Study location	Latvia, Riga
Type	Graduate, full-time
Nominal duration	1 academic year (60 ECTS)
Study language	English

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations in English along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Territory requirements	Applicants for RTU Global Outreach scholarship are accepted from Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Philippines.

Language requirements	English

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

Overview

RTU GO! Scholarships 2023
Riga Technical University (RTU) has announced the offer of full scholarship for students from Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Philippines for studies at postgraduate study programmes.

The scholarship is announced for 2023/2024 Academic year in following Master’s study programmes:
 Cybersecurity;
 Telecommunication;
 Real Estate Management;
 Chemical Technology;
 Business Finance;
 Digital Humanities.

The scholarship covers following expenses: Application fee (150 EUR), Tuition fee for 1st academic year and accommodation at RTU Student Dormitory for duration of one academic year (place in double shared room). Initially the scholarship will be granted for the first study year. After the first study year RTU will reassess the candidate’s academic performance and if the average score in his/her studies will be at least 8 out of 10, the scholarship will be granted for another year.

Student admission criteria
To be eligible for Master’s study programme the applicant must be holder of a recognized Bachelor’s degree in areas related to chosen Master programme (a minimum of three years’ study at a university and at least 180 ECTS per programme). The average overall score in the previous education has to be at least 70%.
Applicants must have a good proficiency in English and they must prove at least B2 English level, IELTS, TOEFL or any other internationally recognized certificate.

Application procedure
Candidates must fill in the online application: apply.rtu.lv/ by selecting “RTU Global Outreach Scholarship” as first priority and choose study programme (from the listed programmes) as second priority.
Applicant must upload all supporting documents in digital form, including the relevant certificates and transcripts of previous studies. No original official documents need to be sent to the university.

Required application documents:
 Passport copy, as proof of nationality;
 Final Degree Certificate and transcripts (diploma supplement or list of the subjects taken during the study and correspondent marks) of their previous studies. The Certificate and transcripts must be original, certified documents, scanned and attached to the online application form;
 English language certificate;
 Motivation letter – this letter should present the applicant’s motivation to enroll the Master’s course, preferred study track and mobility, the competencies and skills he / she would like to achieve, future perspectives and aspirations after the Master course, etc.;
 CV with information about relevant experience and professional training;
 Reference letter – minimum 2 letters, preferably one letter from an academic viewpoint and one from an employer. Reference letters must be written in English and must be signed.

The deadline for submitting the application is June 1, 2023.