Printing and Packaging Engineering

What is taught in this field

In the Printing and Packaging Engineering program, students study the production processes for books, magazines, newspapers, advertising materials and various packaging products. The training combines theoretical knowledge with practical work.

The main subjects include:

• properties of paper, board, inks and other raw materials for printing and packaging;
• printing technologies and the structure of printing equipment;
• prepress processes: preparing designs, processing colour images, creating printing plates;
• basics of designing packaging materials and packaging lines;
• methods of print quality control;
• working with computer graphics and design software;
• basics of production automation and economic calculations.

During laboratory classes and practical training, students gain hands-on experience with real equipment.

What graduates become

Graduates can work as engineer-technologists at printing houses, packaging plants and publishing companies. Their main professional roles include:

• print technologist or printing process engineer;
• packaging product designer;
• production quality control specialist;
• prepress operator or assistant specialist;
• production department engineer.

Where you can work

In Uzbekistan, graduates may find jobs in printing houses, publishing companies, packaging departments of food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, as well as advertising agencies and design studios. Specialists can also work at enterprises that manufacture or sell printing equipment and packaging materials, in technical service and sales. In addition, scientific work is possible at educational institutions and research institutes.

Who this suits

This field suits applicants who:

• are interested in colour, shape and design;
• enjoy technology and want to understand how machines work;
• have a positive attitude toward mathematics and physics;
• are accurate, responsible and attentive to detail;
• are ready to work in a team and carry out practical tasks.

The program may be appealing to students who combine creative thinking with technical logic.