Overview

The goal of the Clothing and Textile Technology program at Riga Technical University is to train highly qualified engineers of the LQF level 6 for the textile and clothing industry - specialists in textile technologies, clothing technologies and clothing construction, familiar with the basics of modern technologies and specialised design methods, providing students with engineering training and basics of materials science in the textile and clothing technology sub-sector, as well as creating a basis for further studies to acquire a higher level of knowledge and competence.

Objectives

Objectives of the study programme:

to train competitive professionals demanded on the labour market of the textile and clothing manufacturing industry;
to implement a study programme, which covers various areas related to different textile and clothing technologies, to provide an opportunity for students to learn engineering basics, to become familiar with technologies of design and production of textile and clothing;

to train production engineers with a broad perspective, able to independently perform creative work in an area of the textile industry;
to develop the abilities of students to independently analyse and solve particular product design tasks and assignments related to the design, organisation, management of manufacturing companies and provision of the quality of production;
to develop the abilities of students to independently solve practical tasks related to textile and clothing production technological processes and their construction, management and organisation by working both individually and within a team;
to provide the necessary knowledge and to develop the abilities of sustainable working both in manufacturing at undertakings related to the textile industry (fashion business, trade, etc.) and continuing studies on the Master’s level.

Career options

The graduates of the study programme can work as different level managers, technologists, constructors, designers, production managers at textile or apparel production companies. Also they can work at governmental institutions and trade organizations and be responsible for textile material purchasing and quality issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environment and Climate Roadmap
Sectoral Engineering
The Substantiation of Technologies of Clothing and Textile
Clothing Quality Control
Textiles Development (
Garment Pattern Making

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Riga, Latvia

Disciplines

Design Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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72

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Other requirements

General requirements

copy of the secondary education certificate with a transcript in the original language and an official translation to English;

English language certificate - if you have such certificate

1.60% or higher of maximum possible results in your previous education is expected in order to qualify for studies at RTU;
After you have received CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE LETTER, you will be invited to do a pre-recorded video interview and given access details to the entrance examination

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3570 EUR / year

≈ 3570 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3570 EUR / year

≈ 3570 EUR / year

Living costs

Riga

Latvia

503 - 783 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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