In the heart of the "city where the wind is born," a new chapter of Latvian higher education is unfolding. On March 1, 2024, officially integrated into the Rīga Technical University (RTU) ecosystem, rebranding as the RTU Liepāja Academy. This merger is more than a name change; it is a strategic fusion designed to revitalize the Kurzeme region by blending decades of pedagogical tradition with cutting-edge engineering and high-tech research. A Legacy Rooted in Community

Officially integrated into the Riga Technical University (RTU) ecosystem.

Despite this technological pivot, the Academy remains committed to its roots. It continues to offer a diverse array of programs across four faculties: Science and Engineering, Management and Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, and Pedagogy and Social Work.

Limited compared to RTU Riga – don’t expect dozens of specializations.

Developing specialized facilities like a hydrogen laboratory to explore clean energy and a neuroscience laboratory to support local industry by studying consumer behavior.