Automation and Electrical Engineering
Modern technologies cover all areas of life, so employees who know automation are very much in demand. Automation and Electrical Engineering Study Programme prepares specialists capable to design energy supply and automation systems, organize installation, operation and repair of electrical and automation equipment, and understand how automation systems are controlled. This study programme should be chosen by those who like technology and science.
The interdisciplinary study programme, which develops special skills in electrical engineering and electronics engineering fields, leading to especially good employability of graduates.
Studies at Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences can be combined with work – both in full-time and part-time modes. Individual solutions are sought on a case-by-case basis.
Why at Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences?
Students learn to automate production processes and work with modern electronic devices and their systems. Practical classess are held in an updated Technological Processes Automation laboratory. The employment prospects of graduates, i.e. specialists in the automation of technological lines, are particularly good.
Further possible career paths
Access to professional activity |
Graduates work as electrical engineers in electricity network companies and companies operating, installing and repairing electrical equipment and their control systems as well as in companies engaged in the automation of technological processes. |
Access to further study |
Studies can be continued at universities under the programmes of the Engineering Science study fields group in Electrical Engineering and Electronics Engineering fields. Studies can be continued in universities following the study programmes in the fields of Engineering Sciences of Electrical Engineering and Electronics. |
Study programme information
Mode and duration | Full-time – 3 years, Part-time – 4 years |
Study Programme national code | 6533EX002 |
Scope of the study | 180 credits (ECTS) |
Language of instruction | English |
Field of education | Engineering and engineering trades |
Group of study fields | Engineering Sciences |
Study field | Main field – Electrical Engineering, other Electronics Engineering |
Qualification degree and (or) qualification to be awarded | Professional Bachelor of Engineering Sciences |
Chairman of the Study Programme Committee | The Head of Engineering Sciences Department Saulius Palepšaitis, email s.palepsaitis@svako.lt, tel. (+370 41) 52 50 98. |

Objectives of a study programme and intended learning outcomes
Objective of a study programme – to prepare electrical engineers seeking to improve and capable of autonomous selection of electrical and automation equipment and their systems for the organisation and execution of installation, adjustment, operation and repair of equipment.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and its application |
1. Knowledge and application of ways of calculation, physical phenomena and quantitative expression of these phenomena 2. Knowledge of functional function of electrical and electronics components, their interconnections and application of them 3. Knowledge of the design and operation of electrical equipment and automation systems 4. Knowledge of the principles of controllers, microcontrollers, electric drives and other electrical devices |
Research skills Ability to perform engineering analysis: |
5. To analyse the challenges faced by the company in the electricity sector and identify appropriate measures to address them 6. To analyze automation processes and make technical and economic solutions for automation development |
Special abilities Knowledge and ability necessary for the implementation of design works of the Electrical engineering study field meeting the study programme: |
7. To apply computer programs for calculating and designing electrical and automation systems 8. To select and apply automation elements in automated control systems 9. To calculate key parameters of electric equipment and network and select their elements 10. Formulate and execute design tasks according to defined requirements |
Ability to perform applied research: |
11. To find the latest information in various sources of information and be able to select it 12. To be able to work with laboratory equipment for measurement of electrical grid parameters and testing of electric drives and to interpret the data obtained 13. To be able to diagnose and determine the causes of faults in production equipment |
Practical knowledge and skills in solving engineering tasks: |
14. To control electric drive systems 15. To automate technological processes 16. To organize and safely do installation, exploitation and repair works of electric and automatic equipment 17. To programme automatic control devices 18. To assess the cost-effectiveness and environmental impact of engineering solutions |
Social abilities |
19. To communicate and cooperate with both the engineering community and the general public and adapt to constant changes in professional activities
20. Independently organize the activities of the company (branch), while understanding responsibility for the results of engineering activities |
Study subjects (modules) and practical training
Full-time study subjects and practices are presented here. Part-time studies last 4 years, the sequence of subjects may vary.
YEAR I |
YEAR II |
YEAR III |
Semester I |
Semester III |
Semester V |
Basics of Professional Language Basics of Automation Electrotechnical Materials Physics Information Technologies Engineering and Computer Graphics Mathematics Physical Education |
Environmental and Human Safety Electrical Drives Programming of Logical Controllers Applied Electronics Technical Mechanics Exploitation of Technological Equipment |
Practice of Installation and Exploitation of Automation Equipment Electro-pneumatic Systems Automation of Technological Processes Electrical Drive Control Systems / Electricity Distribution Networks Philosophy of Technology / Basics of Law / Engineering Research Civil Safety |
Semester II |
Semester IV |
Semester VI |
Professional Foreign Language (English) / Professional Foreign Language (German) / Professional Foreign Language (French) / Professional Foreign Language (Russian) Physics Mathematics Electrical Measurements Electromechanical Transducers Practice of Electrical Installations Theoretical Electrotechnics Physical Education |
Electrical Power Generation Technologies Communications of Automation Systems Practice of Installation and Exploitation of Electrical Equipment Consumer Electricity Networks Building Surveillance and Control Systems / Construction of Automation Modules Basics of Management / Communication Psychology |
Automation of Technological Processes Engineering Economy Systems of Programmable Logic Controllers / Basics of Robotics Pre-graduation Practice Final Project |
International mobility possibilities
Bulgaria
Технически университет-Габрово
Estonia
Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool
Greece
Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly
Poland
Politechnika Opolska
Wydział Transportu Politechniki Warszawskiej
Portugal
Instituto Politécnico De Setúbal
Turkey
Dicle Üniversitesi
Erciyes University
Iskenderun Technical University
Istanbul Arel Üniversitesi
Karabük Üniversitesi
Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi
Kilis 7 Aralik University
Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi
Sakarya Uygulamali Bilimler Üniversitesi
Hungary
Miskolci Egyetem
Széchenyi István Egyetem