RTU Liepāja Academy (formerly Liepaja University)
About
Liepāja University, now part of Riga Technical University (RTU), offers bachelor's and master's degrees in English across IT, humanities, and education. Tuition starts at €2,300–2,600/year — among the lowest for English-taught EU degrees in the Baltics — with an accessible IELTS 6.0 bar, and graduates get EU post-study work rights with no extra permits needed.
Liepāja is a coastal city on the Baltic with a distinct creative culture—music schools, theatre productions, and a bohemian atmosphere that punches above its size. Living costs average €600–750/month, lower than Riga, with genuine student integration rather than tourist zones.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at RTU Liepāja Academy (formerly Liepaja University) as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at RTU Liepāja Academy (formerly Liepaja University) is €2600 per year. Living costs in Liepāja are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for RTU Liepāja Academy (formerly Liepaja University)?
English-taught programmes at RTU Liepāja Academy (formerly Liepaja University) typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Latvia?
For a student residence permit in Latvia you must prove €9,360 per year (2026, PMLP — necessary subsistence: https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/necessary-subsistence-0).
Does RTU Liepāja Academy (formerly Liepaja University) offer scholarships?
No institution-specific scholarship; not confirmed as a participating institution for Latvian State Scholarships (VIAA), and the 2026/27 VIAA cycle is closed (NotebookLM, 2026-06). Ukraine has dedicated VIAA support; national schemes apply at citizenship level via route cards.
Where is RTU Liepāja Academy (formerly Liepaja University) located?
RTU Liepāja Academy (formerly Liepaja University) is in Liepāja, Latvia. Lielā iela 14, LV-3401 Liepāja, Latvia
What can you study at RTU Liepāja Academy (formerly Liepaja University)?
Fields offered include: Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Arts, Computer Science.
Accommodation
Liepāja (3rd city of Latvia). Lower cost of living than Riga. Research pending — status: imported-pending-review.
SourceScholarships
No institution-specific scholarship; not confirmed as a participating institution for Latvian State Scholarships (VIAA), and the 2026/27 VIAA cycle is closed (NotebookLM, 2026-06). Ukraine has dedicated VIAA support; national schemes apply at citizenship level via route cards.
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Why this works
- Tuition starts at €2,300–2,600/year, among the lowest for English-taught EU degrees in the Baltics.
- Latvia is an EU/Schengen member — graduates gain access to EU post-study work rights without extra permits.
- IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for most CIS applicants without intensive test preparation.
- Now part of Riga Technical University (RTU), one of Latvia's leading technical universities — the diploma carries RTU's national brand.
- Both bachelor and master programmes are available in English across IT, humanities, and education fields.
- Liepāja is a compact coastal city with estimated living costs of €400–600/month, making total study costs very affordable.
What to check
- The institution merged into RTU in March 2024; the old LiepU brand is gone — applicants must clarify the new name when explaining their diploma.
- English programme portfolio is narrow: only 3 bachelor and 2 master programmes, limiting field choice significantly.
- Liepāja is a small regional city far from Riga — fewer internship, networking, and part-time job opportunities than in the capital.
- Application deadlines for autumn 2026/2027 and spring intake availability are not yet confirmed — plan early and monitor the RTU Liepāja admissions portal.
- Merit-based scholarships are mentioned but amounts and eligibility criteria are unconfirmed — do not count on financial aid when budgeting.
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