Details about RIGA Technical University (RTU) and its programs:
RIGA Technical University offers a diverse range of over 50 study programs at the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral levels. These programs are available in English to cater to international students. At RTU, students can pursue academic or professional degrees in fields such as Engineering, Economics, Management, Business, Electronics, Telecommunications, Transport and Aeronautics, Computer Science and IT, Environmental Engineering, Technical Translation, Humanities, Materials Science, Chemical Technologies, and more. Additionally, an MBA program is offered at the Master's level.
RTU provides Bachelor's and Master's programs across various specializations, as outlined below:
Program Degree Specialization Duration Fees
Business Bachelor's Entrepreneurship and Management 3 years €3040
Economics Bachelor's Economics 3 years €2600
Economics Bachelor's Management of International Economic Relations 4 years €2950
Engineering Bachelor's Aviation Transport 4 years €2970
Engineering Bachelor's Chemistry and Chemical Technology 4 years €2800
Engineering Bachelor's Civil Engineering 3 years €4400
Engineering Bachelor's Clothing and Textile Technology 4 years €3100
Engineering Bachelor's Computer Systems 3 years €3500
Engineering Bachelor's Electrical Engineer (Adaptronics) 4.5 years €2970
Engineering Bachelor's Environment Engineering 3 years €3100
Engineering Bachelor's Materials Engineering 3 years €2800
Engineering Bachelor's Mechanical Engineering 3 years €2970
Engineering Bachelor's Medical Engineering and Medical Physics 4.5 years €4300
Engineering Bachelor's Railway Engineering 4 years €2800
Engineering Bachelor's Smart Electronic Systems 4 years €2970
Engineering Bachelor's Smart Power Systems 4 years €2970
Engineering Bachelor's Telecommunication 3 years €2970
Media & Arts Bachelor's Technical Translation 4 years €2760
Business Master's Business Finance 2 years €2800
Business Master's Civil Construction and Real Estate Management 1.5 & 2.5 years €2670
Business Master's Digital Humanities 2 years €3100
Business Master's Entrepreneurship and Management 2 years €2940
Business Master's Innovations and Entrepreneurship 2 years €3800
Business Master's Management of International Economic Relations 1.5 & 2.5 years €3400
Economics Master's Economics 2 years €2800
Engineering Master's Aviation Transport 2 & 3 years €4200
Engineering Master's Business Informatics 2 years €3800
Engineering Master's Chemistry and Chemical Technology 2 years €4650
Engineering Master's Civil Engineering 1 year €4190
Engineering Master's Computer Systems 2 years €3800
Engineering Master's Computerised Control of Electrical Technologies 2 years €3900
Engineering Master's Cybersecurity Engineering 2 years €3800
Engineering Master's Design Engineering 2 years €4450
Engineering Master's E-Learning Technologies 1 & 1.5 years €3800
Engineering Master's Electrical Engineering (Adaptronics) 1.5 & 2 years €4000
Engineering Master's Engineering Technology, Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering 2 years €4200
Engineering Master's Environment Engineering 2 years €4500
Engineering Master's Industrial Engineering and Management 2 years €3900
Engineering Master's Innovative Road and Bridge Engineering 1.5 years €4000
Engineering Master's Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2 years €3800
Engineering Master's Material Science and Nanotechnologies 2 years €4200
Engineering Master's Medical Engineering and Medical Physics 1 year €4200
Engineering Master's Production Engineering 2 years €4200
Engineering Master's Smart Electronic Systems 2.5 years €4000
Engineering Master's Smart Power Systems 2 years €4000
Engineering Master's Technical Translation 1.5 & 2 years €3130
Engineering Master's Telecommunication 2 years €4000
Media & Arts Master's Creative Industries and Growth Management 2 years €2500
Engineering Master's Railway Engineering Not available Not available
RTU offers two intake periods:
- Autumn Intake: September 2023, with the application deadline on 1st June 2023.
- Spring Intake: February 2024, with the application deadline on 15th November 2023.
For students considering studying at RTU, it's essential to understand the cost of living in Riga City. Living expenses typically range from 500 to 600 EUR per month, covering accommodation, food, and other daily needs. Accommodation costs approximately 200 to 250 EUR per month, while daily food and drink expenses amount to about 150 to 200 EUR. International students have the option to reside in one of RTU's three hostels, offering secure and fully furnished rooms with shared amenities such as kitchens, laundry services, Wi-Fi, and mini-gyms. The monthly rent for university hostels is around 150-200 EUR.
Additionally, scholarships are available under the Erasmus+ program, providing opportunities for full-time study at European universities. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance in the previous semester, with monthly stipends varying depending on the program offered. RTU collaborates with over 34 countries under the Erasmus+ program, including 27 European countries and others like Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.