Chemistry Riga Technical University

The programme is designed to prepare students for independent planning and organizing the scientific research process and also academical work in future.

Study program trains specialists for enterprises dealing with processing and manufacturing chemistry, biotechnology and pharmaceutical products, food, cosmetics, fuel, wood, ceramics, textile and building materials, as well as specialists for corresponding research and quality control laboratories, research institutions and commercial companies.

Education in chemical engineering let to work in enterprises of different branches, where specialists in engineering sciences – who can manage chemical processes, can ensure quality, are capable to develop new methods and equipment, are able to create, to design and to introduce new innovative technologies-are needed. Such knowledge is necessary to work in testing, quality control and research laboratories of different products and materials.

Entry requirements

All International students, if English is not their first language, are required to provide a proof of English language knowledge. The following methods are acceptable:

IELTS – a minimum overall grade of 6.0, Please note that IELTS test score is valid 2 years only and older tests are not accepted;

TOEFL (iBT)- a minimum overall score 75. TOEFL institutional code for Riga Technical University is 8498. Please note that TOEFL iBT test score is valid 2 years only and older tests are not accepted;

Present a letter confirming that previous education was in English;

Apply to take RTU English online exam