Riga Technical University - RTU
speciality: Computer Science

The university is nice but for the people who are having self willingness to study and do the task. I graduated from computer systems and my honest feedback would be that the program contains all of the courses which you would require as a foundation in a real world job market but the covers the basics. The real problem is upon the students to take it and go through it and this is where it fails. Just presenting as a regular or normal course students feel pressured and assumes it’s just a subject but from personal experience what I feel is that majority of things which I use at my professional work place has the basics which were taught in this university and this realisation comes later when you’re actually facing it in the professional environment. If teachers could make it more interactive and intuitive I personally think students could really benefit out of it and if the student is curious enough and does deeper studies along with the university materials, the students is kind of already ready to start with a professional career.

When I first arrived at Riga Technical University, I wasn’t totally sure what to expect—but it’s honestly been a really good experience so far. The university is in a calm, smaller town, which surprised me at first, but I’ve actually grown to enjoy the quiet. It helps me concentrate, and everything feels less overwhelming.As a freshman, I really value how flexible the learning schedule is. Being able to choose between attending classes in person or online has made it easier to balance my workload and personal time. It definitely takes the pressure off a bit.I’ve noticed there are more study choices for local students, but as an international student, I can see that things are improving. The university feels like it’s actively working to expand its global reach, which is encouraging.One thing I really appreciate is the financial support available—there are scholarships and even regional aid options that can make a big difference if you’re worried about affordability.All in all, I’d say it’s a supportive environment to grow academically and personally. It may not be flashy, but it’s genuinely a good place to learn and feel grounded.

My time at Riga Technical University completely changed me and gave me an understanding of computer science that I can’t put a price on. The program armed me with the programming and management skills I so desperately needed, and it ignited in me a desire to continue learning and growing. Additionally, the opportunity to connect with senior managers and CEOs showed me how powerful professional relationships can be — it truly opened up new opportunities for my personal growth and career path.

As soon as you get accepted, you are going to wait for an email response for at least 2 weeks. They treat you as if you enjoy the document stuff and as if you purposefully try to annoy them or disturb them by asking for help. Nobody likes helping neither in the uni, nor in the country. You have to ask a simple question 3-4 times before most of the professors answer the question you actually asked. The uni dorms increase their prices every time they remember about it which is quite often. They gonna let you freeze on campus, in dorms because “sustainability, energy saving”. Not gonna lie, you can find a few great professors who are willing to help you understand and give you a chance to improve your grades, but none of them are locals.