Latvian higher education institutions continue to make significant strides in global higher education, as reflected in the latest QS World University Rankings 2025. With institutions showing steady progress, this represents a significant achievement for Latvia’s academic landscape.

• Riga Technical University (RTU) has climbed from the 751-760 range in 2024 to a stronger position in the 721-730 range for 2025. This improvement highlights the university’s focus on research and technology-driven education.
• University of Latvia (UL) also saw progress, moving up from 801-850 in 2024 to 781-790 in 2025. This rise reflects the university’s growing reputation in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

In addition to global rankings, Latvian higher education institutions have earned recognition in the QS Europe 2025 rankings:

1. Riga Technical University ranks 258 in Europe, slightly improving from 262 the previous year.
2. University of Latvia follows closely, ranked at 267.
3. Rīga Stradiņš University holds the 377 position.
4. Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies ranks 455 in Europe, showing a significant improvement from its previous 484 position, reflecting its growing reputation in the fields of agriculture and natural sciences.
5. Daugavpils University is ranked in the 521-530 range.
6. Ventspils University of Applied Sciences rounds out the Latvian institutions, maintaining its position in the 601+ range.

Latvian higher education institutions have also made their mark in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025:

• Both University of Latvia and Riga Technical University have been placed in the 1001-1200 range, showcasing their continued global relevance in the fields of research, teaching, and international outlook.
• Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies and Rīga Stradiņš University both hold positions in the 1501+ category, reflecting their ongoing contributions to specialised fields such as agriculture, technology, and medicine.

The notable growth of Latvian higher education institutions in the QS World University Rankings and strong position hold in THE World University Rankings is a testament to the country’s commitment to academic excellence. With their steady improvement and continued recognition in both global and European rankings, Latvia’s higher education institutions are strengthening their global presence, attracting more international students, and fostering cutting-edge research.