Overview

Joint doctoral programme with the University of Southern Denmark (coordinating institution: Kaunas University of Technology )

Double degree programme with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan

Possibilities to attain European PhD (Doctor Europeus) in partnership with PCAM ( Physics and Chemistry of Advanced Materials Network)

Objective of doctoral studies in Physics is the development of highly qualified researchers in the field of physics, who are able to conduct scientific research for solution of critical problems.This joint doctoral programme provides doctoral students with competences and knowledge in the areas of condensed matter, interaction of radiation and matter, optical spectroscopy; the programme offers a wide range of topics and general experimental and theoretical research in the areas of meso, micro and nano structures, photonic structures, including their formation, analysis and application in plasmonics, bio sensors and alternative energy. Research involves the use of new functional materials, modern technologies (electron-beam lithography, reactive plasma etching, and holographic lithography) and progressive research methods (spectroscopic ellipsometry, Raman scattering, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, ultra-rapid process spectroscopy, etc.).

Accreditation

Right to doctoral studies acquired in cooperation with the University of Southern Denmark. Right to doctoral studies approved by the order No. V-1009 of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania of 16 November 2016.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elective Chapters of Condensed Matter Physics;

Modeling Methods of Physical Processes and Structures;

Radiation Interaction with Matter;

Determined Chaos Theory;

Physical Processes in Radiation and Vacuum Technologies;
Surface Physics and Chemistry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00

More details

Apply before June 2024.

Language

English, Lithuanian

Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

General requirements:

Application indicating the science field, the topic and the form of funding (online);

Official legalised Master’s diploma with the diploma supplement or a higher education degree equivalents and academic transcripts (translated into English or Lithuanian and notary verified) and the certificate of recognition if higher education qualification acquired abroad;

Curriculum Vitae;

Recommendations by two researchers of the relevant science field;

A list of the research works with a full bibliographic description and copies thereof;

A written motivation letter;

A copy of a valid personal document: a passport (for citizens of all countries) or an ID card (only for citizens of the European Union);

A copy of the receipt of the application fee payment

A certificate issued by IELTS, TOEFL, CERF or any other competent institution

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

Tuition fee applied for self-funded positions only.
Positions with scholarships are exempted from tuition fee.

Living costs for Kaunas

428 - 740 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.