Programme overview
In the present day, environmental protection holds unprecedented importance for global societies, as scientific studies reveal escalating levels of global warming and pollution. The Environmental Technology 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. As the world shifts towards sustainable practises, there is a growing demand for professionals who understand how to develop and implement technologies that minimise environmental impact while meeting human needs. An environmental technology program provides students with the tools to create sustainable solutions across various industries.
A comprehensive understanding of environmental processes, environmental technologies, sustainable development, and the principles of environmental economics and law is imperative to ensure the well-being of every inhabitant of the world, promoting a safe and clean environment. Environmental Technology studies delve into technical, technological, and organisational solutions across various realms of environmental engineering. The program equips students with the expertise to design cutting-edge water, wastewater, air purification, waste management, and physical pollution abatement equipment. Advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies are integrated into the curriculum, providing students with practical skills for designing and implementing environmental solutions. By harnessing the power of technology, innovation, and collaboration, we can address the complex challenges facing our planet and create a more resilient and environmentally friendly world.
What will you learn?
- To identify the most important environmental problems, to apply the latest methods and measures with the least negative impact on the environment, to select and apply research methodologies for the control of environmental protection processes;
- To design and select technological and organizational measures to manage climate change and improve the quality of the environment;
- To implement preventive environmental management measures, to develop cleaner production principles and advanced environmental technologies in line with the concept of sustainable development;
- To analyse and apply wastewater, air purification, waste management technologies, to understand new environmental equipment and perform their maintenance;
- To analyse and solve water supply and sewage disposal tasks, design and use engineering systems.
Main Study Modules
- Environmental pollution prevention
- Air quality management technologies
- Design and modelling of water supply networks
- Environmental biotechnology
- Physical pollution management technologies
- Waste management and resource recovery
- Climate change mitigation technologies
What will I be able to do?
- Analyze and assess environmental processes, pollutant migration, and select appropriate pollution detection methods
- Select, apply, and design advanced air purification and climate change mitigation technologies
- Assess natural resources and implement waste management technologies based on circular economy principles
- Design water supply and wastewater networks, and plan water and wastewater treatment facilities
- Evaluate the impact of energy, industrial, and other economic sectors on environmental components such as soil, air, water, and climate
- Apply information technologies to collect, process, and model data for solving engineering and sustainable environmental planning tasks.
What are my career opportunities?
Graduates of the Environmental Technologies programme will be prepared for careers such as:
- Working in national, regional, or municipal environmental protection institutions, shaping policies for pollution prevention and sustainable development
- Conducting environmental monitoring and control in sectors such as waste management, air and water quality, and pollution prevention
- Employment in regional waste management centers, recycling, incineration, and resource recovery companies
- Designing, maintaining, and operating water supply and wastewater systems and facilities
- Supervising environmental practices in industrial, energy, and other business sectors, including roles in administration and consultancy
- Providing professional services in environmental consulting firms.
Programme structure
Admission Requirements
https://vilniustech.lt/en/international-students/admission-requirements/
Autumn Intake Deadline
2026-06-15
