Overview

The Aesthetic Cosmetology course at Turiba University prepares students according to the requirements of the State Standard of Professional Higher Education and the Professional Standard "Beauty Care Specialist (Cosmetology)".

Tasks of the programme

• Provide the opportunity to acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge, professional skills and practical skills to be able to work fully in beauty care companies, health care institutions or commercial structures as an employer or employee, or work as self-employed persons or as individual traders.

• Provide the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills with modern cosmetology technologies and methods, applying cosmetic products to solve face and/or body beauty care problems.

• To observe professional work ethics, work and technical safety standards, general hygiene requirements and other legal acts of professional activity.

• Provide students with the opportunity to continue in first-cycle professional higher education programmes to obtain the sixth-level professional qualification.

Results achieved

• The understanding of global trends in the field of beauty care and health care

• The understanding of hygiene and safety rules of this profession and professional ethics

• Will be able to apply communication strategies in various communication situations

• The understanding of human anatomy and physiological processes, and is able to see the relationship between health and beauty

• Will be able to take a medical history and diagnose aesthetic problems and make recommendations to the client

• Will be able to independently apply appropriate technologies, methods, cosmetic products to solve facial and/or body beauty problems

• Will be able to conduct responsible business

• Will be able to implement the latest, evidence-based research in the field of health care in their work

Career opportunities

• Run a beauty salon or SPA;

• Open your own beauty practice;

• Work in a medical institution in Latvia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Professional study courses: cosmetology, body and face massages, body cosmetic procedures, facial cosmetic procedures, mesotherapy and biorevitalization, electroprocedures, decorative cosmetics, holistic approach and procedures, hand and foot care, SPA massages, aromatherapy, basics of micropigmentation and tattooing, cosmetic chemistry , basics of cosmetics mixing, electroprocedures, salon management

• Field medical study courses: anatomy, physiology, physiotherapy, dermatology, health education and hygiene, therapy, microbiology and infectious diseases, nutrition education, fundamentals of genetics, pharmacology, emergency medical care, innovations in health care

• General education study courses: business basics, professional English and Latin, communication psychology, digital competence in the profession, pedagogy and research, sales and presentation, labor law, civil and environmental protection.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

GPA

3.0/5

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

DUOLINGO

100

PTE

51

TOEFL

72

Scholarships Information

Visa information

Student Visas for Latvia

Are you from Bangladesh? You might need a student visa…

Don’t worry, everything is ok. We’re on it, and we’re doing all we can to make your search for the right international degree in Latvia a little easier and more enjoyable. Still, while we’re catching up, you can always beat us to it and:

Check if you really need a student visa.

Since you’re from Bangladesh and planning full-time academic study in Latvia, yes, you’ll definitely need a long-term (Type D) student visa and a residence permit for studies.

Start exploring the official Latvian visa websites.

For Bangladeshi applicants, the Embassy of Latvia in India handles student visa applications.
That’s where all the latest and most reliable information lives. Bookmark it, read it, reread it.

Check the deadlines.

The visa process can take several weeks, sometimes 6–8 weeks or more.
Missing a step or delaying your appointment could mean missing the start of your semester — not the kind of plot twist you want.

Go on a paperwork treasure hunt.

Make sure you have all the essentials, such as:

• Valid passport

• Acceptance letter from a Latvian university

• Completed visa application form

• Passport-size photos

• Proof of accommodation in Latvia

• Proof of financial support

• Academic transcripts and certificates

• Language test results (English or Latvian, depending on your programme)

• Health insurance (and possibly a medical certificate or police clearance)

• Motivation letter or interview confirmation (if required)

Start saving up.

You’ll need to prove you can support yourself financially during your stay.
This includes tuition (if applicable), living expenses, visa fees, and your day-to-day needs.

Boost your English or Latvian skills.

Many programmes are in English, but having some knowledge of Latvian helps a lot — especially with daily life, paperwork, and making local connections.

Strong language skills are also helpful for any interviews or written statements.

All in all, getting your Latvian student visa might seem like a lot — but it’s one important step toward an even bigger adventure.

Thanks and good luck!

Work Permit

Find out all you need to know about work permit regulations for studying part-time (during studies) and full-time (after studies) in Latvia

Work while studying in Latvia

If you’re an international student, you may need to follow specific work conditions depending on your visa type and level of study.