Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI)

Overview

Transport and telecommunication institute (lat. Transporta un sakaru institūts – TSI) – is a modern university with the centennial history. TSI – is the university-successor of the legendary RKIIGA (Riga Red-Banner Civil Aviation Institute) and RAU (Riga Aviation University).

In the present-day appearance TSI was established in 1999. Nowadays TSI – is the only one private technical higher educational institution in Latvia, where you can get higher education in Latvian and English languages. The Institute received permanent accreditation in Latvia as a higher education institution.    

The Institute provides with the academic programs in the following directions: transport and logistics, computer sciences, electronics and telecommunication, economics and management, aviation transport. In June 2013 all education directions of TSI received accreditation for the maximum period – 6 years.

In TSI you can get higher professional education of first and second levels, bachelor and master degrees, prepare and defend a doctoral dissertation.

TSI is conducting the diversified research scientific work. According to the results of expert evaluation Transport and Telecommunication Institute is the only one among private colleges included in the list of leading scientific institutions, acting in Latvia.

Total amount of institute graduates – more than 7500.

Current amount of students – about 3000.

There are students from Russia, India, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, UK and other countries in TSI. The most popular education directions for foreign students: logistics, information technologies, aviation.

TSI – is accredited education, splendid lecturing staff, science and technology base, answering to the latest requirements, maximum considered learning environment, and, of course, diploma, admitted in the most World countries. 

Accommodation

1. Duck Republik Revolutionary Student hotel is located just across the street from the Transport and Telecommunication Institute. The Hotel is around 15 minutes’ walk from the city center, close to the railway station and just near the beautiful park. Famous traditional Latvian cuisine LIDO restaurant is reachable in 20 minutes. MOLS and Akropole shopping centres (including cinema, ice skating rink, restaurants) are also easy to reach. RIMI grocery store is 500 m away.

Each room in Duck Republik is equipped with a bathroom and a fridge. All the prices include all utilities and Wi-Fi, as well as Bi-weekly room cleaning. 4 spacious kitchens are shared in the hall. Duck Republik also offers studio rooms with a small kitchen and air conditioner.

Hotel has everything you need under one roof for a comfortable stay: gym, yoga room, chill and study common area, parking, laundry, pool table and board games, Quacktails bar, Sony PlayStation corner, constant events and parties, friendly staff and international community.

Website: https://duckrepublik.eu/

2. Riga Apartment offers budget-friendly apartments in Riga’s centre, just 10-15 minutes’ walk away from Riga old-town and 15 minutes’ from TSI by public transport. The apartments are functional, furnished with one/two/ three single beds, toilet and shower, studio- type apartments with one or two bedrooms are also available.

https://rigaapartment.com/?lang=lv

3. Planning to study or build the next unicorn startup in Riga? Looking for a modern-but-homey place to stay? SHED is designed for YOU!

Shed Co-living is a modern newly built accommodation complex for students and young professionals. Residents will enjoy not only private fully equipped rooms with kitchenettes and bathrooms, but also modern common areas: study rooms, leisure and play areas, gym, cinema screen, fully equipped large kitchen, cozy courtyard and roof terrace with space for the community gatherings. For the convenience of everyone, there will be coffee, snacks, laundry and printing services, a secure parking lot for cars and bicycles, and an EV charging station. We have different sizes and types of rooms for your comfortable life. The rental price includes use of all common areas, high-speed internet, gym, utility fees.

https://shedcoliving.com/riga/