MSc Computer Systems

MSc Computer Systems is a postgraduate (master's) course in computer science & it at Riga Technical University in Riga, Latvia. It takes 2 years (120 ECTS), with intakes in September and January (January 2027 deadline: 15 November 2026).

Riga Technical University is a public institution, ranked 751–760 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €6,150 a year, about ₹6.5 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly €12,300 (≈ ₹13 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Fee shown on the programme page (€6,150); confirm whether it is per year

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Latvia as a whole: €9,400–15,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at Riga Technical University for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A bachelor's degree in a related field (for MSc Computer Systems: computer science, IT, electrical engineering, maths, physics or similar).
• References, a motivation letter and a recorded online interview. Some programmes add an online exam; MSc Computer Systems has five 45-minute sections (maths, algorithms, data structures, programming and databases).
• English: the same tests and scores as for bachelor's degrees.
• Most master's take two years; MSc Civil Construction and Real Estate Management has a 1.5-year option.

For this course: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE 59 or Cambridge B2 First (or proof of English-medium education).

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This course starts in: September and January (January 2027 deadline: 15 November 2026).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Latvia, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet (bachelor's), or bachelor's degree and transcript (master's), in English or officially translated
• English test score, or a letter confirming English-medium education
• At least one reference (two for the BBA)
• Motivation letter
• Recorded video interview and online test results, where required
• For the residence permit: proof of €9,400 a year for living costs and proof of tuition payment

• State scholarships for foreign students (Latvian government)

  Master's and doctoral; for citizens of partner countries

  Value: Monthly stipend

  Offered under bilateral agreements; check whether Indian citizens are eligible in the current year's call.

  Official page

• Erasmus+ mobility grants

  Enrolled students

  Value: Monthly grant for a semester or traineeship in another EU country

  RTU degree students through the university's Erasmus+ partnerships.

  Official page

Riga Technical University (RTU) traces its history to the Riga Polytechnicum, founded in 1862 as the first technical university in the Baltic region. Today it is Latvia's main university for engineering, IT, architecture and technology management, and is placed in the 751–760 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027.

Most of RTU's teaching now takes place on a modern campus on Ķīpsala, an island in the Daugava river opposite Riga's Old Town, with its historic main building in the Old Town itself. RTU also runs the RTU Riga Business School, which teaches an English-taught BBA and an MBA aimed at international students.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Latvia

• Cybersecurity Management (EN), 2 yearsUL FinTech Business School (formerly BA School of Business and Finance)2 years (120 ECTS) · €5,200 / year
• Cybersecurity Management (EN), 2.5 yearsUL FinTech Business School (formerly BA School of Business and Finance)2.5 years (150 ECTS, with internship) · €4,600 / year
• Professional Master's in Computer SystemsRiga Nordic University (formerly ISMA)1.5–2 years (90 or 120 credit points) · €3,900 / year
• Information Technologies (Master of Engineering)Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies2 years (120 ECTS) · €3,300 / year
• MSc Computer Science: Software EngineeringTransport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI)1.5–2 years (90 or 120 ECTS) · €4,500 / year
• MSc Management of Information Systems: IT Project Management (double degree with UWE Bristol)Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI)1.5–2 years (90 or 120 ECTS) · €6,500 / year

More courses at Riga Technical University

• BSc Computer Systems3 years (180 ECTS) · €5,030 / year
• MSc Cybersecurity Engineering2 years (120 ECTS) · €5,590 / year
• MSc Business Informatics2 years (120 ECTS) · €5,650 / year
• BBA Bachelor of Business Administration (RTU Riga Business School, non-EU applicants)3 years (180 ECTS) · €7,550 / year
• BSc Engineering Technology, Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering3 years (181.5 ECTS) · €4,030 / year
• MSc Industrial Engineering and Management2 years (120 ECTS) · €4,700 / year

We researched this page on 23 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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