Riga Technical University - RTU vs Turiba University vs University of Latvia - LU vs EKA University of Applied Sciences vs Riga Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 51 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Turiba University (5.00)
Riga Technical University - RTU: wins 0/7 categories
Turiba University: wins 7/7 categories
University of Latvia - LU: wins 0/7 categories
EKA University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
Riga Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Baltic International academy - BIA: wins 0/7 categories
Transport and Telecommunication Institute - TSI: wins 0/7 categories
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Best programme: Business Administration
Riga, Latvia
5.00
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Best programme: International Communication
Best programme: Computer Engineering
Best programme: Management Science
Best programme: Business Administration
Category ratings
Facilities
3.99
5.00
Win
4.25
3.75
3.25
Not rated
Not rated
Location
4.22
5.00
Win
4.50
4.00
4.33
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
4.00
5.00
Win
4.38
4.50
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Internationality
4.02
5.00
Win
3.85
3.75
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
4.04
5.00
Win
4.25
3.00
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.00
5.00
Win
4.38
3.00
4.25
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
3.26
5.00
Win
3.91
3.50
3.67
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Strong technical and engineering focus with practical application
  • +Professional and understandable professors and staff
  • +Modern facilities and well-organized, clear teaching approach
  • +Quality of education and engaging courses
  • +Convenient and pleasant campus environment
  • +Well-organized educational process
  • +Supportive lecturers and organized study process
  • +Abundant extracurricular events and opportunities
  • +Modernizing facilities and convenient location
  • +Practical, engaging content and knowledgeable, supportive professors
  • +Flexible study schedules and opportunities for personal projects and work
  • +Affordable tuition and a chance to learn about European institutions
  • +Affordable tuition and European business insights
  • +Dedicated faculty and real-world application focus
  • +Strong business programs with dual diploma options

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Lack of helpfulness from staff and professors
  • -Frequent rent increases for university dorms
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources are a common complaint.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent frustration.
  • -Lack of career support and unclear future prospects are disappointing.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -Some professors are perceived as unhelpful or lacking engagement.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology are a recurring problem.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is prevalent.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities are a common concern.
  • -Inconsistent and unhelpful administrative support causes frustration.
  • -The curriculum and teaching methods are perceived as unengaging and lacking innovation.

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Rating summary
What students say

This university garners excellent marks in several key areas, with Location receiving the highest rating. Professors, Student Life, and Internationality also score strongly. Conversely, Accommodations present the weakest area, receiving a notably lower score than other aspects. Facilities and Value are rated mid-range, indicating good but not exceptional performance in those categories.

Receiving top marks across the board, this institution demonstrates exceptional strength in every evaluated area. Its facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value are all rated a perfect 5 out of 5. There are no discernible weak areas based on these ratings, indicating a consistently outstanding experience for students.

This university receives commendations in several key areas, with an outstanding 4.5 for Location. Professors and Value also scored highly at 4.38. Facilities and Student Life are well-regarded with a 4.25 rating. Conversely, Accomodation and Internationality represent the weaker aspects, with scores of 3.91 and 3.85 respectively.

Academic and campus amenities receive a mixed reception. **Professors stand out as the strongest area**, earning an impressive 4.5 rating. Conversely, **student life and overall value are identified as the weakest points**, both scoring a 3. Facilities and internationality are moderately rated, with accommodation and location falling somewhere in between.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths in its **location**, **student life**, and **internationality**, all receiving high marks. While **professors** also earned a commendable rating, other aspects show room for improvement. The university's **facilities** represent its weakest area according to these ratings, alongside a moderate score for **accommodation**. **Value** also stands out as a strong positive.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.07 average rating, ~82% of 28 reviews are positive, highlighting strong engineering and technical programs with practical learning and modern facilities. A small percentage of feedback notes administrative delays and unhelpful staff.

With a 5/5 average rating from one review, approximately 100% of feedback is positive. This feedback highlights a pleasant campus, organized education, and satisfying quality of knowledge.

With an average rating of 4.21/5, ~93% of reviews are positive, highlighting supportive lecturers, an organized academic environment, and convenient location. A single negative review found standards low compared to others.

With an average rating of 3.75/5 and no negative feedback, students found the lectures engaging and professors helpful. Many appreciated the flexible schedule and the opportunity to gain practical experience.

All four reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Students praise the affordable tuition, opportunities to learn about European institutions and business systems, and dedicated facilitators. The program is also commended for its rigorous curriculum, focus on real-world application, and experienced faculty.

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Rating distribution
5★
32%
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36%
25%
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4★
50%
0%
57%
25%
100%
0%
0%
3★
14%
0%
0%
50%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
7%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Diversity among the students

My opinion of RTU is good. There is definitely a lot of room for improvement with the organization and the overall work completed with the staff. The university offers a good environment with diversity and an inviting campus.

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Life in University of Latvia

I'm just started studying Mathematics. The matherial, which lectors are giving to us, and the way of the studying is simple. Also there is options to study by ourselves in rooms with noise isolation. And also I can see, that the university collect a advises from students to develop.

Fine

The easiest way to begin with Europe Pretty cheap to study and possible to know more about the European institutions I d strictly recomend it to all the EU newcomers Facilitators are really about to give some Impact to students

Professional MBA

Great program for experienced employees, who want to know what's happening behind the scenes and understand why and how certain decisions are met depending on the area of responsibility. If you are a seasoned professional some of the courses might be easier for you, but not less valuable as experience sharing during the project and group assignments as well as discussions on the topic are very valuable. Hence would like to see more courses related to the IT area, current offering limited to project management, AI strategy and Power BI usage, which might not be sufficient for those having IT background.

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