All Levels
Republic of Latvia's Scholarship Programs
by Republic of Latvia
Riga Technical University
Riga, Latvia
"Innovate. Create. Inspire."
At a Glance
Accept Rate
60%
Avg Salary/Yr
N/A
Ranking
#761 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months
About Riga Technical University
Founded in 1862 in Riga, Riga Technical University (RTU) is the Baltic region's longest-established technical university and Latvia's biggest institution focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Its nine faculties and a number of research institutes offer both full-time and part-time study. RTU holds recognised accreditation and is part of the European higher education community, with a strong emphasis on research quality. The university works closely with companies in Latvia and abroad, and with the help of European Structural Funds it has set up Competence Centres and national research centres.
Rankings & Recognition
#761
Accreditations & Memberships
European University Association (EUA)
Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER)
Baltic University Programme
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Riga Technical University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
12.6/100#12.6/100#701
Employer Reputation
31.9/100#31.9/100#449
Faculty / Student
31.7/100#31.7/100#606
Citations / Faculty
6/100#6/100#801
Intl. Faculty
22.1/100#22.1/100#686
Intl. Students
84.9/100#84.9/100#195
Intl. Student Diversity
86.3/100#86.3/100#165
Intl. Research Network
38.2/100#38.2/100#801
Employment Outcomes
40.5/100#40.5/100#432
Sustainability
47.6/100#47.6/100#770
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Key Facts
14,000
Total Students
1,000
Faculty
12:1
Student–Faculty
60%
Acceptance Rate
29 ac
Campus Size
50
Clubs
85%
Retention (Yr1)
70%
Graduation Rate
Popular Programs
Computer Systems
Electronics
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Business Informatics
Computer Science
Application Details
Application Fee
€100
Avg. TAT
2–4 weeks
Next Intake
Rolling
Intake Seasons
Year-round
Programs Offered
10
Avg. Scholarship
Need-based
Annual Living Cost
Varies
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS Academic
|
5.5 |
|
TOEFL iBT
|
72 |
|
PTE Academic
|
59 |
|
Duolingo
|
95 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
75%
I-20 Processing
N/A
Post-Study Work
12 months
Green Card Pathway
Permanent residence after 5 years continuous stay + A2 Latvian test
Financials
Application Fee
€150
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
€1K
Median Salary
Where Graduates Land
Latvenergo
Accenture
TietoEVRY
Tet
SAF Tehnika
Mikrot─½kls
SEB Banka
Swedbank
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty with PhD — 90%
Faculty Industry Exp. — 40%
Alumni Startups —
—
Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Ķīpsala Campus aur Riga, Latvia
CLIMATE
Humid continental, with cold winters and mild summers.
AVG. COMMUTE TO DOWNTOWN
25 minutes
Campus Details
Ķīpsala
Island campus
Engineering
faculties
Modern
laboratory building
Scientific
Library
Student
dormitories
RTU
Ķīpsala swimming pool
Sports
centre and gym
Campus Forecast
Cold snowy winters
Mild summers
Four seasons
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Ķīpsala dormitory (double €267/month)
Tower A (double €293/month)
Single room (up to €432/month)
Laimdotas dormitory (double €211/month)
Utilities and bedsheets included
Entrance card €7 one-time
Dining
N/A
Health & Wellness
Mandatory health insurance (min €43000)
30% discount at partner medical centres
Well-being and Career Support Centre
RTU Sports Centre
Activities & Clubs
Robotics Club
Student Parliament
Culture Centre
Basketball
Football
Volleyball
Boxing
Swimming
Yoga
Diversity & Demographics
Intl Students
15%
Year-1 Retention
85%
On-time Graduation
70%
Cost Deep-Dive
Application Fee
USD 100
Scholarships Available
4
Intakes & Deadlines
Deadlines vary by program. Connect with our team for the latest intake calendar.
Scholarships at Riga Technical University
6 scholarships available
All Levels
Latvian State Scholarships
by State Education Development Agency (VIAA) of Latvia
EUR Included monthly stipend for up to 10-11 months
Bachelor's
AS Olpha Excellence Scholarships
by AS Olpha
All Levels
Scholarships for RSU students from Jelgava, Salaspils, and Valka
by Local Municipalities
All Levels
EEA/Norway Financial Mechanism Scholarship ActivityMinistry of Education and Science / State Education Development Agency
EUR 1200 EUR per month (to Donor States) / 800 EUR per month (to Latvia)
All Levels
EUR 711
Latvian Scholarship for participation in summer schools
by State Education Development Agency
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary school certificate · 60%+ in previous level · online maths exam
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree · 60%+ in previous level · entrance exam (some programmes)
Acceptance Rate
60%
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Duolingo
Required Documents
Secondary school certificate with transcript (Bachelor's applicants)
Bachelor's degree certificate with transcript (Master's applicants)
Official English translation of education documents
English language certificate or medium of instruction letter
CV (for Master's and PhD applicants)
Copy of passport
Master's certificate and PhD work proposal (Doctoral applicants)
Motivation statement
Application Process
1
Online application
Create an account, fill in your details and motivation statement, and upload your documents.
2
Pay fee & submit
Pay the EUR 150 non-refundable application fee and submit your application.
3
Conditional acceptance
RTU issues a Conditional Acceptance Letter after your application is submitted.
4
Interview & entrance exam
Complete a pre-recorded video interview and the entrance exam (if required for your programme).
5
Admission decision
The final decision is usually announced within about 3 weeks.
Campus & Location
Ķīpsala Campus aur Riga, Latvia
CLIMATE
Humid continental, with cold winters and mild summers.
AVG. COMMUTE TO DOWNTOWN
25 minutes
Bachelor
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Bachelor
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Bachelor
Architecture
Master
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Master
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Master
Computer Science
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Master
Environmental Engineering
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Master
Mechanical Engineering
PhD
2
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PhD
Material Science
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