Founded in 1862, the Rigas Tehniska universitate (Riga Technical University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Riga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Daugavpils, Liepaja, Ventspils and Cesis. Officially recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Rigas Tehniska universitate (RTU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Latvian higher education institution. Rigas Tehniska universitate (RTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 162-year-old Latvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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non-profit
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large-sized
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Name (English) | Riga Technical University |
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Name | Riga Technical University |
Colours | Green, black and white |
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Address | Kalku Street 1 Riga 1658 Riga Latvia |
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+371 (67) 089 300 | |
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Other locations | Daugavpils, Liepaja, Ventspils and Cesis |
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The following Riga Technical University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Riga Technical University's academic range and degree level offering.
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1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
International students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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uniRank publishes below some basic Riga Technical University's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Riga Technical University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Riga Technical University's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Riga Technical University has more than 2200 international students.Tip: search for Riga Technical University's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Riga Technical University.
Riga Technical University has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).
Riga Technical University is a public higher education institution.
Riga Technical University is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Riga Technical University does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Riga Technical University's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Riga Technical University's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Riga Technical University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2007
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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