Overview

Within this Economic PhD programme from Economics at Kaunas University of Technology students are prepared to perform future research.

Key facts:

The programme in Economics at Kaunas University of Technology aims to develop highly qualified professionals, ready for academic and professional career in leading global education institutions.

Coordinated by experienced scientists PhD students carry out and present their research in the chosen area, which is an essential part of a four-year doctoral study programme.

The main objective of the programme is to educate talented economists, who may contribute to recent scientific research of economics, create new knowledge and apply it in practice.

Accreditation

Right to doctoral studies acquired in cooperation with Klaipėda University and Lithuanian Energy Institute. Right to doctoral studies approved by the order No. V-1124 of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania of 08.06.2011.

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Programme Structure

Topics Included:

Technology-driven Restructuring of Manufacturing Industry in the Context of 4.0 Industry
Economic Evaluation of Renewable Energy Sources
Evaluation of the impact of working hours on the economy and the welfare of employees
Economic resilience in the context of geo-economic crises
The impact of EU climate policy and Green Deal on regional convergence: a framework for future solutions

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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

More details

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

Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Econometrics Environmental Economics & Policy

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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.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application indicating the science field, the topic and the form of funding (online)
Official legalised 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 submitted recommendations by scientists has to be written by the supervisor of the 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
A copy of the passport page with personal data, or a copy of the ID card

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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 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.