Overview

Tasks

The tasks of the Engineering Technology, Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering program at Riga Technical University are:

to provide students with the in-depth theoretical knowledge, skills and abilities in engineering, mechanics and mechanical engineering;
to acquaint students with the latest research and development tendencies in the field of mechanics and mechanical engineering;
to strengthen skills in working with computer programs used in the field with the help of laboratory works, as well as to develop an understanding of continuous development of computer programmes, so that after completing the study programme the student is able to work with various similar alternatives;
to develop an understanding of the cycle of the creation of innovative engineering products, cooperation of specialists in various fields.

Career options

Graduates of the study programme work in companies that focus on the design and production of new and customer-tailored products - mechanical equipment and their components, as well as in companies where maintenance of mechanical equipment must be provided and in projects where calculations and simulations are performed in computer programs. After additional specific training, graduates can work in the field of technical measurement and diagnostics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technical System Vibration and Stability
Thermodynamics and Gas Dynamics
Mechanics of Composite Materials
Rotary Machines
Theory of Boundary Layer
Optimization Methods
Computer-Aided Analysis of Mechanical Systems of Machines

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Riga, Latvia

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 3 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Latvia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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95

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72

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59

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor degree of engineering science in mechanical engineering, mechanics and metal processing, or comparable education

English language certificate (B2 level proficiency);

Curriculum Vitae;

A copy of your passport;

Motivation letter;

References;
Every student must pass a video interview.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5310 EUR / year

≈ 5310 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

5310 EUR / year

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Living costs

Riga

Latvia

503 - 783 EUR / month

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Funding

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