Architecture
The programme “Architecture" is not a profession but a lifestyle. The school of architecture does not have a definite address, it is the whole world.”
Prof. Ahmet Eyüce
Website of the programme: www.architecture.riseba.lv
About programme
The academic bachelor study programme “Architecture” is an international, contemporary
and competitive architecture study programme taught in English. The number of recognised local and foreign professionals from architecture and related fields together with the students make up the faculty’s multicultural community thus opening the gateway to the international careers in
architecture, urban planning, design or other interdisciplinary realms.
| Degree awarded: | Bachelor of Engineering Sciences in Architecture (This programme accreditation is valid until December 3, 2019) |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Study fee | 6000 EUR (full tuition fee), 4800 EUR (with the discount for citizens and permanent residents of Republic of Latvia) |
| Form of study: | full-time studies |
| International opportunities: | one semester abroad (ERASMUS+ Programme) |
Until 14.07.2018 you should apply online via portal Latvija.lv
After that you can apply via Dreamapply Apply online
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| Programme Director Dr.h.c.arch. Janis Dripe +371 28625222 [email protected] |
Deputy Director, International project manager, lecturer: Dina Suhanova +371 22306818 [email protected] |
Study environment
Studies are held at RISEBA Architecture and Media Centre H2O 6.
Every year in spring second and third-year students undergo internships outside Latvia.
Why RISEBA, why Architecture?
RISEBA University College offers contemporary and high-quality education. RISEBA is the place where “BUSINESS MEETS ART”.
As from 2011 RISEBA offers a unique and truly international study programme in Architecture in English.
The best European and American educational standards of Architecture are integrated into this new study programme. By establishing a new course of Architecture studies RISEBA has taken the next step in accomplishing its mission: to become “THE GATEWAY TO AN INTERNATIONAL CAREER!”.
Advantages of the programme
- the international study environment
- the possibility to thoroughly master the English language
- studying abroad for one semester within ERASMUS+ programme
- internships abroad
- academic staff with international experience
- library, computer classrooms, specialiSed computer programmes, equipped design studios and modelling workshops
- a variety of courses of students' choice.
Form of study and tuition fees
| Form of study | Duration | Language | Fee per 2017/2018 year, EUR |
| full time studies | 3.5 years | English | 6000 EUR |
| full-time studies with the discount* | 3.5 years | English | 4800 EUR |
* 20% discount applies to citizens and permanent residents of the Republic of Latvia. Discount applied to the whole study period - 3,5 years.
Entrance requirements
Entrance requirements for EU citizens
- centralized exams in English and Mathematics*
- entrance examination in drawing/spatial modeling
- interview and work portfolio (documentation of previously performed works reflecting a person’s individuality, creativity and capacity for work in any field and techniques (photo, cinema, music, dance, computer graphics, multimedia, design, installations, etc.)***.
*For those who have obtained secondary education until 2004, centralized exam certificates are not required. If a person has not passed the centralized exams, RISEBA will additionally organise entrance examinations in English.
**The application process usually opens in June. Please follow the information on our website in order not to miss the application deadlines.
***On demand.
Entrance requirements for non-EU citizens
Step 1: The candidate should submit the following documents:
- The candidate should submit his/her portfolio of creative work (drawings, paintings etc) reflecting the true interests and passion. Please send it as a PDF document not exceeding 5 MB
- Motivation letter in English
- CV in English
- Copies of diplomas from previous education
Step 2: If necessary, a Skype interview with the candidate will be arrayed. (optional)
Step 3: The board of the faculty will review all the portfolios and send acceptance or refusal a letter to the candidate not later than in 2 weeks.
Programme curriculum
Studies in six fields of concentration:
- Architectural Design
- Fine Art
- Building Technology and Science
- Project Management, Economics and Law
- City Planning
- History and Theory of Architecture
- Humanities and Social Subjects
- Internships
- Bachelor Thesis.
*Architecture students are encouraged to compose their curriculum by choosing additional study courses from the Creative and Business programmes.
The curriculum aims to integrate the knowledge of all these diverse, yet complementing domains. The main aspiration is to provide students with the ability to analytical thinking and problem solving: granting the knowledge, intellectual capacity and practical skills of interrelating apparently separate domains of the architectural realm of theory and practice.
The successive years of the curriculum are built upon one another in Architectural Design studies. Each academic year the curriculum aims to explore consequently more complex issues and scales of design problems as such:
- Principles of Design
- Private Space and Dwelling
- Public Space and Place-making
- Urban Space and Urban regeneration
Contents*
| Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Semester 1 Fundamentals of Visual Structures and Composition Basics of design I Math (Calculus) I Descriptive geometry I Environmental psychology Fine arts I English for Architects I Introduction to Architectural culture I |
Semester 3 Architectural Design I Building technologies and practices I Introduction to architectural structural systems Fine arts III Computer media in architecture History of art, architecture and urban design II Sociology Practical philosophy |
| Semester 2 Basics of design II Basics of building technologies Math (Calculus) II Descriptive geometry II Fine arts II English for Architects II History of art, architecture and urban design I Study practice Ethics and social responsibility in architecture |
Semester 4 Architectural Design II Building science and application I Building technologies and practices II Architectural structures I Fine arts IV Computer applications in design I History of art, architecture and urban design III Study practice Civil protection |
| Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Semester 5 Architectural Design III Building science and application II Building technologies and practices III Architectural structures II Landscape architecture Computer applications in design II Architectural theory and criticism I Latvian architecture |
Semester 7 Interior (Fine arts) Study practice Basics of legal aspects Sustainable design Organization management Bachelor Thesis (Final/State Exam) |
| Semester 6 Architectural Design IV Architectural structures III Architectural theory and Criticism II Building science and application III Urban design Project and construction management Economics Basics of work safety Cultural heritage |
*A wide range of free selection courses (Section C) are available. Architecture students are invited to compose their curriculum by choosing additional courses also Creative and Business programmes.
Programme description
Brochure about a programme.
Contacts
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RISEBA Architecture and media centre H2O 6 Adress: Durbes street 4, Riga, LV-1007 |
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