Are you interested in international business

education here in Latvia?

Are you interested in international business education here in Latvia?

Requirements

The Riga Business School (RBS) 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

25%

Extra-curricular activities, Personal achievements, Interview

25%

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 ITP, TOEFL iBT or IELTS.

The necessary scores are the following

TOEFL IBT

70

TOEFL ITP

550

IELTS

6.0

For Riga Business School candidates, TOEFL test is FREE OF CHARGE.

To register for the exam, email info@rbs.lv.

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

For Riga Business School candidates, TOEFL test is FREE OF CHARGE.

To register for the exam, email info@rbs.lv.

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 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 Bachelor of IT Leadership 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 Bachelor of IT Leadership 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

March 25, 2023 at 10:00
April 5, 2023 at 17:00
April 15, 2023 at 10:00 or 13:00
April 29, 2023 at 10:00 and 13:00
May 8, 2023 at 12:00 or 15:00

Take the TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency test  (apply at info@rbs.lv)

May 15, 2023 by 23:59

Submit the Online Application Package

May 27, 2023

Take the RBS Math Entrance Exam (MEE)

May 29, 2023 – June 14, 2023

Participate in an interview

June 21, 2023

Receive admission decision

July 11 – July 18, 2023

Register for studies by signing study contract

August 22, – August 24, 2023

Bonding Camp

August 28, 2023

Start your studies

If you have any questions about studies at Riga Business School after the application deadline, please contact: