RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY inaugurates ‘Riga TU - Information and Study Centre’ in Chennai
- Indian student aspirants can now benefit from the wealth of information and guidance on higher level of educational opportunities at the European University
Chennai, October 2019: Riga Technical University (RTU), the oldest technical university in the Baltics
announced, the launch of its first office, ‘Riga TU Information and Study Centre’
in Chennai. This University is located at Latvia and run by the Latvian Government.
Located in Thyagaraya Nagar, the
new study centre endeavours to
provide better service to students and cooperation partners across India by
functioning as a dedicated one-point source for
the Indian student aspirants on the varied aspects of studying at RTU.
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(L to R) Mrs. Zane Purlaura - Deputy Director, International
cooperation and Studies Riga Technical University and Prof. Igors Tipans -
Deputy Rector, International Cooperation and Studies Riga Technical University
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In addition, the
centre will also help with the following:
- Assess prospective student applications for various programmes, ensuring easy and early assessment;
- Provide development and managerial support to the double degree programmes, including short term student exchange programmes;
- Development and implementation support for foundation semester programme;
- Overall incorporation of the office in the city
The occasion saw the esteemed presence of Prof. Igors Tipans -
Deputy Rector, International Cooperation and Studies Riga Technical University
and Mrs. Zane Purlaura - Deputy Director, International cooperation and
Studies Riga Technical University, who presented the
country Latvia, the University Riga and the varied study options for the Indian
students.
About Riga Technical University (RTU): RTU is accredited, internationally recognised European
university that implements academic and professional study programmes of
advanced quality. RTU has been highly evaluated by the international experts
within the Institutional Evaluation Programme carried out by the European
University Association (EUA).
RTU hosts the largest
number of students from India, across its various study programmes there are
more than 1000 students from different states of India pursuing their higher
education studies however the total population of international students at RTU
exceeds 3500 students. Internationalisation is one of the key elements for a
modern university to be successful. RTU is highly active in international
affairs but always keeps the interests of the student in its heart. Riga Technical
University believe that university should not just react to changes in the
society; it should be the driving force for change!
University’s Achievements:
To know. To be able. To
create.
With
such a slogan RTU welcomes the students to share with them the knowledge that
is necessary to promote the development of Latvia and the entire world.
SCIENCE SIX SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH DIRECTIONS/PLATFORMS:
- Energy and Environment,
- Cities and Urban Development,
- Information and Communication,
- Transport,
- Materials, Processes and Technologies,
- Safety and Security.
RESEARCH CAPACITY ENSURED
BY:
- 415 researchers,
- 30 laboratories,
- Advanced infrastructure,
- Innovation and technology transfer, cooperation with the industry.
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