Rezekne Academy Of Technologies

Why this works

• Now part of RTU — Latvia's leading technical university — giving graduates a stronger diploma than a standalone regional academy.
• Bachelor tuition starts at €2,400/year, among the lowest for English-taught EU programmes in the Baltics.
• IELTS 6.0 minimum is accessible for most CIS applicants without additional test preparation.
• Dormitory accommodation guaranteed for all students at €60–120/month — no housing lottery or waitlist.
• Latvia is EU/Schengen: a student residence permit covers work rights (20 h/week during term, 40 h/week during holidays) with no separate work permit needed.
• Rēzekne has a large Russian-speaking community (Latgale region), easing daily life adaptation for CIS students.

What to check

• The 2025 merger into RTU is very recent: branding, contacts, and exact programme fees for 2026-27 are not fully confirmed — verify directly at apply.rtu.lv before applying.
• Rēzekne is a small city (~25,000 residents) in Eastern Latvia; part-time job opportunities and student nightlife are limited compared to Riga.
• The city's location near the Russian and Belarusian borders may raise concerns for some nationalities or complicate visa assessments.
• Several English programmes list tuition as unconfirmed or show a range (€2,400–3,500 bachelor; €2,670–4,190 master) — actual cost depends on the chosen programme.
• No confirmed scholarships for international students are documented; RTU-wide grants may exist but require independent verification.

Accommodation

€150-300/mo private — Rēzekne (eastern Latvia). Very low cost of living. Research pending — status: imported-pending-review.

Scholarships

Latvian State Scholarship available for UA/KZ/UZ (cycle 2026/27 currently closed; check studyinlatvia.lv). RU/BY not eligible for state scholarship.