Riga Technical University
Riga, Latvia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #725
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Students
- 9,765
- International students
- 30%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1958
Overview
Riga Technical University (RTU) is Latvia's leading technical university and the highest-ranked Latvian university in QS World Rankings 2026 (#721-730). Founded in 1862, RTU enrolls 9,765 students including 2,885 international students from over 105 countries. It is ranked in the top 300 European universities and excels in Engineering, IT, and Architecture.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Information Technology
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electronics
- Transport Engineering
- Business Administration
- Materials Science
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$2,500 – $6,000
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.