BDAR

Bachelor's Degree | Fall intake

Physical Geography and Oceanography

About

This study programme ensures research & practice-led studies of the physical environment with a special focus on the marine environment. The main aim of the programme is to prepare highly qualified specialists who are able to creatively apply the acquired knowledge of geo-information technologies and physical geography in the fields of the marine environment, land management, and environmental protection.

Klaipeda University is among 200 top universities worldwide in the field of Oceanography (according to Shanghai rankings). 

The main courses in the curriculum include Oceanography, Remote Sensing Methods, GIS, Hydrology, and Meteorology and Climatology, as well as a number of field practices onboard our marine research vessel.

Global issues you will tackle

While studying this course, students learn more about the environment by acquiring fundamental knowledge and applying the most advanced technologies from drones to satellite image analysis. This knowledge can help monitor and provide a location analysis, assess environmental impact, analyse historical data and provide reports to help protect our oceans and planet.

 

Klaipeda University: Your study destination

Career

Graduates can interpret natural, climatic and social phenomena and can apply this knowledge in practice while working in various nature protection departments and other environmental protection institutions, or hydrometeorological services.

 

It's worth to choose us!

 

Why Klaipeda University?

  • Unique by its scientific research and studies in marine field
  • European Union diploma recognized worldwide
  • Wide range of programmes
  • International studies in English
  • Young and rapidly growing
  • High quality education for a reasonable price

Why Lithuania?

  • A member of European Union
  • 93,4% have a secondary education. The most educated nation in Europe
  • 92% speak foreign language (usually English, Russian or Germany)
  • 94% of foreign students recommend studying in Lithuania