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About RTU

Riga Technical University (RTU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Riga, Latvia. RTU is a part of European University Association (EUA), Baltic Sea Region University Network (BSRUN), Baltic University Programme (BUP), European Association for International Education (EAIE), European Union Universities of Small States Association (EUS), European Universities Public Relations and Information Officers Association (EUPRIO).

According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is among the top-750 in the world. The university is in top-1000 of the independent international ranking THE.

At RTU, you can get a bachelor and master degree in different fields of study.

Location
Riga, Latvia
Establishment year
1862
Students
10,515
International students
2,537
Female students
35%

Place in ratings

Rating QS
2024#751-760
Rating THE
2024#1001-1200
By subject
SubjectPlace in QS 2023
Engineering & Technology401-450
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RTU tuition fees

The academic calendar at RTU is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Latvia. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For local citizens, tuition fees at RTU start from 1,703 USD. International students pay a minimum of 2,660 USD per year. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.

It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local1,703USD/year
Foreign2,767USD/year
Master
Local2,182USD/year
Foreign2,660USD/year

Study programs at RTU

Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Technical Translation
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Journalism & Media
Humanities
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Journalism & Media
Technical Translation
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Journalism & Media
Humanities
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Humanities
Technical Translation
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Journalism & Media
Humanities
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Medicine
Medical Engineering and Physics
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
54 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Physical Sciences
Medical Engineering and Physics
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
54 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Computer Science & IT
Computer Systems
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Organization and Management of International Economic Relations
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Technical Translation
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Journalism & Media
Humanities
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Telecommunications
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Applied Sciences & Professions
Clothing and Textile Technology
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Applied Sciences & Professions
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Arts & Humanities
Clothing and Textile Technology
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Applied Sciences & Professions
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemical Technology
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Medical Engineering and Physics
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
54 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Economics & Business Management
Aviation Transport
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Economics
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Entrepreneurship and Management
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Organization and Management of International Economic Relations
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Railway Engineering
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 61
Engineering & Technology
Aviation Transport
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Chemical Technology
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Electrical Engineering (Adaptronics)
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
54 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Electronics and Mobile Communication
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Engineering Technology, Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
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Other programs
Journalism & Media
Technical Translation
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Journalism & Media
Humanities
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Physical Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Physical Sciences
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Medical Engineering and Physics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Medicine
Medical Engineering and Physics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Organization and Management of International Economic Relations
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
18 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Technical Translation
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Journalism & Media
Humanities
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Physical Sciences
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Digital Humanities
Study degree
MEng
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Computer Science & IT
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Technical Translation
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Journalism & Media
Humanities
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Education & Training
E-Learning Technologies
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Education & Training
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 61
Arts & Humanities
Design Engineering
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 61
Humanities
Digital Humanities
Study degree
MEng
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Computer Science & IT
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Technical Translation
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Journalism & Media
Humanities
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemical Technology
Study degree
MEng
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Material Science and Nanotechologies
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 61
Medical Engineering and Physics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Computer Science & IT
Business Informatics
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Computer Systems
Study degree
MEng
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Computerised Control of Electrical Technologies
Study degree
MEng
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Cybersecurity Engineering
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 61
Digital Humanities
Study degree
MEng
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Computer Science & IT
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Show all
Accounting & Finance
Business Finance
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Economics & Business Management
Aviation Transport
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Business Finance
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Civil Construction and Real Estate Management
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
18 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Creative Industries and Growth Management
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 61
Economics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Show all
Engineering & Technology
Aviation Transport
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Chemical Technology
Study degree
MEng
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Civil Construction and Real Estate Management
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
18 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Civil Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Computerised Control of Electrical Technologies
Study degree
MEng
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL PBT — 530, TOEFL iBT — 61
Show all
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Bachelor degree at RTU

Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 5.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 61.

IELTS
5.5
TOEFL iBT
61
TOEFL PBT
530

Master's degree at RTU

It is impossible to enter RTU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 61. IELTS — 5.5 or higher.

IELTS
5.5
TOEFL iBT
61
TOEFL PBT
530

RTU campus

The campus of RTU is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. RTU regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.

Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes
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What to do after graduation

With a job seeker visa, you can stay in the country for six months after graduation. You need to apply for such a visa in advance. Graduates of RTU find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.

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