Overview

Tasks

The tasks of the Engineering Technology, Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering program at Riga Technical University are:

to provide students theoretical knowledge, skills and abilities in engineering, mechanics and mechanical engineering;
to acquaint with the computer programmes used in the industry with the help of laboratory works;
to develop students' technical creative thinking and problem-solving skills so that the acquired knowledge can be used in the development of new techniques and technologies in various mechanical engineering sub-sectors: machine dynamics analysis, machine design, machine testing and diagnostics, robotics, mechatronics.

Career options

Graduates of the study programme work in companies that focus on the design and production of new and customer-tailored products - mechanical equipment and their components, as well as in companies where maintenance of mechanical equipment must be provided and in projects where calculations and simulations are performed in computer programmes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Construction of Machines and Mechanisms
Engineering Measurements and Experiments
Numerical Analysis in Engineering Mechanics
Mechanics of Deformable Firm Bodie
Engineering Mechanics Problems
Medical Physics
Physical Foundations of Electronics
Micro- and Nanotechnologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Riga, Latvia

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology

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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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95

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59

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Secondary (High) School Graduation Certificate or 4-year Vocational Secondary Education and Transcript with good results, particularly in mathematics and/or physics. Education documents must be accompanied by English translations of all certificates and transcripts along with approval of the documents authenticity.

English language certificate (B2 level proficiency);
Every student must pass a video interview and an entrance examination in Mathematics;

Curriculum Vitae;

A copy of your passport';

Motivation letter;
At least 1 reference.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

3720 EUR / year

≈ 3720 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3720 EUR / year

≈ 3720 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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Overview

Tasks

Career options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Riga

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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