Riga Technical University - RTU
speciality: Civil & Structural Engineering

My overall opinion of Riga Technical University (RTU) is positive, especially for students interested in engineering and environmental sustainability. Based on the Environmental Engineering mobility semester courses, the university seems to focus strongly on practical knowledge and modern environmental topics rather than only theory.

What I liked most about the university is the course structure. The subjects—such as Energy Efficiency and Energy Audit of Buildings, Ecodesign and Life Cycle Analysis, and Quality & Environmental Management—are very relevant to current global challenges like climate change and sustainable energy use. The program combines technical engineering skills with socio-economic understanding, which is useful for real-world careers. I also appreciated that the courses are evaluated using the ECTS system, which is widely recognized in Europe and helps with international academic recognition.

However, there are some things I did not particularly like. As a mobility (exchange) semester, it may feel short, and students may not get enough time to fully integrate into university life. The program also appears academically intensive, with technical material that requires strong preparation in engineering and environmental science. Additionally, adjusting to a new country and education system in a limited time could be challenging for international students.

Overall, RTU appears to be a technical, career-oriented university with a clear focus on applied engineering and sustainability. I would recommend Riga Technical University to students who want practical engineering knowledge in environmental and energy fields, particularly those looking for European study experience and internationally recognized credits.

I studied Environmental Sciences. Campus life was the best part of my uni experience – student council was very active and organised a lot of fun and educational events. Most classes were interesting and suitable for my study program. Some things I didn’t like was bureaucracy with accreditation and personal issues with one of the professors

There is a road engineering program in RTU. But our government doesn’t have an interest to attract people to this programme. You need to study hard, very hard, but you don’t know is your knowledge needed or no.