Riga Technical University
Located in Riga, Latvia
IMPORTANT LINKS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please contact one of the following Center for Global Engagement (CGE) advisors or stop by our office in Morris Hall 002!
Anna Ochs: anna.ochs@mnsu.edu or 507-389-6669
Erica Johnson: erica.johnson@mnsu.edu or 507-389-6724
NOTE: The Riga Technical University's academic calendar may not align with the Minnesota State Mankato academic calendar. Please check the tern dates carefully so that you ensure your participation abroad does not overlap with Minnesota State Mankato semester dates.
ABOUT THE RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
RTU is the largest science-based university in the Baltic States established in 1862.
Location - We are in the heart of Riga, the capital city of Latvia. Latvia borders the Baltic Sea along with Germany, Sweden and other countries.
Tradition - RTU has over 150 years of history as a center of scientific excellence and has Nobel Prize winners, Presidents and Prime Ministers as former professors and students.
Opportunity - We provide an extensive range of engineering, business study and architecture related courses. Local and visiting professors deliver study programs to local and overseas students in English.
Accreditation - Latvia has long been recognized as a country of high educational standards. RTU Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degrees are recognized across the globe. RTU has been awarded European University Quality Mark and EU Diploma Supplement Label.
ABOUT RIGA, LATVIA
Riga the capital city of Latvia is set on the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the River Daugava. It's considered a cultural center and is home to many museums and concert halls. The city is also known for its wooden buildings, art nouveau architecture and medieval Old Town. The pedestrian-only Old Town has many shops and restaurants, coffee shops, churches and so much more.
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