INTERNATIONAL

PHD
PROGRAMMES

2O18

L I T H UA N I A

is known as a talented and ambitious European Union

country at the crossroads between west and east Europe.
Kaunas, a lively student city, is the heart of Lithuania.

K AU N A S U N I V E R S I T Y D U R AT I O N :
O F T E C H N O L O GY O F F E R S :

- Outstanding international PhD programmes that provide

4 years

qualification to young researchers for career in science,

A PROGRAMME
academia, economy and society;
consists of
- PhD Summer School for development of the transferable
skills and networking;

- Incentives and rewards for active KTU PhD students; 30

credits comprising
- Modern laboratories at “Santaka” and

4–5
“Nemunas” Valleys;

- Membership of KTU PhD Students Society that provides ample

support and opportunities for international doctoral students;
study modules (one of them taken abroad),
- Start-up space to discover a potential of young entrepreneurs and research,
encourage them to make their dreams come true. preparation and defence of the doctoral thesis
 ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Fill in the Application form (apply.ktu.edu).

II

SCHOLARSHIPS Upload the required documents:

& • Copy of a passport or an ID card;

FUNDING: • Officially legalised diplomas of Bachelor’s,

Master’s or equivalent higher education degree,
including academic transcripts;
- KTU provides exemption of tuition fee
• Curriculum Vitae;
for a period of up to 48 months!
• References by two academic referees in the field;
- KTU provides scholarships from
• List of publications;
4742 € to 5472 € per year;
• Copies of publications or a research paper;
- Additional scholarships available for
very good results in studies and research; • Research proposal (if required);

• Copy of the English language proficiency

- Grants for doctoral studies and research;
certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent):
- Grants for academic mobility. IELTS ≥6.5, TOEFL≥90, ECFR≥C1;

• Copy of an application fee payment (non-refundable,

40 € for EU citizens, 100 € for non-EU citizens)

• Other relevant documents (e.g. certification of passed

examinations at the doctoral studies’ level, certifications
I M P O RTA N T of various courses, achievements, etc.)

D AT E S *

Submission of applications – February - June 2018

III
Participation in the interview – end of June 2018
Study agreement – July 2018 Participate in the interview online or in person.
Beginning of studies – 1 September 2018

* For information on admission to Political Sciences, IV

Sociology, Education, and Transport Engineering see
admissions.ktu.edu/phd or contact phd@ktu.lt Sign a study agreement.
 PROGRAMMES

19
fields of
science
Environmental Engineering (double degree
programme with the University of Bologna)

Core research themes:

• Environmental technology, pollution control
• Civil engineering

Informatics Engineering

Core research themes:

• Systems engineering, computer technology
• Automation, robotics, control engineering
• Imaging, image processing
• Artificial intelligence
Chemical Engineering (double degree
TECHNOLO GICAL SCIENCES

programme with the Technical University of Košice) Materials Engineering (double degree programme
with partners of the Physics and Chemistry of
Core research themes: Advanced Materials Network)
• Chemical technology and engineering
• Polymer technology, biopolymers Core research themes:
• Food and drink technology • Composite materials
• Biotechnology • Polymer technology, biopolymers
• Technology of other products • Textiles technology
• Coatings and surface treatment
Civil Engineering • Optical materials
• Laser technology
Core research themes: • Material technology
• Building construction
• Material technology Measurement Engineering (opportunity for
• Thermal engineering, applied thermodynamics a 3-year research internship in the United Kingdom)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Core research themes:

(double degree programme with • Instrumentation technology
the Miguel Hernandez University of Elche) • Medical technology

Core research themes: Mechanical Engineering

• Electronics
• Signal processing Core research themes:
• Instrumentation technology • Mechanical engineering, vibration, acoustic engineering
• Metal technology, metal products
Energetics and Power Engineering • Production technology

Core research themes: Transport Engineering

• Sustainable energy
• Fundamental and applied research of transfer Core research themes:
processes in thermal technologies • Road transport technology
• The simulation and investigation of the smart • Air transport technology
grid technologies • Military science and technology
and regimes of the sustainable electric power systems
 Economics

SOCIAL SCIENCES
Core research themes:
• Economics of development
• Economics
• Financial science

Education

Core research themes:

• Pedagogy and didactics
• Physical training, motorial learning, sport
• Organisational science

Management
Double degree programmes with the Al-Farabi Kazakh
Core research themes:
National University in Technological and Physical Sciences
• Management of enterprises
• Organisational science

Chemistry (double degree programme with the Political Sciences

P H YS I C A L S C I E N C E S

National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse)

Core research themes:
Core research themes: Democracy and governance
• Macromolecular chemistry
• Organic chemistry Sociology
• Inorganic chemistry
Core research themes:
Civil society and sustainable development
Informatics

Core research themes:

• Informatics, systems theory History and Theory of Arts
HUMANITIES

• Artificial intelligence
• Computer science, numerical analysis, systems, control Core research themes:
• Statistics, operations research, programming, insurance mathematics • Musicology
• Architecture

Physics (joint degree programme with the University

of Southern Denmark; double degree programme with
the Shizuoka University)

Core research themes:

• Condensed matter: structure, thermal and mechanical
properties, crystallography, phase equilibria, electronic structure,
electrical, magnetic and optical properties, supraconductors,
Intensive PhD courses
magnetic resonance, relaxation, spectroscopy
• Mathematical and general theoretical physics, quantum mechanics, Duration: 5-12 days
relativity, gravitation, statistical physics, thermodynamics ECTS: 6-9
Language: English

K. Donelaičio str. 73, rooms 422 and 423,

LT-44249 Kaunas, Lithuania
Tel. +370 37 300042, + 370 626 22701
Doctoral School
C O N TA C T I N F O : Kaunas University of Technology
Email: phd@ktu.lt

admissions.ktu.edu/phd
Skype: ktu.phd