Vilnius College of Technologies and Design
Vilnius College of Technologies and Design (Lithuanian: Vilniaus technologijų ir dizaino kolegija) or VTDK is a Lithuanian state institution of higher education established in 1954. It is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Lithuania, hosting around 2,500 students and 200 professors and other staff members. In 2008, the college received its current name upon the merger of Vilnius Technical College (Lithuanian: Vilniaus statybos technikumas) and Vilnius College of Construction and Design (Lithuanian: Vilniaus statybos ir dizaino kolegija).
It consists of three faculties: the Civil Engineering Faculty, the Technical Faculty and the Design Faculty. The College offers 16 full-time study programs, partial studies through exchange programs, as well as informal study courses and training. VTDK maintains close cooperation with many Lithuanian and foreign partners, takes part in various international projects, and is a member of the European Association for International Education (EAIE), Universities of Applied Sciences network (UASnet), and the European Association of Institutions in Higher Education (EURASCHE).
Study programs
Vilnius College of Technologies and Design offers 16 full-time study programs, partial studies through exchange programs, as well as informal study courses and training. Program duration is 3 years (6 semesters) and students receive a professional bachelor's degree upon graduation.
The Civil Engineering Faculty
Study programs offered at the Civil Engineering Faculty of VTDK:
- Communication Links and Structures
- Engineering Systems of Buildings
- Geodesy and Cadastre
- Transport Logistics
- Civil Engineering
The Technical Faculty
Study programs offered at the Technical Faculty of VTDK:
- Technical Maintenance of Automobiles
- Electrical and Automation Engineering
- Mechanical Technologies Engineering
- Railway Transport Engineering
- Transport Information Systems
- Renewable Energy
- Car Electronics
The Design Faculty
Study programs offered at the Design Faculty of VTDK:
- Technology of Photography
- Multimedia Design
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
Facilities
Vilnius College of Technologies and Design has the following facilities:
- 50 laboratories
- 9 libraries
- 5 drawing rooms
- The TOYOTA technical training center
- The language learning center
- The distance learning center
- Sport facilities
- Dormitories