Scholarships
Latvian government scholarship
In accordance with bilateral agreements on co-operation in education and science concluded between Latvian government and a few countries, Latvia offers scholarships to foreign students, researchers and teaching staff for studies, research and participation in summer schools in Latvian higher education institutions (HEIs) in the 2023/2024 academic year.
Students from the following countries are eligible to apply for the scholarships: Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Norway, Peru, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, The People`s Republic of China, The United States of America, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.
Applications for bachelor`s and the first level of professional higher education studies will be accepted from students who have successfully completed at least one academic year of studies (at their home higher education institution or at a Latvian higher education institution, if they already have been studying in Latvia).
Scholarships for bachelor`s and master`s studies are granted for one academic year – a time period up to 10 months, for PhD-students – up to 11 months.
NOTE! Deadline to submit your application with RTU is 27 March 2023. Deadline for Latvian State scholarship is 1 April 2023.
The fee for studies in Riga Technical University can be reimbursed from the scholarship.
In accordance with bilateral agreements on co-operation in education and science concluded between Latvian government and a few countries, Latvia offers scholarships to foreign students, researchers and teaching staff for studies, research and participation in summer schools in Latvian higher education institutions (HEIs) in the 2023/2024 academic year.
Students from the following countries are eligible to apply for the scholarships: Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Norway, Peru, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, The People`s Republic of China, The United States of America, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.
Applications for bachelor`s and the first level of professional higher education studies will be accepted from students who have successfully completed at least one academic year of studies (at their home higher education institution or at a Latvian higher education institution, if they already have been studying in Latvia).
Scholarships for bachelor`s and master`s studies are granted for one academic year – a time period up to 10 months, for PhD-students – up to 11 months.
NOTE! Deadline to submit your application with RTU is 27 March 2023. Deadline for Latvian State scholarship is 1 April 2023.
The fee for studies in Riga Technical University can be reimbursed from the scholarship.
Registration procedure
If you wish to apply for Latvian State Scholarship, the following procedure shall be followed:
1. Submit your application at apply.rtu.lv (choose Latvian state scholarships). Note that you will be required to upload your educational qualifications, proof of English proficiency, passport, CV (Europass) and Motivation letter. Have them available before starting the registration process. Pay extra attention when composing your Motivation letter as it will be carefully assessed during candidate selection. Your Motivation letter shall explain why you want to study in Latvia and in Riga Technical University and why have you selected this particular study program, do not be afraid to explain that in as much detail as possible. Your application will be assessed only after a registration fee payment will be made. An invoice will be issued automatically after submission of application.
2. Receive an invitation to schedule a video interview and mathematics exam if required.
3. Receive an Acceptance letter if your application has been selected. The Acceptance letter will enable you to apply for Latvian Government Scholarship. Note that your scholarship request will not be considered if you lodge your application without the University’s acceptance letter.
4. Submit your application for Latvian Government Scholarship to the State Agency. Information about documents your scholarship application shall contain you can find on the website of State Education Development Agency.
If you require assistance, please contact the Riga Technical University International Cooperation and Foreign Students Department:
