RTU Rezekne Academy (formerly Rezekne Academy of Technologies)
About
Rēzekne Academy of Technologies, now part of RTU — Latvia's leading technical university — gives graduates a stronger national diploma than a standalone regional academy, with bachelor's tuition from €2,400/year (IELTS 6). Dormitory housing is guaranteed for all students at €60–120/month, and the residence permit covers EU work rights of 20 hours/week during term and 40 during holidays.
Rēzekne is a small technical hub in eastern Latvia with lower living costs (€550–700/month) and a straightforward, no-frills student atmosphere. The city is quieter than Riga but has genuine engineering culture and practical industry connections.
Application deadlines
- Autumn intake 2026/2027 — non-EUJul 15
All 4 programmes require B2 English (~IELTS 5.5-6.0 equivalent). €150 application fee, €250 deposit. Admissions via RTU's central portal apply.rtu.lv.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at RTU Rezekne Academy (formerly Rezekne Academy of Technologies) as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at RTU Rezekne Academy (formerly Rezekne Academy of Technologies) is €2400 per year. Living costs in Rēzekne are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for RTU Rezekne Academy (formerly Rezekne Academy of Technologies)?
English-taught programmes at RTU Rezekne Academy (formerly Rezekne Academy of Technologies) 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 Rezekne Academy (formerly Rezekne Academy of Technologies) offer scholarships?
Latvian State Scholarship available for UA/KZ/UZ (cycle 2026/27 currently closed; check studyinlatvia.lv). RU/BY not eligible for state scholarship.
Where is RTU Rezekne Academy (formerly Rezekne Academy of Technologies) located?
RTU Rezekne Academy (formerly Rezekne Academy of Technologies) is in Rēzekne, Latvia. Atbrīvošanas aleja 115, LV-4601 Rēzekne, Latvia
What can you study at RTU Rezekne Academy (formerly Rezekne Academy of Technologies)?
Fields offered include: STEM, Computer Science, Engineering, Education, Business.
Accommodation
Rēzekne (eastern Latvia). Very low cost of living. Research pending — status: imported-pending-review.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛Latvian State Scholarship: €500–700/month (UA/KZ/UZ only)
Latvian State Scholarship available for UA/KZ/UZ (cycle 2026/27 currently closed; check studyinlatvia.lv). RU/BY not eligible for state scholarship.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Now part of RTU — Latvia's leading technical university — giving graduates a stronger diploma than a standalone regional academy.
- Bachelor tuition starts at €2,400/year, among the lowest for English-taught EU programmes in the Baltics.
- IELTS 6.0 minimum is accessible for most CIS applicants without additional test preparation.
- Dormitory accommodation guaranteed for all students at €60–120/month — no housing lottery or waitlist.
- Latvia is EU/Schengen: a student residence permit covers work rights (20 h/week during term, 40 h/week during holidays) with no separate work permit needed.
- Rēzekne has a large Russian-speaking community (Latgale region), easing daily life adaptation for CIS students.
What to check
- The 2025 merger into RTU is very recent: branding, contacts, and exact programme fees for 2026-27 are not fully confirmed — verify directly at apply.rtu.lv before applying.
- Rēzekne is a small city (~25,000 residents) in Eastern Latvia; part-time job opportunities and student nightlife are limited compared to Riga.
- The city's location near the Russian and Belarusian borders may raise concerns for some nationalities or complicate visa assessments.
- Several English programmes list tuition as unconfirmed or show a range (€2,400–3,500 bachelor; €2,670–4,190 master) — actual cost depends on the chosen programme.
- No confirmed scholarships for international students are documented; RTU-wide grants may exist but require independent verification.
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