Latvia: Riga Technical University

Riga Technical University is the largest university in the Baltic countries, with substantial research and cooperation with industry and international partner universities. RTU was founded in 1862 and has six scientific research focus areas. The campus is situated in central Riga and houses approximately 15,000 students.

University in brief

Sustainability impact

Rank 301-400 in the world in THE's impact ranking 2023

Language of instruction: English and Latvian
Academic calendar: September-December, February-June
Credit system: ECTS
Website: fsd.rtu.lv

Exchange opportunities

Number of spots: Approx. 4 semester spots per year
Grade requirements: None

Programme specific information

If your programme or school is not listed below, contact the international coordinator at your school.

Master’s Programmes: Civil and Architectural Engineering, Real Estate and Construction Management

This university offers courses that are relevant for your programme.

Master’s Programmes: Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure, Sustainable Technology

This university offers courses that are relevant for your programme.

No student from you programme has been on exchange at this university before. Please investigate the courses offered carefully.

Master’s Programme, Sustainable Urban Planning and Design

At this university you will primarily take elective courses.

Master’s Programme, Transport and Geoinformation Technology

This university offers relevant courses in transportation, geomatics and geodesy.

School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH)

Agreement: Shared between all schools at KTH

Courses available in english.

Recommended for the following programmes at KTH:

Degree Programme in Chemical Engineering (TIKED)
Degree Programme in Computer Engineering (TIDAA)
Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering (TIELA)
Master's Programme, Chemical Engineering for Energy and Environment (TKEMM)
Master's Programme, Macromolecular Materials (TMMMM)
Master's Programme, Molecular Science and Engineering (TMVTM)
Master's Programme, Medical Engineering (TMLEM)
Master's Programme, Technology, Work and Health (TTAHM)
Master's Programme, Sports Technology (TIDTM)

Please contact your coordinator for more information

Please visit the partner university's webpage for the latest information and contact your International Coordinator for further guidance.