Program Overview
The Railway Transport at Riga Technical University is a Master programme in Humanities over 36 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 humanities. 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 Railway Transport 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Riga, Latvia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Railway Transport programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theory of Optimal Solutions
- Railway Transport System Analysis
- Digital Methods and Engineering Programs for Transport Tasks
- Logistics Basics of the Railway Transport
- Calculation of Traction Performance
- Object Oriented Programming for Transportation Tasks
- Calculation of Traction Performance (studies project)
Admission Requirements
Academic 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;
- Students applying for master programmes will be asked to held Skype video interview.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: USD 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,700 (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 36 months
