Program Overview
The Environmental Science at Riga Technical University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 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 natural sciences. 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 Environmental Science 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5
- Tuition: USD 3,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Riga, Latvia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Environmental Protection Problems
- Heat and Mass Transfer Processes and Technologies
- Energy Technology. Advanced course
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Policy of UN
- Ecodesign
- Basics of Occupational Safety
- Ecological Aspects of Energy Efficiency
- Modelling of Thermal Systems and Processes
- Energy Conversion and Efficiency
- Climate Change. Modelling
- Optimisation of Electric Supply
- Heat Supply Optimisation
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Air Technologies Pollution Reduction
- Renewable Energy Resources
- Ecological Aspects of Energy Technology
- Life Cycle Analysis
- Environmental Audit
- Environmental Chemistry and Technology
- Water Chemistry and Microbiology
- Innovation Strategy Management
- Recycling of Industrial Waste
- Environmental Economics
- Socio-economic Aspects of Energy Supply
- Presentation Skills
- Sociology of Business
- Contact Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Master Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Graduate (Master) Degrees
- Bachelor degree or its equivalent (official transcripts required);
- If English is not your first language we require to have achieved a minimum competency with the language in order to commence an undergraduate or postgraduate programme:
- International English Language Testing Service (IELTS): an average score of 5.0 over all components with not less than 4.5 in any one component.
- TOEFL: at least 500 on old TOEFL or 200 on new computerised TOEFL.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: USD 3,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5
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- Language English
- Duration 24 months
