Software Testing
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Ensure software quality through systematic testing, automation, and quality assurance practices.
Duration
3 years
Language
In Lithuanian
Admission
Open until 2026 06 27
Software Testing specialisation
The Software Testing specialisation is oriented towards preparing quality assurance specialists capable of systematically testing software and ensuring its reliability. During studies, students gain practical skills working with manual and automated testing tools, API testing platforms, and performance testing solutions.
Great emphasis is placed on test automation, CI/CD integration, security testing, and testing strategy development. The specialisation prepares specialists who can work as QA engineers, test automation specialists, and quality managers.
Programme description
State code
6531BX010
Study field
B03 Software Systems
Qualification awarded
Professional Bachelor of Computing
Study mode and duration
Full-time 3 years
Study volume in credits
180
Study plans
Full-time studies
Programme Leader
Dr. Gediminas Gricius
Dr. Gediminas Gricius is an information technology specialist, academic and researcher whose VCD technology direction is linked to information technologies, embedded systems programming and a systems-based view of digital solution development.
The software testing direction focuses on ensuring that systems work reliably, accurately and clearly. Students learn to understand the causes of errors, test software performance, evaluate results and apply quality assurance principles.
This direction helps students understand that a digital product is not only written code – it must also be tested, stable and suitable for real-world use.
About the Programme
1 General Smart Technology Industry Bachelor programme subjects
Programming fundamentals, data structures and algorithms, databases, computer networks, operating systems, project management, professional ethics, interdisciplinary collaboration, and final thesis.
2 Software Testing specialisation subjects
Testing modules cover manual and automated testing methods, API testing, performance testing, security testing, mobile application testing, CI/CD integration, test documentation, and testing strategy management. Students learn to create test plans, automate tests, and ensure software quality.
Software Testing is a specialization within the Smart Technology Industry study programme. Admission is carried out through LAMA BPO or directly at Vilnius Design College. Applicants must have completed secondary education.
Full-time studies – EUR 1,539 per semester.
Graduates of the Software Testing specialization can work as software testers, QA specialists, automated testing specialists, and testing analysts. They can also create, carry out, and maintain software testing processes and ensure the quality of developed systems.
Curriculum
Semester 1Year 1
Programming Fundamentals5 ECTS
Testing Fundamentals5 ECTS
Computer Science Fundamentals10 ECTS
Requirements Analysis10 ECTS
Semester 2Year 1
Manual Testing10 ECTS
Databases and SQL10 ECTS
Test Documentation10 ECTS
Version Control10 ECTS
Semester 3Year 2
Automated Testing5 ECTS
API Testing5 ECTS
Performance Testing10 ECTS
Creative Practice10 ECTS
Semester 4Year 2
CI/CD and DevOps for Testing10 ECTS
Mobile Application Testing10 ECTS
Security Testing10 ECTS
Semester 5Year 3
Testing Strategies and Management10 ECTS
Project Management10 ECTS
Semester 6Year 3
Design Studio15 ECTS
Final Project15 ECTS