Riga Technical University
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Riga Technical University (RTU) is the oldest technical university in the Baltic States, established on October 14, 1862. It is located in Riga, Latvia and was previously known as ‘Riga Polytechnical Institute’ and ‘Riga Polytechnicum’.
RTU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of engineering and technical disciplines, including:
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- E-Learning Technologies and Humanities
- Electronics and Telecommunications
- Electrical and Environmental Engineering
- Engineering Economics and Management
- Mechanical Engineering, Transport and Aeronautics
- Materials Science and Applied Chemistry
RTU is known for its high-quality education, its strong focus on research, and its international outlook. The university is ranked among the top 701-750 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024. RTU also has a strong international reputation, with students from over 70 countries around the world.
Student Life
Along with intensive study and research work, RTU provides students with the opportunity to get involved in an entire range of extra-curricular activities. Students can approve themselves in different artistic amateur groups, in sports activities, as well as working in student self-governments and parliament. At RTU, sports activities are compulsory for all first-year students, and each student can select the most attractive activity from a wide range of sports: swimming, boxing, track and field athletics, movement therapy, wrestling, artistic gymnastics, aerobics, basketball, volleyball, or indoor football.
Housing
Housing in the student residences ranges from 70 euros per month for a triple, 124-153 euros per month for a double, and 225-295 euros per month for a single. Housing is not guaranteed, but will almost certainly be granted if you register on time. The student residences are on campus and well maintained. Usually, 3-4 rooms share a bathroom and kitchen area.
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