Study Abroad Semester and Internship

Study Abroad Semester and Internship

Riga Technical University in cooperation with leading experts from the industry provides fee-paying Study Abroad Semester and/or Internship programmes. Due to flexible duration of courses, customized programmes, range of subjects offered, interactive classes as well as on-going and further support from the qualified teaching staff around 500 study abroad students are using this opportunity annually to strengthen their international perspectives and multicultural awareness.

For more than ten years Riga Technical University has offered programmes to our partner institutions in France, Germany, Austria, Italy, India, Kazakhstan, Mexico just to mention a few. Due to flexible duration of courses, customized programmes, range of subjects offered, interactive classes as well as on-going and further support from the qualified teaching staff of Riga Technical University and leading experts from the industry the Study Abroad Semester are developed according to the best training practices of European universities.

Fields of Study

Riga Technical University Foundation Course Unit offers continuing education, practical placement, internship and exchange programmes  for organizations, universities and companies in a wide range of fields:

  • Smart Technologies
  • Bioeconomy
  • Telecommunications
  • Business Management
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Computer Systems
  • Chemical Technology
  • Electrical Technologies
  • Electronics
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Metrology
  • International Economic Relations
  • Logistics
  • Mechanical Engineering
Study Abroad Semester Courses are:

Accessible
Offers interactive classes and training in RTU campus and leading companies of the area, training on your location, or distance learning approach.

Flexible
Develops custom-made agenda for the studying, training and practicing.

Relevant
Content of the training is demand driven and meets the needs of the scholars working or studying in a rapidly changing environment.

Excellent
Training and studies are provided by RTU academic staff and leading experts within the industry.

Affordable
Affordable fees, scholarships and moderate living costs.

Duration
From 10 days up to 1 year  (the length of the courses depends on individual needs of every scholar and/or organization)

Cost
Depends on the amount of academic hours and study duration. The calculation is made individually upon request, e.g. 3 week programme for the group of 7-10 scholars costs EUR 500/per person(accommodation and living expenses are not included)

Accomodation
Upon request (~200 EUR per month)

Availability
For groups starting from 7-10 participants

Break the language barriers and build the better world by uniting the IDEAS, EXPERTISE and LEADING PRACTICES of the area and by contacting the RTU:

Ms Natalja Muracova 
Head of Foreign Students Foundation and Short-Term Course Unit

Ms Elina Peina 
Project Manager at Foreign Students Foundation and Short-Term Course Unit