# RTU Rezekne Academy (formerly Rezekne Academy of Technologies)

> public · Rēzekne · latvia

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €2400 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-04
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €9,360 per year (2026, PMLP — necessary subsistence: https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/necessary-subsistence-0)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn intake 2026/2027 — non-EU | Jul 15 | All 4 programmes require B2 English (~IELTS 5.5-6.0 equivalent). €150 application fee, €250 deposit. Admissions via RTU's central portal apply.rtu.lv. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** latvia (LV)
- **City:** Rēzekne
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** stem, it, engineering, education, business
- **Study routes:** direct-master, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.rtu.lv/en/rezekne
- **Address:** Atbrīvošanas aleja 115, LV-4601 Rēzekne, Latvia
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Rēzekne is a small technical hub in eastern Latvia with lower living costs (€550–700/month) and a straightforward, no-frills student atmosphere. The city is quieter than Riga but has genuine engineering culture and practical industry connections.

## Strengths

- 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.

## Watch out for

- 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.

## Application fee

- **Amount:** €150 — verified 2026-06-04

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** Latvian State Scholarship: €500–700/month (UA/KZ/UZ only)
- **Note:** Latvian State Scholarship available for UA/KZ/UZ (cycle 2026/27 currently closed; check studyinlatvia.lv). RU/BY not eligible for state scholarship.
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €65–120
- **Private housing:** €120–170
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Rēzekne
- **How to apply:** University dorms in Rēzekne. Contact rta.lv for availability.
- **Notes:** Rēzekne (eastern Latvia). Very low cost of living. Research pending — status: imported-pending-review.
- **Source:** https://www.rta.lv/en

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [Latvian State Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/latvian-state-scholarship.md) — €500/month (Bachelor's), €600/month (Master's), 2026/2027
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)

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