Rīgas Ziemeļvalstu Augstskolu

Name

Rīgas Ziemeļvalstu Augstskolu

Legal name

SIA "Rīgas Ziemeļvalstu augstskola"

Website

https://rnu.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Erasmus+ and Government-Sponsored Exchange Partnerships (EDAIABAJ), International Student Academic & Personal Support (case management, referrals) (EDALANAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Business administration programs
• Bachelor degree programs
• Master degree programs
• International study programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees from bachelor's, master's, and short-cycle programs. Business Administration (Global BBA) program costs €12,000 per year (€6,000 for Year 1).
2. Registration Fees: Application and registration fees from prospective students. Latvian students pay €40 registration fee; international students pay €180 or €300.
3. International Student Recruitment: Revenue from recruiting international students through branch offices in Uzbekistan and Ukraine, with support services for visas and residence permits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Riga Nordic University is a private higher education institution that delivers tuition-funded bachelor's, master's, and short-cycle academic programs in business administration, psychology, information systems, tourism management, and computer sciences, taught primarily in Latvian and English. It supplements instruction with Erasmus+ international exchanges, a Business Incubator, a Career Centre, and a Scientific Institute that publishes the peer-reviewed IAS journal. Operations are supported by regional branches in Latvia, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine that recruit and serve students internationally.

Product overview

Riga Nordic University (Rīgas Ziemeļvalstu Augstskola) offers a comprehensive higher education portfolio comprising first-cycle (Bachelor's), second-cycle (Master's), and short-cycle programs. The academic offerings include Psychology (Bachelor's and Master's), Business Administration with multiple pathways including a specialized Global BBA for International Baccalaureate graduates, Business Administration in Tourism with specializations in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Restaurant and Club Business Management, and Digital Technologies in Tourism, Information Systems, Programming of Unmanned Systems, Music Management, and Computer Systems (Master's). The university also publishes the Scientific Journal IAS (Interdisciplinarity in Applied Sciences). Student support services include a Business Incubator for entrepreneurial development, Career Centre, and Library. The institution participates in Erasmus+ international exchange programs. The Scientific Institute conducts interdisciplinary research including AI/machine learning studies. All programs are offered primarily in Latvian and English, with some programs available in both languages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Interdisciplinarity in Applied Sciences (IAS): International double peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing research at the intersections of engineering, management, and computer sciences.
• RNU Science Week
• Business Incubator

Products and services

• Psychology (Bachelor's) First-cycle academic bachelor's study program providing education in psychology with theoretical knowledge and research skills. Duration: 3 years full-time. Awarded degree: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.
• Organizational Psychology (Master's) Second-cycle professional master's study program raising students' theoretical knowledge in psychology, developing practical research skills, and building competencies for professional work in organizational environments. Duration: 2 years full-time. Language: Latvian.
• Business Administration (Global BBA) Bachelor's program specifically designed for International Baccalaureate graduates, offering a faster route to a globally oriented business degree. Duration: 4 years. Language: English. Tuition: €12,000 per year; Year 1 reduced to €6,000.
• Business Administration (Bachelor's) Professional bachelor's study program in business management with specializations including Business Management, Information Technology Management, Business Communication, Music Management, and Business Psychology and Management. Duration: 4 years full-time or 4.5 years part-time. Includes paid internship opportunities in European companies.
• Business Administration in Tourism (Bachelor's) Professional bachelor's degree program training tourism managers who can establish and manage innovative tourism businesses, with specializations covering hospitality management, restaurant/club business management, and digital technologies in tourism. Duration: 4 years full-time or 4.5 years part-time. Degree: Professional Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in Tourism.
• Information Systems (Bachelor's) Professional bachelor's study program providing in-depth knowledge in programming, database management, systems analysis, project management, and IT security.
• Programming of Unmanned Systems (Bachelor's) Study program preparing students to work in management positions in companies and organizations, developing strategic thinking and leadership skills with an unmanned systems specialization.
• Music Management (Bachelor's) Unique program in Latvia combining management and entrepreneurship fundamentals with show business, training professionals for production, event management, concert touring, and recording industry.
• Tourism Service Organisation (Short-Cycle) Short-cycle program training tourism organizers to work in tourism and hospitality enterprises, preparing attractive and sustainable tourism service programs. Duration: 2 years full-time or 2.5 years part-time.
• Business Administration (Master's) Professional master's study program preparing graduates to respond to external environment challenges using modern management methodologies. Duration: 1.1-2 years. Languages: Latvian and English.
• Computer Systems (Master's) Master's program in Computer Systems corresponding to the Information Technologies study field, providing skills in business process analysis, IT solutions development, and documentation according to ICT standards. Duration: 1.5-2 years. Qualifications: System Analyst.

Quantifiable outcome

• 171 graduates received diplomas at summer 2026 ceremony
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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AI capability1 record

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SEMS Research CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between RNU Research Institute and SEMS Research Centre to foster research and innovation collaboration in areas essential for sustainable societal growth and security.
• University of TartucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to promote interdisciplinary research and education in the social sciences, focusing on topical societal issues and regional development.
• Scientific Institute for Natural NeurostimulationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to advance research on neurophysiological mechanisms underlying learning and cognition, supporting development of innovative methods to enhance cognitive performance in educational and clinical contexts.
• University of BambergmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally renowned German university specialising in humanities, social sciences, economics and computer science.
• Osnabrück UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university known for interdisciplinary approach to research and wide range of study programmes in social sciences, natural sciences and humanities.
• Western Norway University of Applied SciencesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education institution in Norway offering professionally oriented study and research programmes.
• Klaipeda State University of Applied SciencesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLithuanian higher education institution offering professionally oriented study programmes and practical application of knowledge.
• Klaipėdos valstybinė kolegija (Klaipėda State University of Applied Sciences)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration on Turku region tourism potential assessment among travelers from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Poland.
• Savonia University of Applied SciencesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to promote applied research, education and innovation through practical, work-oriented solutions.
• Kyiv National Economic UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Ukrainian university specialising in economics, management and social sciences.
• Kyiv National University of Technologies and DesignmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian higher education institution specialising in design, engineering, technology and arts.
• Technological Institute (TEI) of CreteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek higher education institution known for focus on applied sciences, technology and regional development.
• Piraeus University of Applied Science (PUAS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek higher education institution specialising in practice-oriented studies and research.
• Universidad del CaribeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican higher education institution offering studies with focus on sustainable development, innovation and regional development.
• Baltic Management Development Association (BMDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership creates dynamic platform for advancing management science and practice through cross-cultural collaboration and shared experiences.
• Ceeman (International Association for Management Development in Dynamic Societies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal organisation of business schools, universities and corporate partners dedicated to promoting innovative and quality management education in changing economies.
• LIKTA (Latvian Information and Communication Technology Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership aims to promote innovation and excellence in the ICT sector through collaborative initiatives, research and knowledge exchange.
• International School PremiersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution in Latvia offering modern and internationally oriented curriculum for children and young people.
• University of Life Sciences in LublinmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration on Turku region tourism potential assessment among travelers from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Poland.
• Naantali Spa HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism industry partner for Turku region tourism potential research project, providing trust and collaboration for market research.
• Alfred Nobel UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble-diploma program partner allowing students to earn credentials from both institutions.
• VsI eMundus (Lithuania)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in GATE Erasmus+ project for developing teacher competences to help gifted and talented pupils reach their full potential.
• Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in GATE Erasmus+ project; hosts Centre for Gifted Students; coordinated development of GATE curriculum.
• Zinev Art Technologies (Bulgaria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in GATE Erasmus+ project for gifted education methodology development.
• Ron Vardi Centre (Israel)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in GATE project; hosted second international partners meeting; Centre for Gifted Children with extensive expertise.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga): A private business school in Riga offering bachelor's and master's programs in economics and business. SSE Riga is a direct peer for RNU's business administration programs, attracting similar international and Baltic students with English-language instruction.
• ISMA University: A private university in Latvia offering business, IT, and management programs with international student recruitment. Relevant peer given RNU's Cherkasy representation is explicitly operated as the ISMA Cherkasy regional office, indicating historical or operational ISMA connection.
• RISEBA University of Applied Sciences: A private university in Riga offering business, management, and technology programs in English and Latvian. Most direct head-to-head peer for RNU in the Latvian private higher education market, competing for the same domestic and international student pool.
• Turiba University: A private university in Riga focused on business administration, tourism, and hospitality management — directly overlapping with RNU's Business Administration in Tourism and tourism-related specializations. Comparable private-institution positioning in the Latvian market.

Broad incumbents

• Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies: A public university in Latvia covering economics, IT, and management. While broader and publicly funded, it competes for the same domestic student pool that RNU targets with its Business Administration and IT programs.
• University of Latvia: The largest public university in Latvia offering comprehensive programs across business, psychology, IT, and economics. Although public and substantially larger, it competes for the same Latvian students and offers similar broad program coverage.
• Riga Technical University: Latvia's leading public technical university covering IT, computer systems, and engineering. RTU competes directly with RNU's Information Systems and Computer Systems programs, though with significantly larger scale and brand recognition.

Regional players

• University of Tartu: Estonia's flagship public university and a key RNU Erasmus+ partner. Comparable in program breadth and competes for cross-Baltic student mobility, though as a much larger publicly funded institution.
• Vilnius University: Lithuania's largest public university offering business, IT, and psychology programs. Serves as a regional incumbent competing for international students from CIS and EU countries that RNU also targets.
• ISM University of Management and Economics: A leading private business school in Lithuania offering management and economics programs in English. Comparable private-institution model in the Baltic region serving similar international and Eastern European student markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/riganordicuniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riga-nordic-university-rnu
• Instagraminstagram.com/riganordicuniversity

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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