Overview

Mechanical engineers create physical systems and devices that define modern society. Doctoral studies in Mechanical Engineering enable cultivation of engineering skills through project-based learning, which leads to attainment of technical acumen, creative capacity and real word experience in order to make a difference in the areas that matter the most.

Key facts

The objective of the Mechanical Engineering programme from Kaunas University of Technology is to prepare future leaders in mechanical engineering capable of practical design and creative application of computational methods for development and research of mathematical models of the real world objects and systems.

Accreditation

Right to doctoral studies acquired in cooperation with Aleksandras Stulginskis University (Vytautas Magnus University from 2019-01-01). Right to doctoral studies approved by the order No. V-1019 of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania of 8 June 2011.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mechatronics

Numerical Methods in Engineering

Vibrations and Dynamic of Mechanical Systems

Biomechanics

Design and Analysis of Microsystems

Experimental Mechanics

Technical Diagnostics of Mechanical Systems

Tribology

Particles Ballistics in Agricultural Technologies;

Reliability of Mechanical System;

Surface and Coatings Engineering

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

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Submission and registration of admission documents: October 10th

Language

English, Lithuanian

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75

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kaunas, Lithuania

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics

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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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75

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme accepts OMPT as a mathematics admission test. Depending on your academic background, you may be required to take an OMPT assessment as part of the admission process.
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 research proposal on the selected topic;

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 (55 EUR for EU citizens, and 132 EUR for non-EU citizens);

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

Free

Living costs

Kaunas

Lithuania

428 - 740 EUR / month

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