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Architecture – (B.Sc.)
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 2,294 - ≈ € 3,500 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Vilnius / Lithuania / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 48 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 240 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) is one of the two technical universities in Lithuania and only one technical university in Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania. Vilnius Gediminas Technical University was established in 1956 as Vilnius Department of Kaunas Polytechnic Institute.
In 1969 it was reorganised into Vilnius Civil Engineering Institute, acquired the status and title of Vilnius Technical University in 1990, and was renamed to Vilnius Gediminas Technical University in 1997. The name of Gediminas was given to the University in honour of the Great Duke of Lithuania Gediminas, who is considered to be the founder of Vilnius (in 1323).
If you are eager to gain experience in architecture, engineering and technology or management while studying in Lithuania, each faculty of VGTU offers at least one study programme in English, choose the suitable subject and join us! We will do our best for you!
This programme is taught in English and lead to the Bachelor's Degree in four years. The studies are carried out according to the study programmes that are arranged and approved at the University. Study committees certify study modules and arrange study programmes.
In order to help future Bachelor's students to develop basic skills necessary to successfully pursue engineerign studies, Pre-engineering courses are arranged.
The aim of Bachelor studies in architecture is to provide university education in arts, to give the main knowledge and to train skills for simple architectural or urban design. Students' artistic and intellectual skills are trained, esthetic attitudes and the perception of organizing the spaces are formed, the main information about construction and engineering of buildings, regional and urban planning, ecology, economics, sociology and law is delivered for future architects during the program.
Contents
1 Semester
- Drawing
- Background of Architectural Graphics
- History of Art
- Fundamentals of Composition
- Descriptive Geometry
- Mathematics 1
- Physical Training 1
- Philosophy
2 Semester
- Surveying
- Drawing
- Practice of Drawing
- Volumetric Spatial Composition
- Design of Single Family House
- Practice of Architectural Measuring
- Low-rise Buildings Structures
- Architectural Materials Science
- English Language
3 Semester
- Drawing
- History of Architecture 1
- Typology of Buildings
- Composition: Scale in Architecture
- Computer Aided Design Basics
- Project of Leisure Centre/Complex in the Natural Environment
- Architecture and Psychology
4 Semester
- Building Services
- Sculpture and Painting
- History of Architecture 2
- Technical and Working Project of a Multistoried Building (Complex Design)
- Composition: Tectonics in Architecture
- Multi-storey Buildings and Special Structures
- Practice of Urban Analysis
- Ethics of Architect
5 Semester
- History of Lithuanian Architecture
- Analysis of Buildings Composition
- Etnoculture
- Design of Public Building
- Building physic
- Fundamentals of Town Planning and Urban Sociology
- Applied Mechanics
Option (collect the indicated number of credits: 2)
- Art 5 (alternative: drawing, sculpture, painting, architectural graphics)
- Structural and Compositional Organization of Cities
- Computer-Aided Modeling in Architecture
6 Semester
- Engineering Equipment of Territories
- Language of Contemporary Arts and Architecture
- Urban Composition
- Development Project of the Small Town
- Basics of the Landscape Architecture
- Construction and Territory Planning Law
- Design Production Practice
7 Semester
- Contemporary Architecture
- History of Urbanistics
- Economics of Construction and Cities' Planning
- Management
Option (one of the following)
- Renovation Design of an Architectural Object
- Regeneration Project of the Urban and Residential Structures
Option (collect the indicated number of credits: 4)
- Studies of Architecture and Visuality
- Computer-Aided Visualization Methods in Architecture
- Course of Culture
8 Semester
- Protection of Monuments and Regeneration
- Interior Design
- Speciality Language Culture
Option (one of the following)
- Final Work
- Final Project
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Admission Requirements for BSc programmes
- Secondary School Graduation Certificate with good results, particularly in mathematics, physics, and English. Applications must be accompanied by legalized English translations of all transcripts. Unofficial copies are not accepted.
- English language proficiency. No entrance examinations for foreigners are needed.
Applications can not be processed unless they include all the following:
- Completed application form;
- Certificate of Education (Secondary/ Undergraduate degree, etc) including Grades;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- English profficiency certificate;
- Medical Certificate (including AIDS test);
- 4 Passport Photos;
- A Copy of Passport;
- Cheque of Application Fee of 100 EUR (non-refundable);
- Certificate from a foreign bank and notarized letter of guarantee from parents/sponsors along with a document about their financial abilities (present to Lithuania Embassy).
Note: Legalized and notarized English translation are required for all Education documents.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
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