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre (VIRAC) at Irbene and gained scientific institution status in 2013. It works closely with Ventspils City Council and local companies, which help fund and shape programmes and offer apprenticeships, and it is part of the COLOURS European University Alliance.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Latvia

• Finance Management Information Systems (EN)UL FinTech Business School (formerly BA School of Business and Finance)4 years (240 ECTS) · €4,800 / year
• Bachelor's in Information Technologies (Programming)EKA University of Applied Sciences4 years (professional bachelor's) · €3,500 / year
• Bachelor of Information SystemsRiga Nordic University (formerly ISMA)4 years full time · €3,300 / year
• Information Technologies for Sustainable Development (Professional Bachelor)Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies4 years (240 ECTS) · €2,750 / year
• Bachelor of IT Leadership (Computer Science and Organizational Technologies)Riga Business School (RTU)4 years · €7,575 / year
• BSc Computer SystemsRiga Technical University3 years (180 ECTS) · €5,030 / year

More courses at ventspils-university-of-applied-sciences

• Computer Science (Master's)2 years · €4,490 / year
• Business Administration (Academic Bachelor's)3 years · €3,500 / year
• Start-up Management (Professional Bachelor's)4 years · €5,000 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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