Founded in 1862, Rigas Tehniska universitate (Riga Technical University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Riga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Daugavpils, Liepaja, Ventspils, Cesis. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Rigas Tehniska universitate (RTU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Rigas Tehniska universitate (RTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 158 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 