Vilnius Tech Speciality : Architecture
programme: Architecture

Academic Quality:
As an architecture student, I’ve found the academic program to be well-rounded and rigorous. The courses are designed to provide a strong foundation in both theoretical concepts and practical applications. The professors are highly knowledgeable and approachable, often encouraging creativity and critical thinking.

Facilities:
The architecture department is equipped with modern tools and technologies, including well-resourced design studios, computer labs with advanced software, and a comprehensive library. These facilities have been instrumental in developing my skills, especially for creating digital and physical models.

Learning Experience:
The program emphasizes hands-on learning, and I’ve had the chance to work on real-world projects and collaborate with peers on innovative designs. Workshops and critiques have been particularly beneficial for improving my presentation and problem-solving abilities.

Opportunities for Growth:
Vilnius Tech offers numerous opportunities to participate in architectural competitions, exhibitions, and networking events. These experiences have enhanced my portfolio and exposed me to global trends in architecture. The integration of internships within the program has also been valuable in gaining professional experience.

Areas for Improvement:
While the overall experience has been positive, there’s room for improvement in providing more guidance for international students and increasing access to mentors who are practicing architects. Expanding the availability of optional workshops on emerging technologies like parametric design could also benefit students.

Overall Experience:
My journey at Vilnius Tech has been inspiring and transformative. The program has not only prepared me for the challenges of the architecture field but also nurtured my creativity and technical skills. I would highly recommend Vilnius Tech to anyone passionate about architecture and design.

Bachelor degree in Architecture studies (2010-2014).
Master degree in Architecture of Buildings (2014-2016).

I can’t say a lot about whole Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, but I can tell more about Faculty of Architecture. This is because Faculty of Architecture is quite separated from other University units physically and administratively. My opinion about Faculty of Architecture:

Education: when you finish studies and search for a job, the sound of VGTU Architecture diploma is very powerful in Lithuania. VGTU Architecture studies are known as the best studies of architecture in Lithuania, that’s because all the best architects of Lithuania are working there as a lecturers, teachers, consultants or professors. During the semesters there were lots of useful subjects to study, also you could always find a lecturer to consult you about your projects on individual learning time. There were three different internships during summertimes. the last one was an internship in the architectural studio. I could say that I got a lot of specific architectural practice during studies so during the internship periods i found it very easy and fluently going. So I could say that studies were step by step with real-life architecture. I would recommend that during study time there could be more free subjects to choose from and there could be a possibility to make more personalized programmes.

Individual learning: in the University there were lots of possibilities for quality individual learning or working. Faculty of Architecture has its own library with silent rooms, the library is working on workdays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., so its a flexible timetable for reading or silent working. Also, there were workshopping rooms for making models (working hours was formed 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., so it’s very convenient for students to choose the best time for them). There are some most useful tools in workshop rooms for making models easier, also there was a consultant, who could always teach you how to models things and to tutor you when working with dangerous tools. The University has a central library which was working 24/7. On the last years of studies, the University opened new workshop warehouse for all the students furnished with new machinery for wood processing, working with metal and turnery machines. I could recommend Faculty of Architecture to buy the CNC machine, laser cutting machine, and 3D printer, these three machines are the newest modeling technology products.

Internationality: The University provides almost every subject in English, so foreigners could easily learn everything. Also, the university is a participant of Erasmus student exchange and other international programmes, so you can get more practice from other countries, and not only from Europe. I would recommend the University to move further and expand possible study countries to choose from when exchanging, and also I recommend to try to invite more foreign architects and lectures during studies.