Dzirnavu Street 16/k2, Riga, Latvia
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The Academic Information Centre makes a decision on the equivalence of higher education obtained in Latvia to degrees and qualifications set out in the Higher Education Law, acquired based on the legal framework that was in force until December 26, 2000. The procedure for equivalence is defined in the Cabinet of Ministers’ regulations No. 71 of February 21, 2023, „Procedure for the Equivalence of Degrees and Professional Qualifications”.
A person who wishes to have their previously obtained higher education recognized must submit an application to the Academic Information Centre (Dzirnavu iela 16/k2, Riga (entrance from Strēlnieku iela)) (the application can be written in free form or using the AIC template) and present the original diploma and transcript, attaching a copy of the diploma and transcript to the application. If the application is submitted electronically, the person must attach copies of the previously obtained higher education document and transcript, formatted in accordance with the regulations on electronic document creation and formatting.
If the person currently has a different name or surname than stated in the diploma, the application must include a copy of the document proving the name or surname change.
Visitor reception hours:
- Mondays from 14:00 – 17:00
- Tuesdays from 09:00 – 13:00
- Thursdays from 13:00 – 17:00
Visitors are kindly asked to make an appointment in advance by calling 67225155.
Electronically signed applications should be sent to the email aic[]aic.lv or to the Academic Information Centre’s official e-address.
The decision-making deadline is one month, which may be extended to up to four months if necessary.
Fee for Equivalence
Education equivalence is a paid service. According to the Cabinet of Ministers’ amendments No. 280 of May 13, 2025, to the regulations No. 430 of July 14, 2022 „Amendments to the Price List of Paid Services by the Foundation “Academic Information Centre””, the fee is 25.80 EUR.
