Overview

The Physics PhD programme from Kaunas University of Technology 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.).

Educational Opportunity

Objective of PhD programme in physics is development of highly qualified researchers in the field of physics, who are able to conduct scientific research for solution of critical problems.

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 included:

Elective Chapters of Condensed Matter Physics

Modelling Methods of Physical Processes and Structures

Optics and Interaction

Radiation Interaction with Matter

Determined Chaos Theory

Elective Chapters of Mathematical Physics

Physical Processes in Radiation and Vacuum Technologies

Spectroscopic and Ultrasound Analysis Methods of Materials

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-15 00:00:00 , International

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Submission of documents for the recognition of qualification obtained abroad in Lithuania (for those applicants who have obtained their education at a foreign higher education institution and do not have a document confirming the recognition of their diploma in Lithuania): 1–15 May

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.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application indicating the science field, the topic and the form of funding (online);
Official legalised Bachelor's and Master’s diploma with the diploma supplements 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 (one of the recommendations must be written by the supervisor of the research topic that the candidate is applying to);
A research proposal on the selected topic;
A list of the research works with a full bibliographic description and copies thereof; if no research works by the applicant are presented, the applicant is required to present a research paper whose topic is consistent with the dissertation topic indicated in the applicant’s application;

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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.

Students admitted to state-funded positions are exempted of tuition fee.

For self-funded doctoral students the fee is applied.

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.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Educational Opportunity

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Kaunas

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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