📖Introduction

Riga Technical University is a leading university in the Baltic states and is known for its strong research and teaching programs. The university has over 100 research laboratories and centers, and its research has been funded by the European Union, the Latvian government, and private companies. RTU is also a popular choice for international students. It offers a number of scholarships and financial aid programs to help students from other countries study at the university.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Maritime Transport – Navigation at Riga Technical University

Study programme “Maritime Transport – Navigation” main areas: navigation, ship construction and stability, technical means of navigation, watch-keeping, bridge resource management, cargo handling technology, maritime safety, maritime law, marine pollution prevention, maritime communication, maritime English and ship management. Studies are organised in the form of lectures, seminars, project works and discussion groups. The programme incorporates two six-month shipboard trainings. Students can apply for Erasmus+ scholarships for study mobility and/or traineeship mobility. Show less
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🏫About Riga Technical University

Riga Technical University (RTU) is the oldest technical university in the Baltic countries, established on October 14, 1862. It is located in Riga, Latvia and was previously known as 'Riga Polytechnical Institute' and 'Riga Polytechnicum'. RTU is a public university with over 14,000 students and 2,000 staff members. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, architecture, IT, economics, and other fields. It is also a member of the European University Association and the Baltic Sea Region University Network. The university has a strong focus on research and innovation. It has over 100 research laboratories and centers, and its research has been funded by the European Union, the Latvian government, and private companies. RTU is a popular choice for international students. It offers a number of scholarships and financial aid programs to help students from other countries study at the university. If you are interested in studying engineering, architecture, IT, or other technical subjects, Riga Technical University is a great option. The university has a strong reputation for academic excellence, and it offers a variety of programs to suit your needs.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

1,222 RMB

Tuition fee:

6,180 EUR per year

26,574 EUR in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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