Population: 1,944,643 (July 2017 est.)
Ethnic Groups: Latvian 62%, Russian 25%, Other 13%
Religions: Lutheran 20%, Orthodox 15%, Other 65%
Languages: Latvian (official) 56%, Russian 33%, Other 11%
Area: 64,589 sq km (slightly larger than West Virginia)
Government Type: Parliamentary Republic
National Capital: Riga
Currency: Lati (LVL)
Basic School Certificate | 9 years |
Certificate of General Secondary Education | Grades 10-12 |
Latvia is a member of the European Higher Education Area and is part of the Bologna Process as of 1999.
Bachelor’s Degree | 3-4 years |
Diploma | 4-5 years |
Master’s Degree | 1-3 years |
Doctorate | 3-4 years |
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
10 Izcili | A |
9 Teicami | A |
8 Loti Labi | A |
7 Labi | B |
6 Gandriz Labi | C |
5 Viduveji | C |
4 Gandriz Viduveji | D |
1 - 3 Neapmierinosi | F |
For alternate postsecondary scale (5-point scale) which is correctly being phased out, see transcript for a key.
For transcripts, we can alternatively accept the Diploma Supplement if accompanied by the degree certificate
