Kaunas University of Technology

Introduction
Campus Features
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Scholarships and Funding
Why study at Kaunas University of Technology
Awards & Accreditations
Campus Life & Facilities
Locations
Programmes

Introduction

High reputation

Dating back to 1922, Kaunas University of Technology has developed a great potential for studies and research and stays a leader in innovations and technologies in the Baltic States region. With 10.500 students and 1.000 academic staff, KTU strives to bring together highly talented students (supported by University and external scholarships), researchers and academics to perform cutting-edge research, to deliver top quality education and to provide research and development services to a wide range of businesses.

Internationality

KTU enhances its international visibility by participating in international research collaborations, by establishing international study programmes, by collaborating with international partners in creating joint study programmes, and by encouraging the participation in international exchange among student and academic communities. Currently, international students can choose between 37 undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes and 19 Doctoral programmes in English in the field of Technological, Physical, Biomedical and Social Sciences, Humanities and Creative Arts & Design.

Growing talents

KTU invests in its current students by improving their study environment and its quality, by providing opportunities to be active in sports, arts, students’ associations, and by building their confidence, as it is the investment for the future of society in local and global terms. Our students form a large part of the vibrant student community in Kaunas, the second largest city in Lithuania.

At KTU

Among the top 5 % of top universities in the world: KTU brings together highly talented students, researchers and academics.
The leader in cooperation with business: from the development of study programmes through case analysis to technology transfer.
Wide range of services for the students: exchange programmes, internships, Startup Space, sports, etc.

Campus Features

KTU is in Kaunas, the second largest city of Lithuania. The main campus of KTU – where the main buildings of the engineering and technology faculties, as well as dormitories are located – is in the most beautiful neighbourhood of the city. Walking through quiet streets lined with Kaunas’ signature modernist architecture, one can reach the city centre on foot.

On the campus, all the main teaching and research facilities are situated nearby. University sports halls and courts, dormitories, shops and recreational areas are all within reach. For a real feel of the KTU campus, please visit the website and embark on a virtual tour.

KTU students can get accommodation at 12 KTU dormitories. The easy and fast dormitory reservation system allows checking for a free room and to book a place. A single room in a dormitory costs up to €155 per month, and a double is up to €130.

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Scholarships and Funding

KTU students can receive state support, accommodation grants, one-time social scholarship. They can apply for Talent, Sponsor or Incentive scholarships.

All international students automatically become candidates to receive the Scholarship for International Students, which is assigned for first year Bachelor or Master students with strong academic records and motivation.

The residents of European Union countries and the global citizens of Lithuanian origin can apply for state-funded study places. This means that all the applicants, who fall into one of the aforementioned categories, will participate in the general admission’s competition for state-funded study places and get the chance to study free of charge, depending on their admission score.

Why study at Kaunas University of Technology

KTU, the main provider of research services for business and industry, one of the most active science institutions in Lithuania boasts impressive research facilities. In addition to state-of-the-art laboratories designed for studies, such as FabLab, Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab, Auto Diagnostics Lab and others, the laboratories of Santaka Valley and the Faculties equipped with the newest technology are open to student research and studies.

Awards & Accreditations

Cooperation agreements with more than 350 universities in 50 countries

Member

ECIU University (Pioneering challenged-based learning on international level)

accreditation for Sustainability practices in studies and research

QUESTE-SI

Accredited

Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (Lithuania)

Campus Life & Facilities

At KTU there is one central Library and several faculty libraries. In autumn 2021, a multifunctional space with round-the-clock open library will be opened on the campus. A refurbished gym is free for all KTU students, a friendly staff at International Relations department can be approached with any questions. KTU provides academic, personal and financial support to its students: mentors and counsellors at the Faculties, the Student Information Centre and Career Centre assist students who need academic help or career guidance.

KTU boasts the active student community, where everyone can find an activity to nurture their talents, to pursue their interests, to aim for higher achievements or just to relax after studies. KTU students are:

GIFTed

Talented students are invited to join a GIFTed community, which offers various paths for self-improvement, including (but not limited to) projects with business, research and personal development.

GUIDed

700 teachers, researchers, business representatives are mentoring KTU students in all stages of the University life – from their first days to choosing a career. KTU is the first university in Lithuania to provide extensive mentorship for its students.

WANTed

KTU is ranked 1st in the national rankings by employers’ reputation; our graduates are the most sought-after in the job market. The annual KTU Career Days, organised by the Career Centre – all things related to the preparation for the future job – is the biggest event of this kind in the Baltics (140 companies were represented, more than 9 thousand people visited the fair in 2019).

UNITed

21 different societies and organisations are thriving in the KTU student community. From hiking to engineering, from photography to debates – everyone can fit in and find a place for self-expression.

INSPIRed

6 art societies invite KTU students to explore their creative side.

ACTIVATed

At KTU we believe that a healthy mind lives in a healthy body – our students can choose from 100 weekly sports classes, and join one of 20 sports teams. All of this is free of charge.