Erasmus WhatsApp Groups Riga 2027-2028
- Active groups
- 0
- Academic year
- 2027-2028
- Opens
- May — July
Riga · Latvia
Riga · LatviaThe Riga groups for 2027-2028 are not open yet
There is no verified Riga group for the 2027-2028 academic year yet. Each cycle's groups usually open between May and July of the preceding year, once places are confirmed. We only publish a group once its invite link genuinely works, so this page will update as soon as a Riga group is confirmed.
In the meantime, here is what we do know about Riga:
Erasmus in Riga: what to know first
The Baltic capital of Art Nouveau. Spectacular architecture at bargain prices.
The Riga groups for the 2027-2028 academic year are not run by any institution: they are opened by students arriving that same year, usually between the spring and summer before. They fill in waves — first the people with a confirmed place, then the ones locking down housing — which is why a group created too early often stalls half empty.
You do not need to join all of them. Start with the one that solves your most urgent problem in Riga, and add the rest once you have an arrival date.
In Riga the general group is usually the best way in: it is where everything else gets arranged.
Riga scored on ten signals
Our editorial rating of Riga, from 0 to 100 on each signal.
- Affordability
- 80
- Safety
- 80
- Housing
- 75
- Nightlife
- 70
- Student atmosphere
- 70
- Academic level
- 60
- Transport links
- 60
- Food
- 60
- Nature
- 55
- Weather
- 30
The best and worst of Riga
This comes straight from the scores we publish for Riga — the same ones shown as bars on its city page. The good and the bad, unvarnished.
- prices that fit a student budget
- a very strong sense of safety
- harsh weather, especially in winter
What living in Riga costs
The reference prices we use for Riga. Handy for judging whether a room offered in a 2027-2028 group is priced fairly or padded.
€494
Room / rent per month
€31
Transport pass
€5
A beer
- Rough monthly floor in Riga
- €565
Rent + transport + eight drinks a month. It is a floor, not a full budget: no food, tuition or travel included.
Universities in Riga
If you are looking for people from your own faculty, these are the verified institutions we have on record in Riga. Plenty of groups organise by university as well as by city.
Before you join a Riga group
Erasmus groups are also hunting ground for rental scams, especially in Riga when demand spikes. Three rules head off almost every problem:
- 01Never pay a deposit or a holding fee for a room you have not seen, contract or no contract: it is the most common scam and the most expensive.
- 02Be wary of anyone who pulls you out of the group into a private chat to close the deal fast and under pressure.
- 03A price far below the city reference is almost never a bargain; it is the bait.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there Riga groups for 2027-2028 yet?
None for Riga in 2027-2028 has a working link yet. We would rather list nothing than dead links.
When do the Riga groups for 2027-2028 open?
Between May and July of the preceding year. They are opened by the students arriving in Riga, not the university, so there is no official date.
How much does a room in Riga cost?
Around 494 € a month for a room in Riga. Far below that figure, be suspicious.
Is it safe to join a Riga WhatsApp group?
MyErasmus does not manage or moderate these groups. The real risk is rental scams in Riga: never pay a deposit for a room you have not seen.
Are there university-specific groups in Riga?
Yes. In Riga we have Riga Stradins University, Riga Technical University, University of Latvia on record. Ask in the general group for your faculty's.
Can I join before my place is confirmed?
Yes, it is the norm in Riga. Check anything important with your international office.
Can I submit a Riga group that already exists?
Yes, via the submit button. We review it by hand and only publish it if the link works.
MyErasmus does not manage or moderate external WhatsApp groups. Links are verified periodically but may become inactive. Always exercise caution when joining external groups.