Specialists in computer mechatronics and 3D technologies will be trained in Vitebsk

Three new specialties have been opened for the new academic year at Vitebsk State Technological University, as reported by Vsevolod Syuborov, the responsible secretary of the university's admissions committee.

These specialties have been introduced at the Faculty of Information Technologies and Robotics. Specifically, enrollment has been announced for the specialty "Production of Products Based on Three-Dimensional Technologies." Over 4.5 years, qualified engineers will be trained here who can apply their knowledge and skills in design, technological, and engineering activities related to the use of modern additive technologies. The main professional tasks of such specialists include the development and analysis of computer 3D models of parts and assemblies, their manufacturing using 3D scanning and 3D printing technologies, as well as the development and optimization of designs for three-dimensional printing devices.

"Considering the rapid development of additive technologies, graduates of this specialty will be in demand in mechanical engineering and instrument engineering, construction, architecture, and design, which is confirmed by requests from organizations and enterprises," noted Vsevolod Syuborov.

To ensure a high-quality educational process, a modern material base has been prepared: this year, the university has opened the educational and production laboratory "Center for Additive Technologies," equipped with 3D printers and 3D scanners, as well as licensed computer-aided design systems. In addition, in 2017, VSTU is opening training for specialists at the first stage of higher education in the specialties "Computer Mechatronics" (qualification "Engineer," study period 4.5 years) and "Technical Operation of Energy Equipment of Organizations" (qualification "Engineer-Power Engineer," study period 5 years). The first of these specialties will train engineers for the design of mechatronic, robotic, and information-measurement industrial systems, as well as the development of sensor, software, and hardware for the automation of technological processes in various industries, including mechanical engineering, light industry.

food, printing, woodworking. The second specialty will involve training power engineers for organizations and enterprises. Future graduates will learn to perform installation, repair, and maintenance of power facilities and units, electrical and heat engineering equipment, as well as manage technological processes, energy departments of organizations, implement energy-saving technologies, and much more.

"As you can see, all three new specialties align with the course towards an innovation economy for Belarus. They are modern and promising. So, we invite applicants to enroll to become in-demand professionals in the future," added Vsevolod Syuborov. In total, the university will train students in 19 specialties of full-time study at the faculties of Design, Information Technologies and Robotics, Production Technologies, Economics and Business Administration. Taking into account part-time full and shortened forms, VSTU offers training in 22 specialties. The total admission plan is 788 applicants, of which 423 are for full-time study. "This admission plan is approximately at last year's level. It was possible to maintain it precisely due to the opening of new specialties. Meanwhile, enrollment in paid study for economic specialties had to be reduced," the interlocutor concluded.

Ekaterina Knyazeva - BELTA.