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Riga Technical University · Latvia

Marine Engineering (Maritime Transport)

A 4.3-year engineering degree in Riga.

Where
RigaLatvia
Degree
Professional Bachelor's degree
Length
4.3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
Not published yet2026: EU/EEA apply 1 Jan–1 Aug
Admission
SelectiveEntrance exam
EU/EEA fee
€5,940 a year
More facts
Degree
Professional Bachelor's degree
Length
4.3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

Not published yet2026: EU/EEA apply 1 Jan–1 Aug

  1. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    DetailsSource

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in Latvia

What it is

Marine engineering at the RTU Latvian Maritime Academy leading to the professional qualification Ship's Engineer; 4.3 years (278 ECTS).

What you need

  • A seafarer medical certificate is required before acceptance.
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at Riga Technical University

No IB-specific page: send your diploma and transcripts (maths and physics grades are read). English B2 is proved by a test unless all schooling was in English; Riga Business School exempts IB holders.

Where it says so

Check it on apply.rtu.lv

How places are decided

    • Entrance exam
    • Interview
    • Motivation letter
    Maths exam, interview and a seafarer medical certificate before acceptance; the portal showed no autumn 2026 intake, so confirm 2027 with RTU.
Sources (2)
  1. Marine Engineering (Maritime Transport) at RTU — checked 2026-09-30
  2. IB applicants at RTU

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