Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Bachelor in Port and Shipping Engineering Management
Vilnius, Lithuania
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 4,380 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Shape the future of seaports!
Worldwide, 170 countries have 4,702 seaports and inland ports. The Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, handles around 90 ships daily, while the Port of Klaipėda sees about 20 ships each day. To speed up operations, artificial intelligence and autonomous cargo robots can reload in one hour as much cargo as a typical worker team would manage in a week.
This programme prepares highly qualified seaport engineering specialists who are in demand on the international job market. Graduates gain comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge to design, operate, improve, and maintain seaport infrastructure, engineering structures, and equipment.
Unique to this programme in Lithuania, it combines engineering and management disciplines, meeting international standards for work on ships and in seaports.
Students develop:
- Theoretical knowledge and practical skills
- Ability to work in international teams
- Competence in implementing sustainable and innovative solutions
Graduates will be able to:
- Apply principles of seaport maritime transport, mechanical engineering, and management to understand and solve complex maritime challenges
- Analyze port infrastructure and shipping processes, identify problems, and propose solutions that meet technical, economic, and environmental standards
- Select and use modern cargo handling, ship navigation, and transport technologies, including automated systems, AI, and digital data management tools
- Design and maintain port infrastructure, terminals, and cargo handling equipment, ensuring efficiency, durability, and compliance with international safety and environmental standards
- Plan and manage shipping operations using advanced communication, information and management systems
- Solve engineering tasks individually or collaboratively, using specialized software, technical tools, and experimental equipment
- Assess environmental impacts, implement pollution-reduction strategies, and apply circular economy principles for sustainable resource use
- Prepare applications for international projects, integrating innovative technologies and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- Understand and apply international maritime standards, legal regulations, and ethical norms for responsible engineering practice.
Graduates can pursue careers in Lithuania or internationally in:
- Seaport management and logistics
- Transport infrastructure development projects
- Shipping companies and maritime engineering firms.