Turiba University

What Turiba University does

Turiba University (Biznesa augstskola Turība) is a private Latvian higher education institution headquartered in Riga, with input sources describing it as the largest business school in Latvia and the Baltic region. It offers college, bachelor's, master's and doctoral study programs across business, law, tourism, information technology, communications, healthcare and organizational security. Its primary customers are individual students, including high-school graduates, working professionals and regional learners, with additional engagement of young entrepreneurs and employers through incubation, career services and industry partnerships.

Core delivery assets include the BATIS platform for online registration and student/academic management, an E-studies distance-learning platform, regional branches in Cēsis, Liepāja and Ziemeļkurzeme/Talsi, a business incubator, a career center, the Turiba Business Index and the Acta Prosperitatis academic journal. Recent product expansion includes master's-level IT studies, AI/data analytics and process automation courses, fintech coursework and the Influencer Academy [Influenceru akadēmija].

The revenue model is tuition-led, with annual fees for degree programs; branch college-level programs are cited at 780 EUR/year, while Riga campus fees vary by program and level. Additional revenue streams include application and administrative fees, professional development courses and seminars, and space rental. Go-to-market is direct to students through the website and BATIS online registration, open days, school outreach, education fairs, social channels and regional campuses; no disclosed revenue, funding rounds or investor backing were provided.

Name

Turiba University

Legal name

SIA "Biznesa augstskola Turība"

Website

https://turiba.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Turiba University is a private Latvian higher education institution offering business-focused degree programs, distance learning, professional courses and entrepreneurship support to students, working professionals, regional learners and early-stage entrepreneurs through Riga and regional campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Third-Party Short-Term Academic Program Providers (Multi-Discipline) (EDAIAIAB)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Business school degrees
• Professional development courses
• Distance learning programs
• Entrepreneurship incubation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged for study programs at college, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Fees vary by program and campus (branch campuses offer reduced rates). Additional revenue from application fees, examination fees, and administrative charges.
2. Professional Development & Short Courses: Continuing education courses, seminars, and professional development programs offered to external participants. Includes courses like 'Gidu darbs' (Guide Work), AI/data analytics, and crisis management training.
3. Space Rental: Rental of university facilities and business incubator spaces to external parties for events, seminars, and workspace.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Turiba University is a private higher education institution that delivers accredited study programs at college (1st level professional), bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels in business administration, law, tourism, IT, communication, healthcare, and organizational security. Programs are delivered through in-person classes at the Riga campus and three regional branches, as well as online via the E-studijas distance learning platform. Supporting services include career placement, business incubation, and continuing professional development courses.

Product overview

Turiba University (Biznesa augstskola Turība) is the largest private business school in the Baltics, offering a comprehensive portfolio of higher education products and services. The core offering comprises study programs at all academic levels: College (1st level professional higher education), Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees, spanning disciplines including business administration, law, tourism, information technology, communication, healthcare, and organizational security. Supporting the academic programs are digital platforms such as BATIS (student information system), E-studijas (distance learning), and the Biznesa inkubators (Business Incubator). Specialized programs include the Juristu izcilības skola (Lawyers Excellence School), Influenceru akadēmija (Influencer Academy), and Biznesa ideju hakatons 'TO BE' (business hackathon). The university operates through its main campus in Riga and three regional branches in Cēsis, Liepaja, and Talsi. Additional offerings include career services (Karjeras centrs), the Turības Biznesa indekss research index, academic journal 'Acta Prosperitatis', and international exchange via Erasmus+ and Nordplus programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Juristu izcilības skola: Excellence School for Jurists - specialized program for law students
• Biznesa inkubators
• Uzņēmējdarbības skola
• BATIS
• Kandava/Turība Basketball Club
• Žurnāls "b formāts"
• Turības Biznesa indekss
• Žurnāls "Acta Prosperitatis"

Products and services

• Study Programs (Studiju programmas) Accredited higher education programs at all levels (college, bachelor's, master's, doctoral) covering business, law, tourism, IT, communication, healthcare, and organizational security disciplines, targeting high school graduates and adult learners in Latvia.
• E-studijas (Distance Learning) Online/distance learning programs allowing students to obtain higher education without attending classes in person, providing schedule flexibility for working students and remote participants.
• Biznesa inkubators (Business Incubator) Business development support program including mentorship, workspace rental, networking events, and startup acceleration services for student and youth entrepreneurs.
• Juristu izcilības skola (Lawyers Excellence School) Specialized excellence program for law students providing additional practical training, networking with legal professionals, and career development opportunities beyond the standard law curriculum.
• Karjeras centrs (Career Center) Career development service offering job placement assistance, internship opportunities, resume workshops, and employer networking events for students and graduates.
• Uzņēmējdarbības skola (Entrepreneurship School) Pre-university program introducing high school students to entrepreneurship concepts and business fundamentals to build early business awareness before university enrollment.
• Influenceru akadēmija (Influencer Academy) Specialized training academy launched in 2026 for youth to learn influencer marketing, digital presence, and social media content creation.
• Cēsu filiāle (Cēsis Branch Campus) Regional branch campus in Cēsis offering college-level programs (Finance and Accounting, Marketing and Trade, Law Studies) at reduced tuition (780 EUR/year) for residents of the Vidzeme region.
• Liepājas filiāle (Liepāja Branch Campus) Regional branch campus in Liepāja providing accessible higher education at college level for residents of western Latvia, with reduced tuition and weekend/evening schedules.
• Ziemeļkurzemes filiāle (Northern Kurzeme/Talsi Branch Campus) Regional branch campus in Talsi (renamed from Talsu filiāle to Ziemeļkurzemes filiāle in 2020) offering college-level programs for residents of the northern Kurzeme region.
• Erasmus+ and Nordplus Exchange Programs International student exchange and mobility programs enabling students to study at partner universities across Europe through the Erasmus+ and Nordplus frameworks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19,000+ graduates produced over the institution's history, with the 19,000th graduate celebrated in December 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• TEZ TOURminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourism operator TEZ TOUR entered into cooperation with Turiba University in 2026, primarily benefiting students of the International Tourism Faculty by providing practical training and industry exposure opportunities.
• Radisson Blu LatviaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Radisson Blu Latvia supports tourism students' exposure to hotel industry operations and provides internship and practical experience opportunities for students.
• Baltic Logistic SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for logistics specialist education and training, announced in October 2024. Supports the business school's logistics and supply chain curriculum with industry expertise and practical training.
• HAVAS village RigaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed in August 2024 with HAVAS village Riga (creative and media agency) to strengthen communication studies. Involves HAVAS Creative and HAVAS Media.
• Mārupes uzņēmēju biedrība (Mārupė Entrepreneurs Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuriba University joined the Mārupė Entrepreneurs Association in September 2024, strengthening regional business education connections and student placement opportunities.
• Match agencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed in April 2026 with creative agency Match agency, expanding the university's creative and marketing industry partnerships.
• Bērnu klīniskā universitātes slimnīca (Children's Clinical University Hospital)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to strengthen cooperation in education, communication, and healthcare sectors. Includes joint activities in healthcare communication and wellness education.
• Talsu Komersantu klubs (Talsi Merchants Club)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation memorandum signed in August 2020 to promote entrepreneurship education in the Talsi region, support student internships and career opportunities, and organize joint events. TKK members receive 15% discount on first year of studies.
• Vidzemes plānošanas reģions (Vidzeme Planning Region)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cooperation partnership established in August 2020 to promote regional development, entrepreneurship education, and reduce emigration from Vidzeme region through dialogue between education institutions, businesses, and municipalities.
• SUSTENTOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUSTENTO is an umbrella organization for organizations supporting people with special needs in Latvia. Collaborates with Turiba on the ENA Erasmus+ project for neurodiversity-inclusive assessment methods in higher education.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RISEBA University of Applied Sciences: Private university in Riga offering business, communication, and management programs across multiple levels. Closest direct competitor to Turiba in scope (multi-disciplinary, multi-level) and in the Riga private HEI landscape.
• BA School of Business and Finance: Latvian private business school offering bachelor, master, and doctoral programs in finance, accounting, and business management. Competes head-to-head with Turiba for employer reputation rankings and the same Riga student pool.
• ISMA University: Private university in Riga offering business, IT, and management programs in multiple languages including Russian. Comparable multi-disciplinary private HEI competing with Turiba for regional and Russian-speaking student segments.
• SSE Riga (Stockholm School of Economics in Riga): Private business school in Riga offering bachelor's and master's programs in business and economics. Directly competes with Turiba for the same Latvian and regional student pool, particularly in employer reputation rankings and English-language business education.

Regional players

• Estonian Business School: Private business school in Tallinn, Estonia, offering bachelor, master, and doctoral programs in business. Comparable in profile (private, multi-level business school in a Baltic state) but operates in a different national market.
• ISM University of Management and Economics: Leading private business school in Lithuania offering bachelor, master, and doctoral programs. Comparable in size and scope to Turiba but serving the Lithuanian market; relevant peer for cross-Baltic benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• University of Latvia: Largest state-funded university in Latvia, offering free or low-cost business, law, and economics programs. Sets the price benchmark (effectively zero tuition) that constrains Turiba's pricing power across overlapping disciplines.
• Riga Technical University: Largest state-funded technical university in Latvia, dominant in engineering and IT — directly competing with Turiba's expanding IT vertical. Strong public-sector funding and brand limit Turiba's room in technical disciplines.
• Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies: State-funded university in Latvia offering business and economics programs alongside its core agricultural focus. Competes with Turiba for regional Latvian students in adjacent business disciplines.

Emerging players

• EKA University of Applied Sciences: Latvian private university offering business, law, and management programs. A smaller but growing private competitor in the same Riga market, providing overlap with Turiba's college-level and bachelor-level offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/turiba
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgCqcX5Q-vD9qGN-QRSuiGA
• Facebookfacebook.com/biznesa.augstskola.turiba
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biznesa-augstskola-tur-ba-turiba-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/turibauniversity

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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