Overview
International postgraduates are welcome to do their doctoral studies at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. A PhD programme corresponds to 4 years studies (full-time mode) and 6 years studies (part-time mode).
Informatics Engineering offered at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University is designed to prepare scholars of a particular science field who would be able to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in a specific subject area and create new knowledge.
Key facts:
The Ph.D. is the highest degree awarded, and as such requires the highest level of proficiency and achievement, both in knowledge and in the performance of research presented in a written dissertation which also has to fulfill the stated requirements: it is expected to demonstrate candidate’s ability to engage in profound independent academic research, constitute an advance in scientific knowledge and it must satisfy formal criteria which are defined in regulations of the particular science field.
A doctoral degree may be awarded to a person who has successfully completed doctoral studies and defended a doctoral dissertation or it may be awarded to a person who has defended a doctoral dissertation externally.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:- Independent research under supervision;
- Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
- Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions;
- Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
- The completion of a PhD thesis.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Credits
- Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits)
Delivered
Disciplines
Electronics & Embedded Technology Informatics & Information Sciences General Engineering & Technology View 4 other PhDs in Electronics & Embedded Technology in LithuaniaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- For more information please visit the university's website
Tuition Fee
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International
10646 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10646 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
10646 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10646 EUR per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Vilnius
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The PhD studies can be financed by the state budget of the Republic of Lithuania, by the companies or enterprises financial resources or a PhD student‘s personal finances.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.