Tuition Fee Discounts

To promote academic excellence and expand the diversity of the student community at RSU, the Tuition Fee Regulation sets out the following tuition fee categories for students in the English-language Medicine and Dentistry programmes.

Tuition fee discount categories

1. Academic excellence

Discount	No. of recipients	Main criteria	Qualification
Up to 25% of the tuition fee determined for the student	40 students in the Medicine programme; 4 students in the Dentistry programme.	Highest weighted average grade in the previous semester, minimum weighted average grade: 8.000.	3rd - 6th-year students

The tuition fee discount for academic excellence is awarded based on students' academic performance in the previous semester.

Eligibility criteria

The discount is granted based on the weighted average grade of final assessments in all study courses from the previous semester, calculated to three decimal places.
If two or more students have the same weighted average grade, they will be invited to submit supporting documents demonstrating their scientific and social activities (e.g. certificates, diplomas, proof of research involvement).

Application process

No application is required—the discount is calculated and granted automatically by the university.

2. Family members

Discount	Main criteria
10% of the tuition fee determined for the student.	Discount for international students’ family members studying at RSU.

Students who are self-funded (i.e. paying tuition fees using private funds) may be eligible for a tuition discount if they have an immediate family member currently studying at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU).

Eligibility criteria

The discount is available to students whose mother, father, siblings, half-siblings are active RSU students.
The discount applies throughout the entire period of study until the graduation or exmatriculation of the eldest relative.
If multiple family members are studying at RSU, the discount does not apply to the first relative who began their studies at RSU.

Application process

Students must submit an application form along with documents proving kinship (e.g. birth certificates).
If submitting copies of documents containing a relative’s personal data (e.g. birth certificate), the relative must:
- Sign the document.
- Provide a handwritten statement confirming their consent for RSU to process their personal data (you can find a sample of a third-party consent form under "Financial Matters").

3. International promotion and social activity

Discount

No. of recipients

Main criteria

5% of the tuition fee determined for the student.

The decision shall be taken by the relevant faculty's council.

5 students in the Medicine programme;
1 student in the Dentistry programme.

Discount for the participation in the public life of RSU and events promoting the recognition of RSU.

This discount is awarded to students who have actively contributed to RSU through promotional activities, social engagement, or event organisation.

Key details

The discount is granted for one semester.
Students must submit an application with supporting documents verifying their participation.
Eligible activities must have taken place within the last six months.

Eligible contributions

Students may qualify if they have:

Achieved an award-winning placement in sports or cultural events as part of an RSU team.
Participated in the organisational committee of the RSU International Student Conference.
Been an active member of an RSU student organisation.
Organised a major project with a significant number of visitors that has contributed to enhancing RSU’s image.

4. Graduates

Discount	Applicants
10% of the tuition fee determined for the student.	RSU graduates.

RSU alumni may be eligible for a tuition fee discount when applying for further studies at the university.

Key details

To qualify, applicants must indicate their alumni status in the admission system (www.uznemsana.rsu.lv) when completing their application.
The discount is applied before study contracts are finalised and factored into the tuition fee calculation.
The discount is granted for the entire duration of the studies.
Students may receive the discount each time they choose to study at RSU.

5. Sports excellence

Discount	Main criteria
up to 100% of the tuition fee determined for the student.	Students who compete in individual or team sports

Outstanding athletes may qualify for a tuition fee discount of up to 100% based on their achievements in individual or team sports.

Key details

The discount is granted for the entire duration of studies.
Students and applicants must submit an application by 15 August via the MyRSU student portal or at Student Services, which will forward it to RSU Sports Club.

Eligibility criteria (in order of priority):

Individual athletes who are members of the Latvian national team.
Students training with RSU Sports Club coaches in relevant sports (excluding students and coaches in sports-related study programmes at the RSU Latvian Academy of Sports Education).
Team sport representatives who are candidates or participants in the Latvian national team.
Students with outstanding sports achievements, including multiple award-winning placements in competitions that promote RSU in Latvia or abroad.

Retention of the discount:

RSU students who continue their studies successfully and were previously awarded this discount retain their eligibility.
The total number of discounts is capped at 30 students/applicants, including those from previous academic years.
If additional financial resources are available, the Finance Department may approve an increase in the number of recipients at the Commission’s discretion.

Financial considerations:

The tuition fee discount may be set at EUR 3,500 per academic year or EUR 1,750 per semester, but cannot exceed the total tuition fee.
If a student loses their eligibility for the discount, the Commission may reassign it to another qualifying applicant.
The Commission reassesses students every semester.

General Guidelines

Applications for tuition fee discounts are only accepted during the designated application period, as announced on MyRSU.
Applications must be submitted electronically via MyRSU using the official application form, including all required supporting documents. (Exception: The Excellence Tuition Fee Discount is granted automatically, and students do not need to apply.)
- The application form can be found under: Applications and Inquiries > Applications > Financial Matters > Request for a Tuition Fee Discount.

Tuition fee discounts will not be granted if:

The student has been disciplined, and less than one year has passed since the sanction was applied.
The tuition fee is covered under a contract between RSU and a third party specifying the payment terms.
The student has an outstanding tuition fee debt.
The student or applicant has tuition fee debts from other RSU study programmes.
The student is retaking one or more study courses or repeating a semester.
The request applies to previous semesters.
The student or applicant is enrolled in a medical residency programme.

Additional conditions:

Students may apply for multiple tuition fee discounts but can only receive one. If a discount is not granted for the full duration of the studies, students may reapply for a different discount in the next semester or academic year.
If a student eligible for a discount has already paid their tuition fee, RSU will refund the applicable amount within one month of receiving their request. If the request is submitted after the start of a new study period, any overpayment will be applied towards future tuition fees.
RSU may introduce additional or clarifying requirements as necessary.
If a student granted a tuition fee discount takes academic leave, their eligibility will be reassessed upon return, and the previously granted discount will not automatically be retained.

Funding and allocation:

All tuition fee discounts are financed from RSU’s own resources. The number of students eligible for discounts and the amounts awarded are determined by the relevant faculty in coordination with the RSU Finance Department, based on the available budget.