Chemical Engineering, Ph.D.

Chemical Engineering, Ph.D.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration

About

Chemical engineering PhD studies are a traditional, research based, usually four-year, doctoral degree program, which provides:

  • A mentoring-intensive environment with co-supervision flexibility, allowing students to work with the outstanding Lithuanian scientist of their field
  • The real-world experience through an experimental and practical assignments, hands-on operation of the modern pilot scale equipment and analytical techniques
  • The accessibility to a modern computer technology enabling the process modelling, simulation and control

Detailed Programme Facts

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Modeling of taste and texture properties of new food matrice based on vegetable press cake according to specific needs of consumers
  • Valorisation of agrofood processing by-products and waste using biorefinery concept
  • Synthesis and properties of organic semiconductors containing donor and acceptor moieties
  • Multifunctional MexAlyOz nano sized compounds synthesis, modification and application in energy efficient technologies
  • Multicomponent systems with bioactive additives: development, physicochemical properties and application
  • Synthesis and properties of organic semiconductors for optoelectronic devices

For more information, please visit the programme website.

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    90

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

  • Persons with a Master’s Degree or equivalent degree of higher education may participate in an open competition for admission to doctoral studies.
  • Additional conditions: A sum of ECTS credits of the subjects in the fields of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry completed during I and II cycle University studies ≥ 30.   
  • Applicants to the doctoral program in the field of science are accepted by competition according to the competition score. Minimum Competition Score 7
  • Official legalised Bachelor’s and Master’s diplomas or a higher education degree equivalents and academic transcripts (translated into English or Lithuanian and notary verified)
  • Copy of ID card or passport
  • Curriculum Vitae

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    6750 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 6750 EUR per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • EU/EEA Applies to you

    6750 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 6750 EUR per year and a duration of 48 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.

Self-funded doctoral students pay the tuition fee that is ~ 6750-8015 euros per year.

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

All applicants are eligible to apply for Lithuanian state-funded places. Monthly scholarship for state-funded PhD students is 395,20 EUR/month (first year) and 456 EUR/month (2-4th year). Additional scholarships available.

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