Aeronautical Engineering

Programme overview

The contemporary aerospace industry requires specialists who can deliver the most complex aircraft designs. The Aeronautical Engineering programme covers the three areas needed for this: aeronautical mechanics, electronics, and systems design. Graduates of the Aeronautical Engineering programme are highly valued, qualified engineers in the international aerospace industry, capable of analysing and solving challenges related to the development and application of conventional and unmanned aircraft, spacecraft, and satellites. They work in scientific research, analysis, consultancy, or management roles, where in-depth knowledge and practical skills are essential, or pursue PhD studies.

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Programme Structure

Depending on their chosen pathway and career goals, students select either Conventional and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Engineering (in-depth studies of aeronautical materials, aircraft structures and systems) or Space Engineering and Exploration (focused on the design and control of satellites and unmanned aircraft systems). The interdisciplinary KTU Aeronautical Engineering programme equips students with:

engineering problem-solving, project management and adaptability in multidisciplinary environments skills;
in-depth knowledge of aerodynamics, orbital mechanics, telecommunications, UAV control, data transmission and processing, and mathematical modelling;
3D modelling and analysis (SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Ansys) and CAE simulation competencies.

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Admission requirements

University bachelor degree certificate	Engineering sciences, technologies, mathematical sciences, computer sciences and physical sciences and ≥ 15 credits of completed subjects in the study fields of aeronautical engineering, electronics engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.
Proficiency in English	IELTS ≥ 6.0, TOEFL ≥ 85, CEFR ≥ C1, or previously completed studies in english language.
Transcript requirements	Obtain a suitable transcript of your bachelor’s degree from your school. If unavailable, provide official translations and verified copies of the original documents.
Accepted languages	English
Document legislation	The documents must be legalised (Apostille) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued. This requirement does not apply to the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine.

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.

Autumn Intake Deadline

2026-06-01

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