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April 19, 2024

PhD Position Opportunity in the science field of Civil Engineering

Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) is seeking applications for a state funded PhD researcher position within the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on research aimed at developing integrated approaches to enhance the structural safety, resilience, and retrofitting of buildings in the face of natural hazards. PhD research will be developed between two research groups in KTU (Lithuania) and Frederick University (Cyprus). A student is expected to participate in long-term mobility to FU under supervision of dr. Petros Christou.

 

Research Overview:

The successful candidate will be involved in research that combines expertise from civil engineering, architecture, environmental science, and policy development. This interdisciplinary approach is crucial in addressing the urgent need for building preparedness amidst the escalating frequency and severity of natural disasters. The research aims to significantly improve building safety, mitigate economic losses, and ultimately save lives in vulnerable regions.

 

Application Process:

We welcome applications from motivated individuals with a strong background in civil engineering, or related disciplines with a strong background in the analysis of structures. The application procedure is described here: Doctoral studies – Admissions | KTU. Questions can be addressed to andrius.jurelionis@ktu.lt. Application deadline – 15th May 2024.

 

Benefits

  • Double degree programme with the University of Bologna, Italy
  • Doctor Europaeus certificate possibilities
  • Doctoral research in a high-profile research team
  • Incentives and rewards for active KTU PhD students
  • “Start up Space” for entrepreneurs
  • Academic mobility, internships abroad
  • KTU International PhD Summer School for core competences

 

Scholarships and funding

  • Lithuanian state scholarships (1st year of studies 1045 Eur/month, and 2nd-4th year of studies 1210 Eur/month)
  • Additional scholarships for excellent results
  • Grants for doctoral studies and research
  • Grants for academic mobility
April 5, 2024

Industrial Engineering

The success of every company in the engineering industry largely depends on well-planned and managed production processes, properly selected technologies and tools.

Help build competitive and sustainable industrial production

The future of industry is in your hands! Smart robotic manufacturing, digitalisation of production, prototyping, corporate governance and innovation management are just some of the keywords that describe the industry today. If you want to contribute to the development of industry-leading companies and to ensure that products are produced in the most efficient, sustainable and profitable way – this is the programme for you! From understanding advanced manufacturing processes and technologies to intelligent robotics and prototyping, from human resource management to industrial enterprise management, this programme offers a unique combination of competences.

Are you interested in the alignment of engineering technologies, and organisations and business? Can you think outside the box when it comes to engineering creativity and solutions? During this course, you will carry out many of your assignments in cooperation with companies, where you will develop your knowledge of industrial production and its management. Thanks to integrated apprenticeships and specialisations that respond to the needs of today’s market, you will be ready to start your career straight away with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering. Specialising in Digital Manufacturing or Production Management during your studies will not only open the door not only to an even wider engineering world, but also to a market that is in demand. Industrial engineering – from zero to hero!

Do you like to organise, develop and create? In this programme, you will understand the fundamentals of engineering technology, learn to design digital manufacturing systems and organise pre-production and production processes. It will prepare you to be a production operations manager, able to make decisions independently and responsibly. You will also learn about product quality assessment, business ethics, product development philosophy and digital manufacturing transformations. You will master the fundamentals of both general and industrial enterprise management. A bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering can lead to a career in manufacturing engineering and other industries, organising production, developing modern technologies and conducting research. You will find yourself as a production systems designer, technologist, project manager, or control and quality expert.

Do you want to contribute to the development of the industry of the future and ensure that products are produced in the most efficient, sustainable and profitable way? In today’s world of digitalisation and automation of tasks, the ability to manage automation and digitalisation processes is more important than ever. As technology penetrates the industrial market, this programme will teach you how to ensure that the interaction between technology and human beings is efficient and effective. As an industrial engineer, you’ll be able to work with all types of products: from LEGO bricks to pharmaceuticals and food industry equipment, from the smallest part of a car to a complex machine.

A qualification in industrial engineering gives you unlimited career opportunities – both in Lithuania and abroad. You can work as an engineering project developer or as a technology planner in supply chain optimisation, quality, or production supervision. As an industrial engineer, you can work as a production, operations, logistics, project manager, quality officer or consultant. During an integrated apprenticeship, you’ll get an in-depth insight into the workings of a modern industrial company, gaining work experience in different departments of the company.

March 1, 2024

Automation and Electrical Engineering

Initially, the words programmable logic controllers, frequency converters, servo motor control equipment, sensors may sound like spells to you, but soon you can become an automation professional – to be able to design energy supply and automation systems, install,  maintain and repair them yourself.

The programme is interdisciplinary, so you will have really interesting studies in the subjects of electrical and electronic engineering. You should be into science, love technology and be determined to become a qualified professional. Modern Siemens, Festo, Schneider Electric electrical and electronic devices and systems are used in studies.

Employment opportunities for the graduates of the Automatics and Electrical Engineering Study Programme are so abundant that it is difficult to pick one – thats what our graduates say.

Studies at Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija can be combined with work – both in full-time and part-time mode. Individual needs are acommodated on a case-by-case basis.

Why at Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija?

Students learn to automate production processes and work with modern electronic devices and their systems. Practical classess are held in an updated Technological Processes Automation laboratory. The employment prospects of graduates, i.e. specialists in the automation of technological lines, are particularly good.

DEGREE

Professional Bachelor of Engineering Sciences

SCOPE OF THE STUDY

180 credits (ECTS)

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

English

TUITION FEE PER YEAR

Full-time studies – 3300 Eur, part-time  studies – 2475 Eur

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

Graduates work as electrical engineers in electricity network companies and companies operating, installing and repairing electrical equipment and their control systems as well as in companies engaged in the automation of technological processes.

Studies can be continued at universities under the programmes of the Engineering Science study fields group in Electrical Engineering and Electronics Engineering fields.

Further information can be found here.

January 18, 2023

Construction Management

In complex construction industry, any inaccurate step can be crucial on the path to the project implementation. The experts of construction management play a key role in the implementation of quality processes from the beginning to the end of the project. They are the coordinators ensuring smooth operation of related organisations and meeting the customer’s expectations, applying the knowledge of building information modelling (BIM) and geo-information systems (GIS).

Funding opportunities

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.

Campus life

The main KTU Campus is within walking distance from the city centre. In the campus, university sports halls and courts, dormitories, shops and recreational areas are all nearby. KTU boasts the active student community, with 6 art societies and over 20 students’ organisations. Our students can choose from 100 weekly sports classes, and join one of 20 sports teams. All of this is free of charge.

Over 40 thousand students study in Kaunas, and of these, around 10% are international students. Lush parks, lively squares, cosy cafes and buzzing cultural life make Kaunas attractive not only as a travel destination but also as a place to live. In 2022, Kaunas will become a European Capital of Culture.

January 18, 2023

Transport Electronics

Speed, safety, ecology, comfort, economy, and other properties in the transport are conditioned by electronics. Modern transport – from vehicle to complex intelligent metropolitan transport control system – cannot be imagined without electronics.

Funding opportunities

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.

Campus life

The main KTU Campus is within walking distance from the city centre. In the campus, university sports halls and courts, dormitories, shops and recreational areas are all nearby. KTU boasts the active student community, with 6 art societies and over 20 students’ organisations. Our students can choose from 100 weekly sports classes, and join one of 20 sports teams. All of this is free of charge.

Over 40 thousand students study in Kaunas, and of these, around 10% are international students. Lush parks, lively squares, cosy cafes and buzzing cultural life make Kaunas attractive not only as a travel destination but also as a place to live. In 2022, Kaunas will become a European Capital of Culture.

January 18, 2023

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering programme prepares high-qualification specialists, having the knowledge of electrical engineering, electrical mechanics, electricity engineering and understanding of the power electronics, energy converters, electrical machines, electricity networks, electricity market, able to design and use electricity, energy and electronics equipment, and solve the problems of its generation.

Funding opportunities

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.

Campus life

The main KTU Campus is within walking distance from the city centre. In the campus, university sports halls and courts, dormitories, shops and recreational areas are all nearby. KTU boasts the active student community, with 6 art societies and over 20 students’ organisations. Our students can choose from 100 weekly sports classes, and join one of 20 sports teams. All of this is free of charge.

Over 40 thousand students study in Kaunas, and of these, around 10% are international students. Lush parks, lively squares, cosy cafes and buzzing cultural life make Kaunas attractive not only as a travel destination but also as a place to live. In 2022, Kaunas will become a European Capital of Culture.

January 18, 2023

Automation and Control

Automation is one of the main progress engines acting in all fields of modern human activities. The study programme prepares the Bachelors of control systems who are able to develop, design, install, and service the most simple equipment automation and the most complex technological processes, as well as transport flow control systems by using classical and modern automation solutions, artificial intellect, and computer-based sensors.

 

Funding opportunities

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.

Campus life

The main KTU Campus is within walking distance from the city centre. In the campus, university sports halls and courts, dormitories, shops and recreational areas are all nearby. KTU boasts the active student community, with 6 art societies and over 20 students’ organisations. Our students can choose from 100 weekly sports classes, and join one of 20 sports teams. All of this is free of charge.

Over 40 thousand students study in Kaunas, and of these, around 10% are international students. Lush parks, lively squares, cosy cafes and buzzing cultural life make Kaunas attractive not only as a travel destination but also as a place to live. In 2022, Kaunas will become a European Capital of Culture.

May 3, 2024

PhD in Environmental Engineering

Open application for a highly motivated doctoral candidate in Environmental Engineering, Research and application of innovative biofiltration materials in the purification of biogas from hydrogen sulphide.

The doctoral candidate position is available in the Faculty of Environmental Engineering,  Department of Environmental Protection and Water Engineering. Applicants interested in other research topics related to the biofiltration of air pollutants or using different biofiltration materials or environmental technologies are also welcome to apply.

Study Programme Structure

  • Independent research under supervision;
  • Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
  • Participation in international conferences and research networks, including an international internship at other, research institutions;
  • Presentation of research results in international scientific conferences and publications of scientific journals (WOS);
  • Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
  • The completion of a PhD thesis.

Academic 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.

Scholarships and Funding

  • The state-funding or self-funded studies are available;
  • Lithuanian state scholarships for 1st year of studies 1045 Eur/month, and 2nd-4th year of studies 1210Eur/month);
  • Grants for doctoral studies and research;
  • Grants for international academic mobility.

Annual Tuition Fee

  • full-time studies – 11 837,00  (4-year);
  • part-time studies – 7 891,00  (6-year).

More information: https://vilniustech.lt/doctoralstudies/en

GET IN TOUCH at VILNIUS TECH Doctoral School: phd@vilniustech.lt

April 3, 2024

PhD in Materials Engineering

Open application for a highly motivated doctoral candidate in Materials Engineering

The doctoral candidate position is available in the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute of Building Materials, Laboratory of Thermal Insulating Materials and Acoustics. Applicants interested in other research topics related to plant and waste-based composites with different binding materials and aggregates for structural and/or thermal insulation purposes are also welcome to apply.

Study Programme Structure

  • Independent research under supervision;
  • Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
  • Participation in international conferences and research networks, including an international internship at other, research institutions;
  • Presentation of research results in international scientific conferences and publications of scientific journals (WOS);
  • Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
  • The completion of a PhD thesis.

Academic 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.

Scholarships and Funding

  • The state-funding or self-funded studies are available;
  • Lithuanian state scholarships for 1st year of studies 1045 Eur/month, and 2nd-4th year of studies 1210 Eur/month);
  • Grants for doctoral studies and research;
  • Grants for international academic mobility.

Annual Tuition Fee

  • full-time studies – 11 837,00  (4-year);
  • part-time studies – 7 891,00  (6-year).

More information: https://vilniustech.lt/doctoralstudies/en

GET IN TOUCH at VILNIUS TECH Doctoral School: phd@vilniustech.lt

March 3, 2024

PhD in Informatics Engineering

Open application for a highly motivated doctoral candidate in Informatics Engineering.

The doctoral candidate position is available in the Faculty of Fundamental Sciences, Department of Information Systems.

Study Programme Structure

  • Independent research under supervision;
  • Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
  • Participation in international conferences and research networks, including an international internship at other, research institutions;
  • Presentation of research results in international scientific conferences and publications of scientific journals (WOS);
  • Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
  • The completion of a PhD thesis.

Academic 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.

Scholarships and Funding

  • The state-funding or self-funded studies are available;
  • Lithuanian state scholarships for 1st year of studies 1045 Eur/month, and 2nd-4th year of studies 1210 Eur/month);
  • Grants for doctoral studies and research;
  • Grants for international academic mobility.

Annual Tuition Fee

  • full-time studies – 11 837,00  (4-year);
  • part-time studies – 7 891,00  (6-year).

More information: https://vilniustech.lt/doctoralstudies/en

GET IN TOUCH at VILNIUS TECH Doctoral School: phd@vilniustech.lt