Based on 15 student reviews
Erasmus & Exchange at Riga Technical University
15 exchange students went to Riga Technical University in Riga and rated the experience 7.3/10. Here is what they said about classes, housing and student life.
How students rate RTU
Average scores from the 15 students who reviewed their exchange at Riga Technical University.
- Overall experience7.3/10
- University life3.7/10
- Social life3.8/10
- Housing4.3/10
- Travel4.7/10
Classes & academics at RTU
In their own words — what students said about classes and academic life at RTU:
“As for Riga Technical University, honestly, the registration process was super easy, it really wasn’t complicated at all. On top of that, the international student service is very responsive and answers quickly, which makes things much smoother. The campus itself is nice. To be fair, I didn’t spend a lot of time there since I didn’t have that many classes, but they do have really good coffee machines, and plenty o…”
“Registration easy, cool campus with sport facilities (swimming pool, gym etc). But u will always eat the same thing at the canteen :/”
Courses students took
- - Cryptography
- - Pour les voyageurs
- 👍 : Introduction to IA
- 👎 : Proba
- Avec des TD à rendre
- Dans mon domaine
- Do not take the Ecological class
- Fluid mechanic
Where exchange students at RTU live
How the 15 students who went to RTU lived during their exchange:
- Coliving or shared flat53%
8 students
- Student residence20%
3 students
- Airbnb13%
2 students
- Private apartment13%
2 students
Living in Riga
Your exchange at RTU happens in Riga — the full guide covers budget, neighbourhoods, transport and how to meet the other exchange students before you land.
Student reviews of RTU
Written by exchange students who went to RTU.
- Asna8/10
Spring 2025
As for Riga Technical University, honestly, the registration process was super easy, it really wasn’t complicated at all. On top of that, the international student service is very responsive and answers quickly, which makes things much smoother. The campus itself is nice. To be fair, I didn’t spend a lot of time there since I didn’t have that many classes, but they do have really good coffee machines, and plenty of study spaces. The campus is spacious and comfortable, though of course it also depends on which campus you’re based at. Overall, I’d say the registration was straightforward, the…
- Ludovic8/10
Spring 2025
Registration easy, cool campus with sport facilities (swimming pool, gym etc). But u will always eat the same thing at the canteen :/
- Elisa9/10
Spring 2025
The campus is nice, next door there is a large shopping center where you can eat cheaply and large outdoor spaces to eat outside
- Enzo7/10
Spring 2025
yes yes but no I had multiple overseas experiences and while it is great, I think that it is a one time opportunity
- Mohcine7/10
Fall 2024
Campus plutôt sympa, avec un centre co, une salle de sport, un hypermarché juste collé
- Paul7/10
Fall 2024
It is the best uni in Riga and administration work was pretty easy
Questions about exchange at RTU
- Is Riga Technical University good for exchange students?
- The 15 exchange students who reviewed Riga Technical University on Studcasa rated their experience 7.3/10 overall, with university life at 3.7/10. Their reviews cover 2024 to 2025.
- Where do exchange students at RTU live?
- The most common choice among the 15 students who answered was Coliving or shared flat (53%). The Riga housing breakdown has areas and real prices.
- How do I meet other exchange students going to Riga Technical University?
- Studcasa runs a free WhatsApp community for exchange students in Riga: find the city, join the group, and you already know people before you land. Browsing is free and needs no signup.
Where this data comes from
Every number and quote on this page comes from the 15 reviews exchange students left on Studcasa after their exchange at Riga Technical University, between 2024 and 2025. Nothing is estimated and nothing is generated.
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