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KLAIPËDA UNIVERSITY |
SEA PORT ENGINEERING
Qualification awarded
Level of qualification
University studies, First cycle, undergraduate (Bachelor)
Specific admission requirements
Minimum access requirements: Secondary
Minimum access qualification degree:
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal)
Study subjects or parts thereof, corresponding to formal and subject requirements of selected study programme, may be included to individuals who graduated, studied or are presently studying at institutions of higher education in Lithuania or other countries, accredited in accordance with Lithuanian higher education curriculum, and who want to continue their studies at the University at the same or inferior cycle or studies of other studies programmes.
Profile of the programme
A wide-range engineer is able to find proper scientific and professional information; raise, analyze marine engineering tasks, select, apply analytical, modeling methods, experimental, production equipment; design, develop, implement technological projects; assess an impact of engineering decisions on the public and the environment; observe norms of professional ethics, engineering practice; understand an importance of lifelong learning. For applicants is offering a wide range of opportunities to choose the most up-to-date, prospective, well-paid specialization in the international market. The best students can apply for nominee fellowships, take advantage of international studies and practice, participate in the competitions of the best projects and final works.
, having specialized in
- Marine Transport Logistics, Maritime Logistics Specialist can work in maritime industry, port, transport and logistics companies; is able to develop logistics and supply chains, logistics centers, networks and platforms.
- Sea Ports Engineering, Graduate of Sea Port Engineering specialization can work in maritime complex enterprises, port administrations, stevedoring companies; is able to design, organize and control port technological processes, to plan and operate port infrastructure and superstructure.
- Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding, Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding graduate can work as marine and recreational ship designer and engineer of newbuilding and repair shipyards providing ship modernization, conversion services, implementing digital innovations.
Key learning outcomes
1. Knowledge and understanding
2. Intellectual abilities
3. Practical abilities and skills
4. General transferable abilities and skills
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples
Maritime engineering course opens up a wide range of career opportunities as engineers, technical project managers in the shipping, logistics, freight forwarding companies, port administrations.
Access to further studies
Access to the second cycle studies
Course structure diagram with credits
1 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Specialty (T003B081) | 3 |
| 2 | Mathematics in Engineering (P001B047) | 6 |
| 3 | Materials Engineering (T000B219) | 6 |
| 4 | General Chemistry (P000B093) | 5 |
| 5 | Engineering Graphics With CAD (T000B197) | 7 |
| 6 | Elective Study Subject 1 | 3 |
| Total: | 30 |
2 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theoretical Mechanics (T210B059) | 5 |
| 2 | Programs for Computer Aided Design (T210B064) | 3 |
| 3 | Mechanics of materials (T210B082) | 5 |
| 4 | Physics 1 (P000B123) | 5 |
| 5 | Mathematical Methods in Engineering (P001B050) | 6 |
| 6 | Elective Study Subject 2 | 6 |
| Total: | 30 |
3 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physics 2 (P000B206) | 4 |
| 2 | Theory of Machines and Mechanisms. Machine Elements (T210B017) | 4 |
| 3 | Probability Theory and Applied Statistics (P160B047) | 6 |
| 4 | Electrical Engineering and Electronics (T190B037) | 5 |
| 5 | Ship And Port Equipment And Technical Operation (T003B079) | 5 |
| 6 | Elective Study Subject 3.1 | 6 |
| Total: | 30 |
4 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ports and Waterways Geography (T003B061) | 5 |
| 2 | Ports Terminals (T003B062) | 4 |
| 3 | Hydromechanics (T220B073) | 5 |
| 4 | Port Management and Logistics Basics (T003B025) | 6 |
| 5 | Port Engineering Basics (T003B006) | 7 |
| 6 | Elective Study Subject 4 | 3 |
| Total: | 30 |
5 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ship Theory, Construction and Repair (T300B018) | 6 |
| 2 | Management of Business and Engineering Project (S000B01J) | 4 |
| 3 | Basics of Green Shipping (T003B071) | 4 |
| 4 | Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Transportation and Handling (T000B186) | 5 |
| 5 | Marine Transport Development Basics (T003B087) | 3 |
| 6 | Elective Study Subject 5 | 3 |
| 7 | Specialization Electives | 5 |
| Total: | 30 |
6 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Port Superstructure (T003B103) | 6 |
| 2 | Freight Forwarding, Forwarding and Shipping Agency (T003B106) | 6 |
| 3 | Organization of the Shipping in the Port (T003B026) | 5 |
| 4 | Economics (S180B021) | 4 |
| 5 | Human Safety (T500B004) | 4 |
| 6 | Specialization Electives | 5 |
| Total: | 30 |
7 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freight Classification, Freight Flow (T003B003) | 5 |
| 2 | Maritime Transport Management and Quality Management Systems (T003B012) | 5 |
| 3 | Transportation System (T003B104) | 5 |
| 4 | Introduction to Maritime Law and Insurance (T003B028) | 5 |
| 5 | Alternatives for Subjects 2 | 5 |
| 6 | Specialization Electives | 5 |
| Total: | 30 |
8 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor's Thesis (T003B059) | 15 |
| 2 | Specialization Electives | 15 |
| Total: | 30 |
Specialization Subjects
| Course | ECTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Transport Logistics | |||
| 1 | Complex Logistical Challenges (T003B112) | 5 | |
| 2 | Practice in Logistics Companies (T003B060) | 15 | |
| 3 | Alternatives for Subjects 1 | 5 | |
| 4 | Alternatives for Subjects 3 | 5 | |
| Sea Ports Engineering | |||
| 1 | Port Infrastructure Basics with Research Project (T003B004) | 5 | |
| 2 | Practice (T003B058) | 15 | |
| 3 | Alternatives for Subjects 1 | 5 | |
| 4 | Alternatives for Subjects 3 | 5 | |
Alternatives for Subjects 1
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logistic Centers, Logistics Centers Network, Logistics Platforms (T003B037) | 5 |
| 2 | Port Terminal Planning (T003B089) | 5 |
| 3 | Organization and Operation of Special Terminals (T003B090) | 5 |
Alternatives for Subjects 2
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Terminal Planning (T003B089) | 5 |
| 2 | Organization and Operation of Special Terminals (T003B090) | 5 |
Alternatives for Subjects 3
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non Standard Logistics Situation Management (T003B038) | 5 |
| 2 | Navigation Basics and Port Navigation Systems (T003B030) | 5 |
Elective Study Subject 1
| Course | ECTS |
|---|
Elective Study Subject 2
| Course | ECTS |
|---|
Elective Study Subject 3.1
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish A2 (1) (H490B003) | 3 |
| 2 | German A1 (1) (H530B001) | 3 |
| 3 | Swedish Language A1 (1) (H580B014) | 3 |
| 4 | Norwegian A1 (1) (H580B046) | 3 |
| 5 | Family Pedagogy (S000B373) | 3 |
| 6 | Leisure Physical Activity (S000B984) | 3 |
| 7 | Professional Pedagogy (S280B012) | 3 |
| 8 | Rhetoric (H000B122) | 3 |
| 9 | Media Edication: Dezinformation and Propaganda (S265B176) | 3 |
| 10 | The future trends of sustainable development (S190B108) | 3 |
| 11 | Climate geopolitics (S000B11R) | 3 |
| 12 | English Language B2 (1) (H570B102) | 3 |
| 13 | English Language C1 (1) (H570B100) | 3 |
| 14 | Russian language A2 (1) (H595B003) | 3 |
| 15 | Prospects for Water Transport (T003B086) | 3 |
| 16 | English Language B1 (1) (H570B118) | 3 |
| 17 | Russian language A1 (1) (H595B001) | 3 |
| 18 | Spanish lenguage A1 (1) (H490B001) | 3 |
Elective Study Subject 4
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language B1 (2) (H570B119) | 3 |
| 2 | English Language C1 (2) (H570B101) | 3 |
| 3 | Norwegian A1 (2) (H580B052) | 3 |
| 4 | Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (S000B09Y) | 3 |
| 5 | Professional Pedagogy (S280B012) | 3 |
| 6 | Ethics (H000B272) | 3 |
| 7 | Philosophy (H001B001) | 3 |
| 8 | Rhetoric (H000B122) | 3 |
| 9 | Civil safety (T000B255) | 3 |
| 10 | Sustainable Smart City (T002B119) | 3 |
| 11 | Russian language A1 (2) (H595B002) | 3 |
| 12 | English Language B2 (2) (H570B103) | 3 |
| 13 | Russian language A2 (2) (H595B004) | 3 |
| 14 | Russian Language B1 (2) (H595B006) | 3 |
| 15 | Russian language B2 (2) (H595B044) | 3 |
| 16 | Spanish A1 (2) (H490B002) | 3 |
| 17 | Spanish A2.(2) (H490B004) | 3 |
| 18 | German A1 (2) (H530B002) | 3 |
| 19 | German A2 (2) (H530B101) | 3 |
| 20 | German B1 (2) (H530B042) | 3 |
| 21 | Swedish Language A1 (2) (H580B024) | 3 |
| 22 | Personal Career Management (S000B713) | 3 |
| 23 | Leadership (S190B070) | 3 |
| 24 | Climate, sustainable development and technology (P000B269) | 3 |
| 25 | Public Health (B000B049) | 3 |
| 26 | Family Pedagogy (S000B373) | 3 |
| 27 | Lithuanian for Academic Purposes (H592B078) | 3 |
| 28 | Personal Finance Management (S189B033) | 3 |
| 29 | Climate geopolitics (S000B11R) | 3 |
Elective Study Subject 5
| Course | ECTS |
|---|
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
The University applies cumulative grading in order to ensure objective evaluation, active students’ participation during the semester and their ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice. Cumulative grading final evaluation consists of interim course assignments (test, individual work, paper, laboratory work defence, and etc.) and final exam grades. If the student fails the interim course assignments and does not make to transition grade−minimal grade of determined interim course assessments−he is not allowed to take the final exam. Each study programme is completed by defending final thesis (project) and (or) taking final exams.
A ten-point grading system is used at the University. Knowledge is assessed in the following marks
| Pass/fail system | KU grade* | Definition |
| Pass | 10 (excellent) | excellent performance, outstanding knowledge and skills |
| 9 (very good) | strong performance, good knowledge and skills | |
| 8 (good) | above the average performance, knowledge and skills | |
| 7 (highly satisfactory) | average performance, knowledge and skills with unessential shortcomings | |
| 6 (satisfactory) | below average performance, knowledge and skills with substantial shortcomings | |
| 5 (sufficient) | knowledge and skills meet minimum criteria | |
| Fail | 4, 3, 2, 1 (insufficient) | knowledge and skills do not meet minimum criteria / below minimum criteria |
Graduation requirements
Undergraduate and master student’s knowledge, skills and abilities, indicated in the study programme description, are examined and evaluated during the public defence of his Final thesis. Final thesis by its nature can be scientific research or scientific-applied. Final thesis is analytical work based on independent scientific or applied research. A Bachelor’s thesis comprises 12 credits; Master’s thesis comprises 30 credits in the study programme of 120 credits or 24 credits in the study programme of 90 credits. Final thesis and its defence is to demonstrate student’s creativity and the ability to critically evaluate theoretical and practical innovations, as well as others’ previously carried out researches and their results; to indicate student’s knowledge in social and commercial environment, legislation, and financial capacity; to show information sourcing and its qualified analysis skills, computational methods and specialized software and general-purpose information technologies using skills, as well as the ability to clearly and correctly orally or in written present their research results and (or) product designed to different audiences.
Final thesis is defended publicly in front of the Study Field Qualification Committee approved by the Rector. All members of the Qualification Committee evaluate the final thesis and its defence in separate grades in ten-point grading system. Weighted coefficient of defended grade is up to 0.2. The final grade is the arithmetic average of the grades given by the Qualification Committee members, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Mode of study
Part-time
Full-time
Programme director or equivalent
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Birutë Plaèienë
Department of Marine Engineering