# Riga Technical University

> public · Riga · latvia

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €3500 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 5.5 — 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September | Jul 15 | Non-EU / visa-required countries. Exact date TBC — based on 2025 pattern; 2026 deadline not yet published as of Jun 2026. |
| September EU/EEA | Aug 01 | EU/EEA applicants. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** latvia (LV)
- **City:** Riga
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** stem, it, business, engineering
- **Study routes:** direct-master, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.rtu.lv/
- **Address:** Kaļķu iela 1, LV-1658 Riga, Latvia
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Riga's tech district thrums with engineering offices, maker spaces, and lab buildings where real projects happen. Student living averages €900–1,100/month, and the city's startup ecosystem makes study feel connected to actual work.

## Strengths

- Latvia is an EU member — a degree from RTU gives access to European job markets and Schengen travel.
- Entry-level tuition starts at €2,990/year for Computer Systems, well below Western European peers.
- IELTS 5.5 minimum at master's level is one of the lowest English bars among EU public universities.
- RTU is Latvia's largest technical public university, founded 1862, with degrees recognised by the EU and the diploma recognition centre (ENIC).
- Over 35 English-taught programmes span engineering, IT, and business — two intakes per year (September and February).
- University hostel costs roughly €70–75/month, making total living costs among the lowest in the EU.

## Watch out for

- Russian and Belarusian citizens face Latvia admission restrictions since 2022/23 — status for 2026-27 must be confirmed before applying.
- IELTS requirement varies by programme: some bachelor programmes require 6.0, not 5.5 — verify per specific course.
- Riga is a mid-size Baltic capital with a limited local tech job market compared to Western European cities.
- Scholarships and discounts for international students have not been researched — financial aid options are unknown.
- Spring (February) intake is not available for all programmes — confirm the open list with RTU before planning a February start.

## Citizenship restrictions

- Conditional for: Russia, Belarus.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** Latvian State Scholarship: €500–700/month (UA/KZ/UZ only)
- **Institution schemes:** Merit-based scholarships, Erasmus+ scholarships
- **Note:** State scholarship for UA/KZ/UZ. Merit-based for all.
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €160–390
- **Private housing:** €200–360
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Riga
- **How to apply:** Apply via accommodations@rtu.lv. Upfront: 3 months rent (~€660) + €200 deposit on arrival. Min booking 5 months.
- **Notes:** On-campus dorms, €211-477/month incl. utilities. Fridge €8/mo, Wi-Fi included.
- **Source:** https://www.rtu.lv/en/studies/international-students/accommodation

## 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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