Program Overview

Introduction to the Light Engineering Program

The Light Engineering program at Vilnius University offers practice-oriented studies in one of the fastest-growing high-tech fields. Courses are taught by leading light technology and lasers professors and scientists. Students gain practical skills using modern growth and characterization equipment at Vilnius University. During their studies, students build a deeper understanding of physics, chemistry, electronics, and mathematics as they relate to light.

Program Details

• Qualification Degree: Degree of Bachelor of Technological Sciences
• Department: Faculty of Physics
• Duration: 4 years
• City: Vilnius
• Field of Study Group: Technological Sciences
• Field of Study: Materials Technology
• Credits: 240.0
• Study Form: Full-time
• Language: English

Admission Requirements

Entry Qualification

• High school / secondary education (or higher)
• The gap since the completed secondary degree should not exceed five years for non-EU/EFTA applicants.
• Grades in Physics and Mathematics should not be lower than 55% of the maximum possible grade.

Language Requirements

• English
• Accepted language certificates: IELTS Academic 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 81+, Cambridge English Exam 176+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 120+, Password Skills Plus 6.5+, or another language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR.

Other Requirements

• A motivation letter must be added to the application.

Territory Requirements

• Applications are not accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia.

Admission Steps

1. Find your program and check the application dates.
2. Check your eligibility and prepare the necessary documents.
3. Pay the application fee and submit your application.
4. Take the interview (for candidates meeting the established criteria).
5. Confirm the acceptance and pay the tuition fee.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be ready to take on complex challenges that demand a solid grasp of physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
• Practical insight into material synthesis and characterization, the principles behind lasers, photovoltaic and light-emitting devices, as well as hands-on skills in programming, lighting design, and standard laboratory procedures.

Financing

• Annual Tuition Fee for a State Non-Funded Place: 5000 EUR for non-EU students / 4201 EUR for EU students
• Scholarships available, including:
  • Prof. Algis Petras Piskarskas Named Scholarship for the Best Bachelor's Thesis
  • Jurgis Viščakas Named Scholarship
  • Academic Povilas Brazdžiūnas Named Scholarship
  • Dr. Ignas Končius Named Scholarship
  • Dr. Remis Gaška Named Scholarship
  • JSC "Optoman" Named Scholarship
  • JSC "Light Conversion" Named Scholarship
  • JSC "TELE2" Named Scholarship

Career Prospects

• Graduates will be ready to build their careers in the light technology industry, whether in Lithuania or abroad.
• Opportunities to progress to Master's or PhD studies, opening doors to advanced fields such as laser physics and optical technology, laser technology, material science, and semiconductor physics, as well as optoelectronic materials and technologies.