Kaunas University of Technology
Established in 1922 in Lithuania’s second-largest city, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) is one of the country’s top technical universities. With over 10,000 students, KTU offers 60 bachelor’s, 71 master’s, and 17 doctoral programs—61 of which are taught in English. The university stands out with its strong academic faculty, international partnerships, vibrant student clubs, and extensive sports facilities. Degrees earned at KTU are recognized by the Turkish Council of Higher Education (YÖK), making it a valuable destination for international students.
Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) was founded in 1922 in Kaunas, Lithuania’s second-largest and culturally rich city. Recognized as one of the top technical universities in Lithuania and the Baltic region, KTU offers 60 bachelor’s, 71 master’s, and 17 PhD programs—61 of which are taught entirely in English. The university hosts 10,494 students, including 7,620 undergraduate, 2,502 master’s, 335 PhD, and 557 international students, creating a diverse and global academic community.
KTU’s academic strength lies in its faculty of over 1,000 professors, researchers, and industry experts. The university has established over 500 cooperation agreements with global organizations and companies, including NATO, Bloomberg, BASF, Samsung, Hitachi, and ThermoFisher Scientific. These partnerships provide students with opportunities for internships, research projects, and hands-on learning experiences. KTU also participates in numerous exchange programs like Erasmus+, offering students a chance to study abroad across Europe.
Beyond academics, KTU promotes a dynamic and engaging student life with more than 40 active student clubs covering interests from astronomy and literature to investment, journalism, music, dance, and photography. The university also boasts 12 sports centers and 20 competitive sports teams. Ranked in the top 4% of universities worldwide according to QS World Rankings (2016/2017), KTU is an excellent choice for students seeking high-quality technical education in Europe. Additionally, degrees from KTU are officially recognized by Turkey’s Council of Higher Education (YÖK), making it an ideal option for Turkish students.
| Departments | Duration | Language | Annual Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Chemistry | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Architecture | 5 Years | English | € 5555.00 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Automation and Control | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Aviation Engineering | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Biomedical Materials Industries | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Business Digitalization Management | 4 Years | English | € 3176.00 |
| Chemical Technology and Engineering | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Communication Studies and Information Management Technologies | 3 Years | English | € 3176.00 |
| Economics | 4 Years | English | € 3176.00 |
| Electrical Engineering | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Electronics and Electrical Engineering | 3 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Engineering Physics | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Fashion Engineering | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Food Science and Technology | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Industrial Biotechnology | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Industrial Engineering | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Informatics | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Intelligent Robotics Systems | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Materials Physics and Nanotechnologies | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Mechatronics | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| New Media Language | 4 Years | English | € 3176.00 |
| Politics, Philosophy and Society | 4 Years | English | € 3176.00 |
| Public Governance and Civil Society | 4 Years | English | € 3176.00 |
| Renewable Energy Engineering | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Transport Electronics | 4 Years | English | € 4108.00 |
| Departments | Duration | Language | Annual Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Auditing | 2 Years | English | € 4606.00 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Applied Chemistry | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Artificial Intelligence in Computer Science | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Chemical Engineering | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Construction Management | 1.5 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Control Technologies | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 1.5 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Design for Sustainable Future | 2 Years | English | € 6985.00 |
| Electrical Power Engineering | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Electronic Engineering | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Energy Technologies and Economics | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Environmental Engineering | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Fashion Innovation Technologies | 1.5 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Food Science and Nutrition | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Industrial Biotechnology | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Industrial Engineering and Management | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship | 2 Years | English | € 4606.00 |
| International Business | 2 Years | English | € 4606.00 |
| Materials Physics | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Mechatronics | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Medical Physics | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Medicinal Chemistry | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Public Policy and Security | 1.5 Years | English | € 4606.00 |
| Social Innovations and Research | 2 Years | English | € 4606.00 |
| Structural and Building Products Engineering | 1.5 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Sustainable and Energy Efficient Buildings | 1.5 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Sustainable Intelligent Habitats | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Sustainable Management and Production | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Translation and Post-Editing of Technical Texts | 1.5 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
| Vehicle Engineering | 2 Years | English | € 5538.00 |
- CV
- English Proficiency Certificate (B2)
- High School Diploma and Transcripts
- Minimum average grade (CGPA) of 60 in each subject in High School
- Motivation Letter
- Passport
- 2.5 GPA in Bachelor's
- CV
- English Proficiency Certificate (C1)
- Motivation Letter
- Passport
- University Diploma and Transcript
* The Application Deadline Varies by Department
** Additional Documents May Be Requested by Departments
*** The YKS requirement applies to students in Türkiye. International students will be evaluated according to the examination systems and admission criteria of their respective countries.
