More than 40% of SSE Riga Bachelor students gain international experience through long-term academic exchanges, short-term blended programmes, or international traineeships.
 

Erasmus+ Long-Term Study Mobilities

In the final year of studies, students can either remain at SSE Riga and specialize in selected fields, or spend a semester abroad through an exchange programme at a partner university (Erasmus+ or bilateral agreements), with the opportunity to choose a specialization not offered at SSE Riga.

SSE Riga students may join mobility programmes in both EU and non-EU countries. The list of Erasmus+ partner institutions is available here.

By studying abroad, students strengthen their communication, language, and intercultural skills, while also gaining soft skills highly valued by employers. In line with SSE Riga policy, no more than two students are placed at the same partner university, ensuring diversity across destinations.

If the exchange semester takes place outside the EU, students can apply for the Peter Högfeldt and Anders Paalzow Scholarships which will cover some of the expenses during their stay in the host country.

Erasmus+ Short-term Blended Mobilities

Some elective courses are offered in collaboration with partner universities. These short-term blended formats allow students to earn ECTS credits while studying abroad with international peers and spending time at the host institution.

Erasmus+ Traineeship

Students currently enrolled in higher education or recent graduates can apply for a work placement or internship abroad lasting from 2 to 12 months. These traineeships are available in EU countries and offer valuable hands-on experience in an international professional environment.

Guidelines for Erasmus+ Long-term Study Mobilities

Eligible to Apply

The mobility programme is available only for academically successful students who have demonstrated social activity and in addition have knowledge of host university study language if other than English.

Application process:  December 1, 2025 — January 9, 2026

Online application form:  https://exchange.sseriga.edu/  

Selection process: January 12, 2025 — March 20, 2026

• Academic performance evaluation
• Social involvement evaluation

All eligible candidates will be ranked according to the adjusted ranking (weighted GPA + points for re-exams combined with social engagement results) and grants/placements will be awarded according to the position in this ranking.

Selection Criteria

Selection for the exchange programme is highly competitive. The following criteria are used for third-year students, in order of importance:

• Academic performance
• Student involvement in activities, clubs, and organizations
• Knowledge of the host country language
• Applicant's ability to represent SSE Riga well