Riga Technical University - Aviation Transport - Professional bachelor studies

Aviation Transport

Last updated on:2013-05-15

Type of study programme		Professional bachelor studies
Degree		Professional Bachelor of Engineering Sciences in Aviation Transport and a professional qualification of Aircrafts System Technical Maintenance or Aircrafts Avionic System Technical Maintenance
Licence/accreditation		www.aiknc.lv/en/prog_view.php?id=5313

Duration		Full time - 4 years (8 terms)
Study type		Full-time
Credit points		161 (ECTS: 241)
Study language		English (EN)
Study arrangements		International students study in English according to an individual plan in special groups formed for international students. International students are offered a Latvian language course (4,5 ECTS) in the framework of the study program.
Fees		1860/2700 USD per year (2013/2014)

Study programme description		The programme Aviation Transport offers two different qualifications: • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) Specialists in Avionics can perform tasks that are connected with aircrafts’ electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic equipment. Specialists in mechanics perform tasks in relation to aircrafts’ mechanical equipment. Students will attend lectures, work in labs, they will be involved into practical training. Aviation institute has the following specialized laboratories: material and construction testing laboratory, laboratory of aerodynamics and hydraulics, laboratory of transport machines and aggregates, aircraft construction laboratory, laboratory of dynamic and static testing, laboratory of aero-engine construction, laboratory of aero-engine aggregates, aviation system laboratory, airship system exploitation laboratory, transport machine system and aggregate diagnosis laboratory, airship simulators laboratory, laboratory of avionics, laboratory of electrical devices and machines, laboratory of work and life conditions.
Study programme link		fsd.rtu.lv/resource/show/217
Requirements		• Secondary (High) School Graduation Certificate with good results, particularly in mathematics and/or physics • Entrance examination in Mathematics • Proficiency in the English language For detailed entry requirements: go here>>>

Riga Technical University

University

Kalku street 1, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia

Phone:+371 67089013 Fax:+371 67089020

E-mail:info@rtuasd.lv www.rtuasd.lv

Provider information:

Riga Technical University (RTU) is the oldest university in Latvia, and it has long-standing traditions dating back to 1862. It is an accredited, fully state owned, internationally recognized European level university. According to the requirements of the European Space for Higher Education, RTU offers academic and professional study programmes at three levels – bachelor, master and doctoral studies. RTU is the only engineering university providing engineering programmes and business studies in Latvia. At present it is one of the largest technical universities in the Baltic Sea region and gathers nearly 16 000 students at eight faculties in various study programmes.

RTU has a leading role in number of research projects financed by the EU. Among university alumni there are presidents, prime-ministers and ministers of several European countries, key figures in Latvia’s business and industry. All European countries according to the Lisbon Convention recognize the diplomas issued by the Riga Technical University, on Recognition of Qualification Concerning Higher Education in the European Region, signed in April 1997. RTU degrees are also recognized in the United States, Canada, India, Pakistan, Lebanon, Syria, Nepal, Cameroon, Nigeria and other countries. In 2002 several of RTU engineering programs were approved by United States, Department of Veteran Affairs as eligible for «G. I. Bill» financial benefits.

Population in the city of Riga: 710 000

Total number of students: around 15 000

Number of International students: 414 (2012./2013.)

Number of academic staff: 851 (2012./2013.)

Accommodation possibilities and costs: RTU residences
• From 85 EUR/60LVL/125 USD/a month per person in shared room per month (2 persons).
• From 175 EUR/120 LVL/200 USD/ a month in a single room.