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- Riga Technical University Ranking
- Riga Technical University Course Ranking
- Riga Technical University US News & World Report Ranking 2025
- Riga Technical University QS Ranking 2027
- Riga Technical University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
- Riga Technical University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2023
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Riga Technical University is one of the top-ranked and most sought-after universities among international students. With prime focus on offering high-quality education to a diverse student community, Riga Technical University holds global and national ranks provided by some of the top ranking bodies globally.
As per Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025, the university is ranked globally at #552 and #1, among universities in Latvia. Shiksha Popularity Ranking is a unique ranking system that collects different rankings the university holds from leading publishers globally and aggregates it to allows Indian students to evaluate a university and make a guided decision. According to QS 2026, Riga Technical University has been globally ranked at #761 in 2026. Additionally, the university is also ranked by THE (Times Higher Education) globally in 2025. Its position has 1201 to #1001 from #1001 in 2024. Below are the rankings of Riga Technical University by different leading ranking bodies-
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | 751 | 721 | 761 |
| THE | 1201 | 1001 | 1001 | Not Ranked |
| US News | Not Ranked | 1272 | 1441 | Not Ranked |
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#592QS Ranking
#751THE Ranking
#1001US News Ranking
#1441Riga Technical UniversityRiga Technical University Course Ranking
In Riga Technical University subject ranking 2025, many of the university courses are ranked among the top in the world. These courses, available in streams such as Engineering, Business & Management Studies and Science, are also highly popular among international students. The Shiksha Popularity World Ranking has ranked Riga Technical University Engineering courses at #276 in 2025. This course was ranked at #239 in 2024. On the other hand, the QS ranks these courses at #451 for the Engineering and Technology courses, showing improved trend from 2024 rank of #501.
The Riga Technical University courses in the field of Business & Management Studies are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking at #593. Also THE ranks its courses in Business & Management Studies at #601.
Among Indian students researching study abroad options, Riga Technical University has also stood out in the Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025. Here’s how its key courses have been ranked based on popularity and student interest:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | #223 | #239 | #276 |
| Business & Management Studies | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | #593 |
| Science | #418 | #438 | #464 |
Riga Technical UniversityUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 1272 | 1441 |
Riga Technical UniversityQS Ranking 2027
| Ranked by | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 258 | 277 | – / – |
| World University | 721 | 761 | 751 |
| Engineering and Technology | 451 | 451 | – / – |
| Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 351 | 451 | – / – |
Riga Technical UniversityTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 1001 | 1001 | 1001 |
| Engineering | 601 | 801 | 801 |
| PG Business and Economics | – / – | 601 | 601 |
| PG Computer Science | 801 | 801 | 1001 |
Riga Technical UniversityARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2023
| Ranked by | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Physics | 401 |
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Riga Technical University is not the most competitive university to get into, as its acceptance rate stands at 55%. Students who want to take admission to UG courses should have passed Class 12. Those who want to take admission to PG courses of RTU should have a Bachelor's degree.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Riga Technical University offers many courses at UG, PG and PhD levels. Few famous courses at university are- Telecommunications, Computer Systems, Civil Engineering, Business Informatics and Engineering Technology, etc.
To know more about courses, click here.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
In order to obtain admission into UG course at RTU, students need to possess a secondary (high) school graduation certificate and transcript with good scores, especially in physics and/or mathematics. Also, all international students will need to submit proof of English language proficiency in case
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Riga Technical University is among best universities in Latvia and world for students. Listed below are few benefits of studying in RTU-
- Good academic reputation
- Affordable tuition fees
- Safe surroundings
- Exceptional facilities
- Strong economy and job market in Europe
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 9 months ago
The MSc in Business Informatics programme offered at Riga Technical University integrates business management principles with advanced IT skills. The specialisation offers electives in areas like Data Analytics, Enterprise Systems, Digital Transformation, and IT Project Management.
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