Overview

The topic will cover development of novel designs of piezoelectric actuators and motors which are focused on high accuracy orientation and driving of different loads like optical mirrors, lenses and filters as well as samples under high resolution microscopes and etc. Research activities will be focused on numerical and experimental investigations of piezoelectric actuators, indication of their mechanical and electro-mechanical characteristics as well as development, numerical and experimental confirmation of control and driving strategies considering that actuator/motor is composed from several bodies and is under affect of low and mid-frequency destabilization factors or actuator/motor target application environment is space environment or CubeSats.

Programme Structure

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
- 20 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00

Language

English

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70

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IELTS

6

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Credits

30 ECTS

Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vilnius, Lithuania

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 4 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in Lithuania

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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

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70

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Postgraduate diploma (or higher)
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.
You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.
At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.
Certified copies of the Master’s degree diploma and its supplement with grades or higher education equivalent to it;
Curriculum Vitae (CV);
List of scientific publications and their copies or research proposal (if scientific publications are not included);
Copy of a personal data page of a passport or a copy of a personal ID;
Other documents that an applicant wants to submit.
FCE (First Certificate in English): A
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English): C
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English): C
B2 Certificate in English

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12449 EUR / year

≈ 12449 EUR / year

Additional Details

Tuition fees for part time studies: €8,453

Living costs

Vilnius

Lithuania

490 - 856 EUR / month

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 companies or enterprises financial resources or a PhD student‘s personal finances.

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