Vilniaus kolegija | Higher education institution

Vilniaus Kolegija is the largest accredited higher professional education institution in Lithuania and the Baltic States. With 10 faculties, a vibrant community of 6637 students and 560 academic staff, it offers 58 study programmes. One-third of the studies focus on practical training, ensuring students gain hands-on experience. Vilniaus Kolegija is a member of the prestigious European University Alliance HEROES, shaping the future of professional education in Europe.

FACULTY OF AGROTECHNOLOGIES

The Faculty of Agrotechnologies promotes a unique approach to study where students have the opportunity to experience the creative learning environment, gain practical business experience and advance their entrepreneurial ideas. Close cooperation and partnerships with Lithuanian and international companies and organisations ensure that students acquire the most up-to-date knowledge and international experience essential for today’s employability and successful career prospects. The Faculty of Agrotechnologies offers study programmes that combine the fields of environment, food, technology, business and agriculture. The Faculty develops the intellectual capacity of young students and equips them with knowledge, practical skills and attitudes to positively influence sustainable agricultural development and the wise use of environmental resources. The Faculty itself has green parks and open spaces that provide a very picturesque backdrop for studying.

Departments:

1. Department of Chemistry and Food Technology

2. Department of Landscape and Agribusiness Technologies

3. Department of Veterinary Medicine

Study programmes: Applied Chemical Analysis; Food Technology; Agribusiness Technologies and Digital Innovations; Landscape Design; Veterinary.

Priority Areas of Scientific Research:

• Sustainable Soil

• Soil Protection and Regeneration

• Sustainable Plant Protection Against Diseases and Pests

• Reducing the Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture (Reducing the Environmental Impact of Crop Production Technologies)

• Animal Health and Welfare

• Sustainability of Agro and Aquatic Ecosystems and Climate Change

• Developing, Accessing and Innovating Functional and Healthy Food

• Sustainable Processes and Advanced Technologies in the Food Industry

• Engineering environmental monitoring systems

• Sustainable urban Infrastructure

• Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity

• Waste Management and the Circular Economy

LABORATORIES & CENTER & CLINIC:

1. The chemistry laboratories use advanced analytical methods in spectrophotometry, chromatography (GC, HPLC) and electrochemistry. These methods provide a deeper understanding of the chemical properties and composition of materials and allow the assessment of applications in a wide range of fields.

2. The food technology laboratories apply the latest techniques and technologies for processing fruit, berries and vegetables, such as freeze-drying and fermentation. Standard techniques are used to analyse the sensory properties of food (appearance, texture, consistency, taste). The laboratories aim to generate new knowledge, promote the sustainable use of plant raw materials and develop innovation in food technology.

3. VikoFlora Ornamental Plants and Planting Centre.

4. VIKO Veterinary Clinic: mobile laser, blood analysers, Digital Radiography X-ray machine, dental cleaning system, video endoscopic system, diagnostic ultrasound  machine.

Contact information:

• Agronomy: Dr. Gražina Palaitytė, g.palaityte@atf.viko.lt

• Veterinary: Dr. Ernest Kostenko, e.kostenko@atf.viko.lt

• Chemistry: Nijolė Ružienė, n.ruziene@atf.viko.lt

• Environmental Engineering: Dr. Inga Jančauskienė, i.jancauskiene@atf.viko.lt