Program Overview
The Civil Engineering at Riga Technical University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 10 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Civil Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Latvia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 10 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 5,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Riga, Latvia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Civil Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Investigation and Testing of Structural Elements of Buildings
- The Finite Element Method (General Course)
- Metal Structures
- Reinforced Concrete Structures
- Construction Technology and Safety
- Basics of Occupational Safety
- Rheology of Structural Elements
- Structural Analysis (special course)
- Optimization in Engineering Design
- Metrology, Investigation and Testing of Structures
- Management of Quality in Construction
- Buildings Elements Protection
- Technology of Building Repair Works
- Fundamentals of Research and Patents
- Interactive Computer Graphics
- Modern materials for developing construction
- Introduction to Theory of Elasticity,Viscoelasticity and Plasticit
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
- Bachelor degree or other equivalent qualifications (official transcripts required). Education documents must be accompanied by English translations of all certificates and transcripts along with approval of the documents authenticity.
- If English is not your first language a student is required to achieve a minimum competency in the English language in order to commence a graduate programme.
- A passport copy;
- Copies of certificates, transcripts of your qualifications satisfying the conditions to be enrolled to a university in your home country;
- See the study programmes for ONLINE APPLICATION
- A document stating students English proficiency qualification by the school or university in your country of residence or IELTS, TOEFL test certificates;
- Motivation letter;
- Application fee of USD 165 (non-refundable).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 5,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Riga Technical University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Riga Technical University
Riga Technical University
Riga, Latvia
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University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 10 months
