Architecture
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Professional post-graduate programme: Master of Architecture (MA) is a logical continuation of RISEBA University, Faculty of Architecture and Design ( FAD), Bachelor of Science Architecture programme.
The MA programme is an accredited professional degree in architecture which permits graduates to pursue architects’ professional certification and accepted in the Republic of Latvia.
Degree awarded |
Professional Master's degree in Architecture |
CP / ECTS |
80 CP / 120 ECTS |
Accreditation |
Until 2nd February, 2029 |
Study form |
Full time evening studies |
Study Specialization |
Standard Track Specialization Track |
Language |
English |
Tuition fee per year |
7800 EUR (for citizens of EU, EEA, CIS countries, Georgia, Ukraine and other countries) 8200EUR (for non EU countries) |
Programme length |
2 years |
The accreditation process of the study field is currently underway. At the end of this process, a new accreditation term will take effect.
Programme director
Mg. Theol. BArch Rūdolfs Dainis Šmits
Phone: +371 29515554; e-mail: [email protected]
Programme curriculum
Architecture and Urban Planning studies | Business, Professional practice, Law and BIM technologies |
Architecture Design and Research: sustainability and construction industry trends Urban planning and global planning trends Urban anthropology, social and economic forces Transport infrastructure and modality Urban planning research documentation methodology Heritage protection, preservation guidelines and urban planning |
Building Information modelling Sustainable Design (BREEAM and LEED) Professional Law and liability International practice, design and project management Social competence Business administration and management |
Electives and Independent study options | Internship |
Design innovation and experimental research projects Fine art studies Languages |
Study methods
Professional postgraduate programme "Architecture" is designed to provide students with professional postgraduate level education and practical experience of a high quality in architecture and urban planning, as well as deep theoretical knowledge in architecture and urban planning science, which would be beneficial for correspondent scientific field and grow Latvian intellectual potential in accordance with European Union standards and priorities due to ongoing process of globalization.
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International opportunities
Erasmus+ study mobility
* Any full-time student of the Master's programme in Architecture who has completed at least one year of study can go to the Erasmus+ exchange programme.
* A student can go to study for 1 or 2 semesters at one of the RISEBA partner universities. The duration of study mobility is 2-12 months.
* The student does not have to pay for the period spent in the study and practice exchange programme abroad, the tuition fee is covered by the partner university, but the student continues to pay the RISEBA tuition fee. For the period spent abroad during the mobility, the student is awarded an Erasmus+ scholarship to cover transport and accommodation costs.
* Erasmus+ Internship Mobility means that a student can do an internship in one of the companies they are interested in in one of the Erasmus+ programme countries. The student receives an Erasmus+ scholarship for this internship period. The duration of the internship mobility is 2-12 months.
Find out more about Erasmus+ and apply here!
RISEBA Architecture and Media centre H2O 6: address: Durbes street 4, Riga, LV-1007, telephone: + 371 29349122, e-mail: [email protected]