Riga Technical University is the largest technological university in the Baltic States with rich history and clear future vision aimed at promoting excellence in student academic results, research, and global issues in cooperation with the industry and foreign partners. We believe that together we can make a better world.
- #751 Ranking
- 25 Masters
- 561 Academic Staff
- 13,327 Students
- 1,821 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (16)
- Professional Degree Aviation Transport
- M.Eng. Chemical Technology
- Professional Degree Civil Engineering
- M.Eng. Production Engineering
- Professional Master Railway Engineering
- Master Railway Transport
- M.Eng. Smart Electronic Systems
- Professional Degree Technical Translation
- M.Eng. Telecommunications
Business & Management (8)
- Professional Degree Aviation Transport
- M.Sc. Business Finance
- M.Soc.Sci. Entrepreneurship and Management
Computer Science & IT (5)
- M.Sc. Business Informatics
- M.Eng. Computer Systems
- M.Eng. Digital Humanities
- M.Eng. Telecommunications
Humanities (2)
- M.Eng. Digital Humanities
- Professional Degree Technical Translation
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (2)
- M.Eng. Chemical Technology
Social Sciences (2)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
Journalism & Media (1)
- Professional Degree Technical Translation
Medicine & Health (1)
About
History
Riga Technical University (RTU) was established in 1862 as a multi-discipline polytechnic higher educational establishment. It was devised following the model of the most advanced technical universities of that time – Zurich and Karlsruhe universities, and became a foundation that allowed Riga to develop into a remarkable industrial centre in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century.
Education
RTU has sustained its role in the education system of Latvia. Nowadays, RTU is accredited, internationally recognised European university that implements academic and professional study programmes of advanced quality. RTU has been highly evaluated by the international experts within the Institutional Evaluation Programme carried out by the European University Association (EUA), who recognised in their report that strategically RTU is moving in the right direction on the way to becoming a modern university of the third generation.
Research
RTU carries out research in the fields that are essential for the national economy of Latvia and educates and trains highly qualified specialists that are in great demand and competitive in the international labour market.
Career
RTU Career Centre was established in October, 2007, to enable cooperation and communication between the university, students, graduates and companies as well as to assist student integration in the labour market and development of his/her career.
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GSSA 2021
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
751 -50
2021
701
2020
701
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
1001
2021
1001
2020
1001
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Services
Housing services
Riga Technical University offers accommodation on condition that you have already registered or will be registered as a student at RTU at the beginning of the Accommodation Period and remain registered student throughout the Accommodation Period.
Library services
The RTU Scientific Library is the oldest higher school library in Latvia. The formation of the Library dates back to 1862 with the establishment of the library of the Riga Polytechnic – the first higher school in Latvia – based on the donation of 1048 books by the Riga Manufacturing and Stock Exchange Committee, which laid the foundation of the Library collection.
Medical services
Insurance is an obligatory requirement to claim for residence permit ID card.
The insurance should be the following:
- Valid throughout the territory of Schengen Zone;
- Cover the entire period of the intended stay;
- With the minimum coverage of EUR 43 000.
Student Life
Campus life
ĶĪPSALA CAMPUS DORMITORY
- The dormitory is located on Ķīpsala campus providing students with the advantage of close by faculty buildings, city centre and a big shopping mall.
- The dormitory has a big “back yard” – a grass covered field where you may play various sports, lie on the grass, etc.
- The dormitory building is arranged in various blocks (A, B, etc.) either with 9 or 11 floors. The rooms are arranged into apartments. Each apartment has three double shared rooms, a kitchen, bathroom, toilet and corridor.
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I have gained lot of experiences from the RTU. I would say in overall the studies amount were quite large. every semester i had to complete 10 to 13 subjects. However, i have completed everything on time and able to finish my studies successfully. As the weaknesses, i would say the lack of management of the faculty.
Extraordinary Experience
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Admission requirement is TOEFL , IELTS or PTE but in university no one can speak understandable English .
Knowledge is a universal key!
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Studying in Riga technical university is very inspiring and enjoying. I got lot's of study and life experience from here
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