The curriculum of the KTU MSc Mechanical Engineering study program integrates the latest scientific achievements and theoretical principles of mechanics, providing knowledge and skills essential for top-level professionals. Mechanical engineers play an important role in industry and business, they develop and design various moving objects, machines, and mechanisms for virtually all industries, they solve engineering problems in robotics and manufacturing systems, and they are indispensable in automotive, space, biotechnology, computer, electronics, and energy corporations.
During your studies, the KTU’s upgraded labs of Measurements Actuators, Robotics, Biomechatronics, Dynamics, Piezomechanics, Holography and Optical Measurements, 3D Prototyping, and Materials Static Testing will be open for your research. The University’s close links with industry companies, such as Festo, Hi-Steel, Mars Lietuva, and Baltec CNC Technologies guarantee up-to-date knowledge of market needs.
Whatever career path you choose, a Mechanical Engineering master’s degree from KTU will testify to the creative thinking skills that will help you create innovative products and systems. If you wish so, after your studies you can turn to research or take a leadership career path in manufacturing companies around the globe.
The program equips you with competencies in:
Description of Study Programme Apply
| Location |
Kaunas Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design |
| Cycle | Second cycle |
| Field | Mechanical Engineering |
| Language | Lithuanian, English |
| Form | Full-time studies - 2 y. (evening-time; blended learning) |
| Degree awarded | Master of Engineering Sciences |
| Yearly Price |
Full-time studies - 5266 €
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| University bachelor degree certificate | |
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Engineering, Technology, Mathematics, Informatics or Physical Sciences study field degree. |
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| Language | CGPA |
| Eligibility | |
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IELTS ≥6.0, TOEFL ≥85, CEFR ≥C1, or previously completed studies in english language. |
Average grade (CGPA) > 60 % |
| Additional requirements | |
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Often you can get a suitable transcript of bachelor degree from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Russian. 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 for the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine. |
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| Component | Coefficient |
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Average as(CGPA) of University‘s Bachelor’s degree (min. length – 180 ECTS) and its supplement |
0,9 |
| Second component of the competition score | |
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Motivation letter and online interview |
0,1 |
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Additional points can be added to the competition score for the following activities:
Points from the same criteria are only added once. Points from different criteria are added up. The maximum score from additional points criteria can be no higher than 4. |
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The indicated tuition fee is applied to 2024-2025 academic year. |
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| Full-time studies | 5266 € |
| Price per credit | 87,77 € |
| Foreign nationals with Lithuanian origins and EU citizens | |
| Full-time studies | 5266 € |
| Price per credit | 87,77 € |
| Partial tuition fee waiver can be applied for the study price. | |
Financial support
International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email international@ktu.lt
Head of the Study Programme
Assoc. Dr. Kęstutis Pilkauskas
Studentų St. 56, Kaunas
email kestutis.pilkauskas@ktu.lt
| Engineering analysis and basics research | Engineering systems | Product development | Quality Assurance |
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Studies and research are carried out in modern laboratories of Measurements Actuators, Robotics, Biomechatronics, Dynamics, Piezomechanics, Holography and Optical Measurements, 3D Prototyping, and Materials Static Testing.
Faculty closely works with many international and local industrial partners: Festo, Hi-Steel, Mars Lietuva, Baltec CNC Technologies, etc.
Master+ model offers either to a masterpiece in the specialisation or to strengthen managerial/interdisciplinary skills by choosing an individual set of competencies required for a career.
Student’s competences:
– To coordinate the activities of the teams of facilities management specialists in various companies (operating in the fields from production to designing);
– To know production processes and control possibilities and tools of engineering analysis (CAD/CAE);
– To analyse problematic areas of facilities management and adapt modern modelling software for increase of efficiency of processes;
– To design and implement development of the systems or subsystems of mechanical nature in the integral engineering systems using modern research and technological equipment and engineering analysis tools.
Student’s skills:
– Able to model the systems of strength of structures, contact, thermal conductivity and flow of liquids, assessing their dynamic properties, functional and reliability level of their components;
– Able to design and realise the processes of designing – product development using advanced competences of engineering activities;
– Able to realise modern algorithms and algorithms based on computer modelling software for facilities management.
– Planning, management and coordination of general operations of the company, institution or organisation
– Review of activities and results of the company, institution or organisation, submission of reports to the board of directors and governing bodies
– Establishment of the company’s, institution’s or organisation’s objectives, strategies, policies and programmes
– General leading and management of the company, institution or organisation
– Planning of scientific research and development programmes of the entire company or organisation identifying objectives and budgetary needs
– Supervision and management of performance of employees responsible for scientific research and development
– Establishment of operational and administration procedures and their supervision
– Planning and management of routine activities, supervision of employee recruitment, training and activities
– Performs research in the area of fundamental and applied sciences in cooperation with scientists or other engineers;
– Designs, manages production of machinery, aircrafts, ships, mechanisms and industrial machinery, equipment and systems, and provides consultations on these issues
– Manages technical maintenance and repair of equipment, researches technological aspects of certain materials, products or processes and provides consultations on these issues
– Performs research of functional parameters and characteristics of equipment, units, components, materials, connections using analysis software, and performs experimental research
– Applies research results in designing of equipment and products
– Performs equipment’s inspection for improvement or maintenance of its operations
– Control of production data and preparation of reports
– Control of work and quality procedures in production equipment in the process of planning its maintenance, establishing working hours and supplying spare parts and tools
– Preparation, implementation and monitoring of production strategies, polices and plans
Master+ is a unique model within a chosen MSc programme
The Master+ model offers either to masterpiece in the chosen discipline by choosing the Field Expert track or to strengthen the interdisciplinary skills in addition to the main discipline by choosing the Interdisciplinary Expert track providing a choice of a different competence to compliment the chosen discipline and achieve a competitive advantage in one’s career.
Students of these study programmes can choose between the path of Field Expert and Interdisciplinary Expert. Selection is made in the academic information system. Each path (competence) consists of three subjects (18 credits) allocated as follows: 1 year 1 semester (autumn) – first subject (6 credits), 1 year 2 semester (spring) – second subject (6 credits), 2 year 3 semester – third subject (6 credits). A student, who chooses a path of the Field Expert, deepens knowledge and strengthens skills in the main field of studies. The one, who chooses a path of the Interdisciplinary Expert, acquires knowledge and skills in a different area or field of studies. Competence provides a choice of alternative additional subjects.
Acquisition of the competence is certified by the issue of KTU certificate and entry in the appendix to the Master’s diploma. In addition, students can acquire an international certificate (details are provided next to each competence).
Competences are implemented by KTU lecturers – experts in their area – and high level business and public sector organizations; their employees deliver lectures, submit topics for the student’s theses, placement-oriented tasks for the projects, etc.
I have defended my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering with the highest evaluations. I am able to critically assess, analyse, design and optimize mechanical systems, conceptualize and solve the issues that are uncertain or not clearly defined. Based on the knowledge of mechanics and other areas, I am able to manage the team of the engineers of various areas and levels.
My achievements are facilitated by the University's focus on fundamental knowledge of mechanical engineering, which enables creation of solid basis of professional knowledge for the future career. Taking into consideration the fact that I managed to combine studies and work during my Master's studies, that basis of fundamental mechanics intertwined with the real practice at work and was strengthened furthermore.
While studying the design of mechanical systems and working as a constructor, I completely acquired engineering analysis, optimization and modelling of mechanical systems, and other activities. It is reflected in my Master's thesis. This thesis was related to my practical activities, as it solved the issues of the company's construction department by development of automated design system. While solving these issues, consultations of the lecturers were available all the time, both during the lectures, under agreement after work, and by email when facing small issues.
Now, when I work as Chief Constructor and manage the team of constructors, the knowledge acquired at the university, helps me solve unexpected problems, make suitable decisions, create mechanical systems, establish company's internal principal rules for design and be sufficiently competent for selection of future members of the team.
Therefore, I can only say positive things about this study programme: besides the acquired knowledge, Mechanical Engineering programme also helps personal development: it develops responsibility, accuracy and wish to improve.
International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email international@ktu.lt
Head of the Study Programme
Assoc. Dr. Kęstutis Pilkauskas
Studentų St. 56, Kaunas
email kestutis.pilkauskas@ktu.lt
