Faculty of Environmental Engineering
The Faculty of Environmental Engineering at VILNIUS TECH carries out activities corresponding to the level of science and studies of the best technical universities in European countries, attractive to Lithuanian and foreign researchers and students.The multidisciplinary approach of scientific research carried out at the faculty integrates principles of engineering, science, policy and management to create sustainable solutions to the world's most pressing environmental problems.Faculty researchers expand the boundaries of knowledge and innovation. The research areas range from reducing the impact of climate change to the use of secondary raw materials in road construction. Faculty researchers lead and conduct innovative research that contributes to the scientific understanding of environmental processes and supports evidence-based decision-making.We are proud to educate the next generation of engineering leaders through comprehensive degree programs. Our bachelor’s (undergraduate) and master’s (graduate) degree programs are designed to equip students with the technical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and ethical understanding needed to solve complex engineering and technical problems. Whether through hands-on lab experiences, fieldwork opportunities or projects, we empower our students to become agents of positive change.The Sustainability HUB was established in 2023 at the Faculty of Environmental Engineering. It is a place that combines education, business and science.
SUSTAIN HUB LABORATORIES AND WORKSHOP
- Solving sustainability problems using data generation, processing and modeling of different origins (Data Modeling Areas)
- Sustainable food consumption and waste recycling (Sustainable Consumption Experimental Demonstration Area)
- Secondary and multiple use and recycling of materials for the creation of new product prototypes (Eco design zone)
- Open theoretical and practical learning zones have been established in the laboratory, promoting the cooperation of individuals participating in different projects, training streams and challenge solving groups, interdisciplinary learning and ensuring the conditions for continuous hybrid learning in each zone
Bachelor degree
Building Energy Systems Engineering
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In this study programme students acquire knowledge and skills of planning, implementation, maintenance, analysis and evaluation of building energy supply systems - from energy source to consumers, considering the need for the later as well as its impact on the environment and saving possibilities. Students get the basic knowledge of energy engineering. In addition, students learn to ensure comfortable environment in buildings by means of planning, applying and maintaining heat energy consumption, production and supply systems. After the second year of studies, there is a possibility to choose double diploma studies with VILNIUS TECH and South-East Finland University of Applied Sciences Building energetics. The duration of studies is standard, although students spend one year pursuing education in Finland.
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- Energy systemsHeat and gas supply
- Heat production Renewable energy technologiesIndoor climate systems
- Heating, ventilation, air conditioning
- Water supply and sewerage
- Power networks and control systems of the building
- Integrated design of buildings
- Energy systemsHeat and gas supply
- Heat production Renewable energy technologiesIndoor climate systems
- Heating, ventilation, air conditioning
- Water supply and sewerage
- Power networks and control systems of the building
- Integrated design of buildings
INTERNSHIP OR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DURING AND AFTER GRADUATION:
- In companies working in HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), heat production and supply
- Energy professionals – engineers, designers, work and project managers, consultants, company managers, etc
- Work in the design, installation, maintenance and operation of heat generation, heat, electricity or gas supply, space heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration, and renewable energy systems in industrial and public buildings using these systems.
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- In companies working in HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), heat production and supply
- Energy professionals – engineers, designers, work and project managers, consultants, company managers, etc
- Work in the design, installation, maintenance and operation of heat generation, heat, electricity or gas supply, space heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration, and renewable energy systems in industrial and public buildings using these systems.
Environmental Technology
This study program not only imparts environmental knowledge but also cultivates the skills to monitor and assess the extent of environmental pollution. It enables students to plan and implement engineering measures to prevent environmental pollution, enhance the quality of the environment, and design modern environmental facilities to improve human well-being.
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- Air quality
- Climate change Mitigation
- Water supply and waste water management
- Sustainable Environment
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Waste and Sustainable resource management
- Soil and Biodiversity
- Environmental research
- Environmental biotechnology
- Air quality
- Climate change Mitigation
- Water supply and waste water management
- Sustainable Environment
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Waste and Sustainable resource management
- Soil and Biodiversity
- Environmental research
- Environmental biotechnology
INTERNSHIP OR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DURING AND AFTER GRADUATION:
Environmental protection institutions as environmental specialists, who assess the environmental impact of various activities and the compliance of enterprises with environmental requirements
- Waste management center and companies
- Water supply and sewage disposal companies
- Energy and industrial or environmental consulting companies
- or continue education in Master's degree studies
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Environmental protection institutions as environmental specialists, who assess the environmental impact of various activities and the compliance of enterprises with environmental requirements
- Waste management center and companies
- Water supply and sewage disposal companies
- Energy and industrial or environmental consulting companies
- or continue education in Master's degree studies
Sustainability Technologies
The Sustainability Technologies bachelor's program at VILNIUS TECH focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills to address global environmental challenges. It emphasizes sustainable energy systems, resource efficiency, and innovative technologies for managing environmental impact. Graduates are prepared for careers in renewable energy, waste management, energy efficiency, and implementing sustainable solutions in various industries
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Environmental Engineering and Management (Double degree with RTU)
This study program is focused on the development of advanced environmental protection technologies, the development of critical thinking and entrepreneurial competences - all this allows for an integrated solution to environmental and business problems. A lot of attention is paid to the challenges dictated by the principles of the circular economy - resource conservation and recovery processes from various polluted streams, life cycle assessment of products and technologies, climate change management technologies. By knowing how to create added value and solve comprehensive challenges, you will have excellent opportunities to establish yourself in the labor market.
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- Pollution Control
- Resource Management
- Green Technology
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Remediation Technologies
- Environmental Policy
- Sustainable Infrastructure
- Sustainable Design
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Environmental Modeling
- Sustainable Water Management
- Circular Economy
- Environmental Innovation
- Pollution Control
- Resource Management
- Green Technology
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Remediation Technologies
- Environmental Policy
- Sustainable Infrastructure
- Sustainable Design
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Environmental Modeling
- Sustainable Water Management
- Circular Economy
- Environmental Innovation
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
This program opens up wide career opportunities in the global labor market, which requires the ability to analyze complex business, manufacturing or other natural resource management activities and implement sustainable solutions. The need for these specialists is:
- In consulting companies
- In industrial companies
- In governmental and international institutions
- In urban planning and management organizations
- In research institutes, etc
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This program opens up wide career opportunities in the global labor market, which requires the ability to analyze complex business, manufacturing or other natural resource management activities and implement sustainable solutions. The need for these specialists is:
- In consulting companies
- In industrial companies
- In governmental and international institutions
- In urban planning and management organizations
- In research institutes, etc
Innovative Road and Bridge Engineering
This study programme is designed to train specialists capable of applying knowledge of the science of building engineering and practice to form, assess and independently take effective solutions for the purposes of road maintenance and development. Such solutions are based on systemic, critical and constructive thinking and are scientifically reasoned.
Specialists trained in the programme are able to integrate and cross-apply road sectors’ management theory, innovative technological engineering knowledge related with the progress of construction, economy, other sciences and technologies. Studies focus on computer design of the buildings and on work with the latest profession-based software.
Students completing this joint study programme will receive diplomas of Masters’ qualification degree awarded by two universities – VILNIUS TECH and RTU.
VIEW THE PRESENTATIONDISCOVER MORESpecialists trained in the programme are able to integrate and cross-apply road sectors’ management theory, innovative technological engineering knowledge related with the progress of construction, economy, other sciences and technologies. Studies focus on computer design of the buildings and on work with the latest profession-based software.
Students completing this joint study programme will receive diplomas of Masters’ qualification degree awarded by two universities – VILNIUS TECH and RTU.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN:
- Innovative Pavement
- Pavement Structure Design
- Traffic Safety
- Computer Aided Design
- Road
- Bridge
- Bridge Structures
- Network Planning
- Composite Materials
- Innovative Pavement
- Pavement Structure Design
- Traffic Safety
- Computer Aided Design
- Road
- Bridge
- Bridge Structures
- Network Planning
- Composite Materials
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Work as an engineer or a manager for road design, construction, maintenance companies or organizations
- Teaching at a university or college
- Work as an engineer or civil servant in a municipality, the Lithuanian / Latvia Road Administrations, the Ministries of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania / Latvia
- Work as a research expert in institutes and centers;becoming certified specialists in road or railway companies following one year of work experience
- Building a business
- Having mastered professional English, enter the global road and bridge engineering market
- Studying a Doctoral degree programme in engineering.
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- Work as an engineer or a manager for road design, construction, maintenance companies or organizations
- Teaching at a university or college
- Work as an engineer or civil servant in a municipality, the Lithuanian / Latvia Road Administrations, the Ministries of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania / Latvia
- Work as a research expert in institutes and centers;becoming certified specialists in road or railway companies following one year of work experience
- Building a business
- Having mastered professional English, enter the global road and bridge engineering market
- Studying a Doctoral degree programme in engineering.
Innovative Solutions in Geomatics
This joint Master's program aims to train specialists in measurement engineering and geomatics. They analyze problems and apply the latest knowledge in geomatics, geodesy, building simulation, cartography, etc., for decision-making, referring to engineering research. The program focuses on evolving technologies in geomatics, geodesy, laser scanning, and remote research methods, emphasizing digitization, simulation, systematization, and the application of geographic information systems. It lasts 1.5 years, with the 1st term at RTU and the 2nd at VILNIUS TECH. Optional courses in the 3rd term are offered at both universities, funded by the Erasmus program. Graduates receive Master's degrees from both universities: Master's in Measurement Engineering (VILNIUS TECH) and Master's in Geomatics Engineering (RTU).
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- Real-World Focus: Integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, and innovative surveying technologies
- Tailored for Professionals: Ideal for those seeking multifaceted knowledge applicable in various fields
- Skill Development: Graduates acquire expertise in geodesy, BIM, GIS (2D/3D), data analytics, and simulations using Unreal Engine and Unity
- Real-World Focus: Integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, and innovative surveying technologies
- Tailored for Professionals: Ideal for those seeking multifaceted knowledge applicable in various fields
- Skill Development: Graduates acquire expertise in geodesy, BIM, GIS (2D/3D), data analytics, and simulations using Unreal Engine and Unity
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Diverse Career Paths: Work in private companies, government agencies, technology firms, and research institutions
- Industry Applications: GIS analysis, water management, construction (BIM), forest management, and technology ventures with Surveys equipments
The Geomatics market growth aligns well with the focus of the "Innovative Solutions in Geomatics" program on cutting-edge technologies
- Increased Demand for Skilled Professionals: As the Geomatics market expands, there will be a growing demand for professionals with the skills this program offers. Graduates will be well-positioned to take advantage of these opportunities
- Focus on Innovation: The program's emphasis on innovative solutions is perfectly aligned with the market's need for new technologies and applications of geomatics
- Industry Relevance: The program's curriculum, incorporating real-world applications like those mentioned (GIS, BIM, etc.), prepares graduates to directly address the needs of this growing market
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- Diverse Career Paths: Work in private companies, government agencies, technology firms, and research institutions
- Industry Applications: GIS analysis, water management, construction (BIM), forest management, and technology ventures with Surveys equipments
The Geomatics market growth aligns well with the focus of the "Innovative Solutions in Geomatics" program on cutting-edge technologies
- Increased Demand for Skilled Professionals: As the Geomatics market expands, there will be a growing demand for professionals with the skills this program offers. Graduates will be well-positioned to take advantage of these opportunities
- Focus on Innovation: The program's emphasis on innovative solutions is perfectly aligned with the market's need for new technologies and applications of geomatics
- Industry Relevance: The program's curriculum, incorporating real-world applications like those mentioned (GIS, BIM, etc.), prepares graduates to directly address the needs of this growing market
Environmental Engineering and Management
The Environmental Engineering and Management master's program at VILNIUS TECH equips students with advanced knowledge in sustainable development, environmental technologies, and management. It focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to solving environmental challenges in industries, municipalities, and organizations. The program emphasizes practical experience through projects, internships, and guest lectures from experts across Europe. Students also have opportunities for international exchange with partner universities and career paths in sustainability management, consulting, and top-level institutions.
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The Sustainability Management master's program at VILNIUS TECH equips students with the skills to address sustainability challenges through strategic and innovative solutions. The curriculum integrates economic, environmental, and social principles, focusing on sustainable leadership and the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Graduates are prepared for careers in sustainability-oriented organizations, including businesses, government agencies, and NGOs, with opportunities for international collaboration and practical projects.
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