Program Overview
The Technical Translation at Riga Technical University is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 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 Technical Translation 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 6
- Tuition: USD 3,407 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,407 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Riga, Latvia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Technical Translation 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
- Main Concepts of Translation Theory
- Theoretical Linguistics
- Modern Methods of Text Analysis
- Modern Technologies in Translation
- Scientific Writing
- Terminology and Terminography
- Translation of Texts in the Special Field (economics)
- Advanced Course in the Second Language (the German Language)
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
USD 3,407 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,407 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: USD 3,407 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,407 (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 24 months
