Bachelor of Environmental Engineering
Riga, Latvia
BSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Application deadlines are country-dependent, and applications close as early as May 1 for some countries. Please check our applications timeline for more information: https://www.rtu.lv/en/studies/admission-1
Key Summary
About: Riga Technical University, the oldest technical university in the Baltic states, offers a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering among over 30 STEAM and humanities programmes in English. The programme uses a cross-sectoral, applied approach: you'll apply theory to real-world challenges, develop systems thinking and problem-solving skills, and adapt global technologies to local contexts to advance resource use and climate technologies.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can enter environmental engineering, sustainability consulting, water and waste management, climate technology development, and environmental policy and planning. You'll gain skills in systems analysis, environmental design, resource management, applied research, preparing you for roles in industry, consulting, NGOs, utilities and government.
Are you passionate about engineering and want to pave the way for a more sustainable future?
The RTU Environmental Engineering bachelor’s programme prepares students to become highly skilled professionals ready to address pressing environmental issues, both in the private and public sectors.
With a cross-sectoral approach, the programme emphasises the application of theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges, and students gain valuable insights into innovative pollution prevention technologies, sustainable economic development, and climate solutions while learning from top-tier academic and scientific experts in the fields of environmental engineering, energy, and sustainable resource management.
The programme is designed to equip graduates with the systemic thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to adapt global technologies to local contexts, create innovative solutions for resource use, and contribute to the ongoing development of environmental and climate technologies.
Why Environmental Engineering at RTU?
Environmental engineers bear tremendous responsibility and are essential for the proper functioning of society, developing the technological innovations needed to safeguard, improve, and optimise our infrastructure and implementing sustainable solutions to modern-day challenges. They design systems that produce safe drinking water, mitigate air pollution, solve waste management, and tackle the impacts of natural disasters.
RTU has defined sustainability as a cornerstone value of our policies and uses it as a guiding principle for our initiatives to ensure we have a positive impact on climate and society. Our dedication to the cause has been recognised on the global stage and is exemplified in our ranking as the 57th greenest university in the world(GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025).
The RTU advantage:
- Gain access to our modern facilities, including the best-equipped prototyping workshop in the Baltic states and impressive supercomputing resources, and take advantage of our next-generation equipment.
- Learn from world-class faculty and dedicated research mentors and expand your academic horizons through study-abroad opportunities.
- Build a global network by studying alongside students from over 100 countries, engaging in industry events, and participating in student-led innovation initiatives that connect you to the future of engineering.
Questions?
Want to learn more about the programme, accommodation options, or admission requirements? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Admissions team:
admission@rtu.lv
+371 67089766 (call)
+371 25714286 (WhatsApp, messages only)
Compulsory Study Courses
- Environmental Mathematics
- Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics
- Physics
- Environmental Engineering Chemistry and Materials Science
- Civil Protection
- Innovative Product Development and Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Study Field
- Introduction to Environmental Research Methods and Theory
- Introduction to Environmental System Dynamics Modelling
- Sustainable Development
- Geographic Information Systems
- Introduction to Biotechonomy
- Air Quality Engineering
- Smart Energy Systems
- Concepts and Technologies of Waste Management
Compulsory Elective Study Courses
Field-Specific Study Courses
- Thermal Energy Systems: Basic Course
- Combustion Processes
- Demand Side Management
- Basics of Systems Simulation
- Energy Audit
- Heating and Cooling Supply Systems
- Practice
- Raw Materials and Resources
- Environmental Monitoring
- Carbon Dioxide Capture, Storage, and Utilization
- Metrology
- Theoretical Aspects of Climate Technologies
- Air Pollution Control
- Microbiology of Engineering Systems
- Wastewater Treatment
- Gas and Fluid Mechanics
- Hydrological Processes and Modelling
- Artificial Recharge of Groundwater
- Risk Analysis of Water Resources
- Basics in Biology
- Water Treatment Technology
- Interdisciplinary Project
- Environmental Engineering, Part 2
Humanities and Social Sciences Study Courses
- General Sociology
- Sociology of Management
- Sociology of Personalities and Small Groups
- Politology
- Political System of Latvia
- United Europe and Latvia
Languages
- The Terminology Minimum in English
- The Terminology Minimum in German
- Latvian for Foreign Students
Other Courses
- Free Elective Study Courses
- Final Examination: Bachelor Thesis
Graduates of this study programme will possess specialised knowledge of environmental protection systems and the factors affecting environmental quality, enabling them to analyse and explain environmental challenges.
They will be capable of offering effective environmental pollution prevention solutions, integrating modern environmental and climate technologies, and assessing their impacts from engineering, economic, environmental, and social perspectives.
Additionally, they will have the skills to independently gather, analyse, and apply informationon environmental and climate technologies, energy efficiency, and sustainable resource management, utilising a scientific approach to make informed decisions and solve complex problems in environmental engineering projects.
The Latvian government offers scholarships for RTU bachelor’s and master’s students from select countries.
To apply, you must receive provisional acceptance from RTU. For more information about the application process and the list of eligible countries, visit the Study in Latvia website.
Scholarship:
- €500 per month for bachelor’s students for up to 10 months;
- €600 per month for master’s students for up to 10 months.
Eligible applicants:
- Bachelor's students who have already completed at least 1 academic year at any higher education institution (HEI);
- Master’s students from any previous HEI.
Graduates of this study programme will have diverse career prospects in various sectors, including environmental protection, energy (thermal energy and smart energy), energy efficiency, and resource management.
They will be equipped to work in industries that integrate and evaluate innovative environmental and climate technologies, as well as in public authorities involved in the development and implementation of environmental legislation.
Additionally, graduates can contribute to the development of environmental engineering at the municipal level, conduct research in the environmental engineering and energy sectors, and lead the development and implementation of environmental engineering projects.
An ideal candidate for this programme is someone:
- with a strong academic background, particularly in mathematics;
- passionate about environmental issues and committed to addressing current challenges in sustainability and pollution prevention;
- possessing a strong interest in engineering and a desire to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems;
- ready to develop systemic thinking and problem-solving skills;
- who wants to study at a university that prioritises sustainability;
- keen to build a successful career in the fields of environmental engineering, energy, and sustainable resource management.
