Universities in Riga, Latvia
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Riga
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. University of Latvia with highest ranking among universities in Riga ranked #1639.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: Urap published most recent results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Includes 3 universities from Riga.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: Latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK. 2 universities from Riga appear in this ranking.
  • 27 Oct, 2023: Publication of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering). Riga Technical University ranked #401.

Rankings of universities in Riga, Latvia 2024

  • #1 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #801 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #1639 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 10 more rankings of University of Latvia and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

  • #2 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #751 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #2114 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 12 more rankings of Riga Technical University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

  • #4 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #901 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #2324 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 9 more rankings of Riga Stradins University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects


#4
Latvia

Baltic International Academy

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  • #7 
  • #6441 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#5
Latvia

Art Academy of Latvia

  • #9 
  • #11991 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #6 
  • #301 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]
  • #3 
  • #1179 
RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 25 May, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #1096 
RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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#7
Latvia

Stockholm School of Economics in Riga

  • #6 
  • #6377 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#8
Latvia

Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration


#9
Latvia

Latvian Academy of Culture


#10
Latvia

School of Business Administration Turiba


#11
Latvia

Riga Graduate School of Law

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#12
Latvia

Jazepa Vitola Latvian Academy of Music


#13
Latvia

BA School of Business and Finance

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#14
Latvia

Latvian Maritime Academy

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#15
Latvia

Latvian Academy of Sports Education

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#16
Latvia

Information Systems Management Institute

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#17
Latvia

Higher School of Economic and Culture


#18
Latvia

Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy


#19
Latvia

International Higher School of Practical Psychology


Highest subject rankings of universities in Riga

Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#401 
University of Latvia
Physics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#401 
Riga Technical University
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#601 
Riga Technical University
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#601 
University of Latvia
Social Sciences THE World University Rankings by Subject
#601 
University of Latvia

Riga Key Facts for International Students

7 out of 19 Universities in Riga Ranked in at least one ranking

16 Different Rankings list Universities in Riga (13 institution and 3 subject rankings)

1 Global Rankings rank Universities in Riga Among TOP 200

Population: 743000

Time: GMT +2

District/province: Rīga,

Living costs for students in Riga:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 54* (46% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 47* (53% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 44* (56% cheaper than London)
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type F
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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FAQ

University of Latvia ranks #1 in Riga in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Riga Riga Technical University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 18 rankings where Riga Technical University is listed.

University of Latvia is ranked best in Riga for Medicine & Health (Medicine). See all rankings for the University of Latvia.

Riga Technical University is ranked best in Riga for Natural Sciences (Physics). See all rankings for the Riga Technical University.

Riga Technical University is ranked best in Riga for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the Riga Technical University.

University of Latvia is ranked best in Riga for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the University of Latvia.

University of Latvia is ranked best in Riga for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Sciences). See all rankings for the University of Latvia.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% Papers per faculty 10% International research network 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Urap

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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