Overview

The Environmental Engineering program at Riga Technical University provides knowledge and skills on the assessment and optimisation of the sustainability of existing technologies and systems (environmental, economic, social aspects); the development and optimisation of new environmental technologies and products (bio-resource based, renewables, emissions prevention, etc.); the use of bio-resources to create high added value and the long-term development of the economy through the bioeconomy focus; assessment of existing environmental management models and development of new models at company and regional level; cross-disciplinary approach to environmental challenges; conducting, evaluating, reporting and publishing original scientific studies.

Career options

Graduates of the study programme may work as leading specialists in the fields of environmental protection, bioeconomy, energy (thermal energy and smart energy), energy efficiency, environmental status modelling, resource management and related industries, able to develop and implement innovative environments and climate technologies in companies, manage the development and implementation of environmental laws in public authorities, and manage development projects in the field of environmental engineering at municipal level.

Graduates of the programme are able to carry out research in the environmental engineering and energy sector, as well as to develop and implement environmental engineering projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Experiment planning and simulation of processes
Energy Conversion and Efficiency
Renewable energy sources
Environmental Chemistry and Technology
Geographic Information System
Circular Economy and Waste Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-12-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Riga, Latvia

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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59

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor degree in engineering science or natural sciences or comparable education; or bachelor degree in the fields of social sciences, commercial sciences and law, or comparable education, and at least one year of professional experience in a field related to environmental engineering and/or completed environmental engineering study courses of at least six credit point (60% or higher);

English language certificate (B2 level proficiency);

Curriculum Vitae;

A copy of your passport;

Motivation letter;
References.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

6430 EUR / year

≈ 6430 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6430 EUR / year

≈ 6430 EUR / year

Living costs

Riga

Latvia

503 - 783 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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