22 Technology Bachelors Degree Programs in Latvia

The field of knowledge that an engineer is required to possess has been constantly increasing. Furthermore, the opportunities for designing equipment and machinery are expanding. Alongside engineering knowledge, it is necessary to estimate global challenges and find solutions that are compatible with green thinking and sustainable development.

This programme combines a deep dive into software engineering with essential financial and economic knowledge, equipping students with expertise in programming, software development, and financial management. Students will gain hands-on experience alongside insights into artificial intelligence, data structures, and database technologies.

The latest research in the Europe Union shows that in the next 5 years there will be shortage of a half of million ICT field specialists. Programmer is one of the most demanded profession. ICT field in the Nordic countries is blooming. In Latvia for past years the programmer is the most demanded profession and demand is greater than supply. This study programme offers to acquire programming engineering skill during studies and 26 week internship in local and international ICT companies focused on ICT solution development for other disciplines’ sustainable development.

Tackle critical engineering challenges of today’s infrastructure and drive global innovation with this bachelor's degree from Riga Technical University. This three-year programme is developed in collaboration with eight leading European technical universities, ensuring a high-caliber curriculum and extensive faculty experience.

A bachelor’s degree in computer systems is your opportunity to start a successful career in the tech industry. Within the framework of the study program „Computer Systems" professional specialists are prepared for starting independent work in the field of informatics with knowledge in computer system architecture, software engineering, system analysis, basic technologies of databases and artificial intelligence as well as specialists capable of demonstrating systematic thinking and systems approach in the development of software, performing different roles and complying with the professional standards and professional ethics of an IT programming engineer. The program prepares students to conduct scientific research based on experimentation, modeling, and simulation, as well as prepares them to continue their studies at the Professional Master's level.

For decades, the telecommunications and data transmission sectors have consistently ranked among the fastest-growing industries worldwide. RTU's Telecommunication Technologies and Data Transmission Engineering bachelor’s programme has been tailored to address the escalating demand for proficient specialists in this dynamically evolving field.

Set course for a dynamic and rewarding maritime career with the RTU Maritime Transport - Navigation bachelor's study programme! This first-cycle professional higher education program prepares you for an internationally recognized career as a deck officer, equipping you with the skills and knowledge required to navigate vessels safely, manage cargo operations, and oversee radio communications.

Want to become an expert in one of the most dynamic and in-demand career fields today? Whether you're passionate about coding, solving tech challenges, or designing cutting-edge software, the RTU Computer Systems bachelor’s programme is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s fast-paced digital world.

Today in Latvia just like in the EU countries in general there is a great shortage of Information and Telecommunication Technology specialists. According to the research conducted by the Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia, the local institutions of higher education roughly turn out thousands of specialists a year although the employers need at least 1,500 of those! Such high demand is understandable since information technology, electronics and telecommunications along with transport are the most dynamically developing fields.

The main goal of the programme is to prepare highly qualified specialists in Information Technology, providing possibilities to acquire professional higher education and competencies that promote the development of creative personality and professional career.

The dual Award programme in Computer Science has been developed through careful and detailed collaboration between the University of Lincoln UK and the University of Latvia, drawing on the experience of both institutions. The programme is considered to provide industry-required knowledge in order to respond to the needs of the labour market and the interests of students.

The bachelor’s program in computer science is one of the most sought after bachelor’s programs in the world. Trained computer scientists with fundamental knowledge in computer science, higher mathematics and computer technology can independently adapt to professional work in the conditions of changing working environment. The program is implemented by the institute in permanent contact and close cooperation with leading Latvian and international IT enterprises. Lectures and practical classes are conducted by highly professional full-time academics of the institute and invited lecturers from abroad. The knowledge gained allows graduates to independently adapt to the professional and changing labor market, and also have the opportunity to continue their studies in the magistracy.

Today's tech industry offers ready-to-use products, the combination and programming of which is the main task of a computer engineer. One of the top recommended by employers in Latvia, an updated programme combines the fields of computing electronics, industrial electronics, computer networks and telecommunication systems to develop the necessary skills and competences demanded by the 4th and 5th Industrial Revolutions. Professionals from the industry took part in study programme development, highlighting the need of specialists in electronics, with the specific understanding of how devices work and how to combine, integrate and program them, creating a unique functional product. Lectures are taught by both academics and industry experts, who educate on theory, practice, as well as on possible tasks in the industry and ways to solve them. Therefore students get a view at various things through the prism of the real work environment.

The program is designed according to the recommendations of the ACM/IEEE Computing Curricula. It is awarded the Euro-Inf Quality Label by the European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education. After graduation, students can continue their studies at the master's level.

The aim of the study program is to prepare highly qualified computer science specialists with fundamental knowledge of the computer sciences, higher mathematics, and fundamentals of engineering, that constantly allows to adapt the professional activity with the inconsistent conditions of the labor market and to prepare students for the further higher-level professional programs and master degree studies, scientific activity and further self-education.