Bachelor in Light Engineering
Vilnius, Lithuania
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jul 2027*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 1 July for citizens of EU/EFTA | 1 May for applicants from non-EU/EFTA
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor in Light Engineering at Vilnius University teaches physics, chemistry, mathematics and applied material synthesis, characterization, laser operation, photovoltaics and light-emitting device principles. It develops hands-on technological and engineering skills for lasers, photonics, modern lighting and semiconductor industries using equipment at National Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue career opportunities as engineers, R&D specialists, technicians or product developers in photonics, optics, laser, lighting, photovoltaic and semiconductor firms. They can continue to Master's and PhD study in laser physics, material science, semiconductor physics and optoelectronic materials, or work in research, manufacturing and testing abroad.
The objective of the Light Engineering study programme is to achieve a fundamental knowledge of physics, chemistry and mathematics, as well as an applied understanding of material synthesis and characterisation, the operation principles of lasers, photovoltaic and light-emitting devices, and finally, to develop and train students in the practical technological and engineering skills needed for work with lasers, laser technologies, modern lighting, photovoltaics, photonics, and semiconductor industries and enterprises.
Why choose this programme?
- Light Engineering is a programme with no close rivals at neighbouring universities within the Baltic region. It combines a practice-oriented approach with shorter studies focused on light technologies, which are among the best-developed and fastest-growing high-tech fields in Lithuania.
- Most of the Light Engineering courses are taught by leading Lithuanian professors and scientists who are active in this field.
- The programme offers a unique opportunity to learn practical skills using the modern growth and characterisation equipment available at the National Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology.
Scope of studies: 240 ECTS credits
Length: 4 years
1st Semester
Compulsory courses
- Computers Literacy for Physicists
- General Physics I/IV p.
- Higher Mathematics I/II p.
- Linear Algebra
- Study Skills
2nd Semester
Compulsory courses
- General Physics II/IV p.
- Higher Mathematics II/II p.
- Numerical Methods I/II p.
- Technical Drawing
3rd Semester
Compulsory courses
- Applied Electronics I/II p.
- General Physics III/IV p.
- Numerical Methods II/II p.
- Quantum Mechanics
- Visual Programming and Computerised Measurements
4th Semester
Compulsory courses
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- General Physics IV/IV p.
- Lasers
- Optoelectronics
- Solid State Physics
- Applied Electronics II (Elective)
- Functional and Smart Materials (Elective)
5th Semester
Compulsory courses
- Laser Technology
- Organic Optoelectronics
- Semiconductors Growth Technologies
- Solar Energy and Photovoltaics
- Optical Spectroscopy (Elective)
- Modern Illumination Technologies and Light Design (Elective)
- General Education Modules
6th Semester
Compulsory courses
- Materials Characterization Techniques
- Metrology of Light Sources and Components
- Optical System Design
- Optoelectronics II/II p.
- Fiber Technology (Elective)
- Nano- and Microstructure Technologies (Elective)
- General Education Modules
7th Semester
Compulsory courses
- Lasers Engineering
- Practical Training
- Research and Innovation Management
- General Education Modules
8th Semester
Compulsory courses
- Bachelor Final Thesis (Study field Materials Technology)
- Optomechanics
- Project Management
Having completed the Light Engineering program, a graduate will have acquired professional the competencies needed to carry out complex work that requires a fundamental knowledge of physics, chemistry, and mathematics, as well as an applied understanding of material synthesis and characterization, the operation principles of lasers, photovoltaic and light emitting devices, and practical skills in programming, general lighting design, and standard laboratory procedures.
Our graduates have technological skills and engineering competencies in the following high-tech fields:
- understanding optical system operations, analysis, and development;
- knowledge of the operating principles of semiconductor electronic and optoelectronic devices;
- understanding of material synthesis and knowledge of the technological processes;
- understanding of the principles of the operation of modern lasers;
- knowledge of modern digital modeling techniques, as well as the software required for process automation and control.
What comes after?
- Graduates of the program will have acquired the knowledge and competencies needed to pursue a career in the light technology industry in Lithuania or abroad.
- They will also be able to continue their studies at the Master's and Ph.D. levels. The nearest postgraduate subjects include laser physics and optical technology, laser technology, material science, and semiconductor physics, as well as optoelectronic materials and technologies.
