Sustainable development approach in environmental engineering study programmes

Abstract

Completed integration of sustainable values into higher education systems has yet to take place in European Union countries, the further efforts should be implied that sustainable development become an integral part of the academic culture. Education for sustainability is still lacking a consistent interdisciplinary conceptual framework all around European countries. Investigated Study programme of Environmental Engineering for the Sustainable Living Environment was carried out at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Lithuania) first cycle Bachelor’s studies at Faculty of Environmental Engineering. Involvement of students in research and practical activities was encouraged through team work with projects in all related study subjects, providing research practice and through their final thesis. Students feedback reflected high level of satisfaction of their experience in sustainable development topics, reliable engagement and understanding of the opportunities offered to them by Study Programme related to Sustainable Living Environment topics.