Chemical Technology and Engineering

It is safe to say that technology and innovation are the driving forces behind the progress of humankind. However, for that we need creative and well-versed engineering professionals who would understand more than plain terminology. Are you one of them – interested in chemistry, innovation, technology, and are constantly thinking of new, original ideas? Then BSc in Chemical Technology and Engineering at KTU is a perfect choice for you!

The demand for chemical engineering specialists is never diminishing and their work is valued because they are industrial innovators who are capable of designing processes and managing technological systems. As humanity’s need for new products is always growing, skilled chemical engineers are needed to analyze the trends in demand for chemical products, expand the knowledge and influence public opinions in the field of engineering.

The curriculum for Chemical Technology and Engineering program is designed to combine theoretical knowledge with technological skills, in-depth expertise of designing and carrying out industrial processes, and laboratory practice.

To cater to the interests and abilities of future graduates, the program is tailored to offer specializations in technologies of inorganic or organic materials. Modern laboratories with the newest equipment are available for students to uses and practice hands-on skills for modelling and designing processes.

According to job market statistics, the employment rate for chemical engineers is one of the highest – up to 70% of them are employed right after graduation.

Description of Study Programme Apply
Location Kaunas
Faculty of Chemical Technology
Cycle First cycle
Field Chemical Engineering
Language Lithuanian, English
Form Full-time studies - 4 y. (day-time; on-campus)
Degree awarded Bachelor of Engineering Sciences
Specialisations Technology of Inorganic Materials,
Technology of Organic Materials
Yearly Price  i Full-time studies - 3836 €
  • Lappeenranta University of Technology
  • Clausthal University of Technology
  • Riga Technical University
  • Artois University
 

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements

Proficiency in English
Language requirements

IELTS ≥5.5, TOEFL ≥75, CEFR ≥B2, or equivalent

Eligibility CGPA
High school certificate

Maximum 3 years after high school graduation is eligible.

Often you can get a suitable transcript 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.

Minimum average grade (CGPA) > 60 % in each entry subject.

 

Score structure

Subject Coefficient Type
First subject

Mathematics

0,4

Final exam

Second subject

Chemistry or Physics or Biology

or Information Technologies or Geography

0,4

Final exam

Third subject

English language

0,2

IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR or equivalent

 

Tuition fee

The indicated tuition fee is applied to 2024-2025 academic year.

Full-time studies 3836 €
Price per credit 63,93 €
 
Foreign nationals with Lithuanian origins and EU citizens
Full-time studies 3836 €
Price per credit 63,93 €
Partial tuition fee waiver can be applied for the study price.

 

Financial support

Contacts

International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email 

Head of the Study Programmes
Lect. dr. Andrius Jaskūnas
email andrius.jaskunas@ktu.lt

 

 

 

 

 

Module of the study programme by semesters

Skills

Inorganic and organic materials: polymers, oil, cement, glass, fertilizers, ceramics – products, production, recycling, industry
Engineering – design, drawing, documenting, equipment, processes
Chemical technology – production, models, recipes, production, industry
Chemistry – analyses, analytical equipment, quality
Complexity of engineering sciences Variety of learned technologies Research Sciences Economic and social sciences

 

 

Values

Why @KTU?

The junction between science and industry

You will acquire the practical skills needed for the successful employment in the industry as well as fundamental knowledge useful to start a career of scientific researcher.

Why @KTU?

Good knowledge of engineering processes and product analysis

You will be able to develop and produce significant inorganic and organic chemistry products.

Why @KTU?

Employability is one of the highest in the market

Due to the high demand for chemical engineers, employability remains one of the highest in the region.

Why @KTU?

Modern laboratories and equipment are used in the study process

Gain significant practical skills while working in laboratories and learn how to model and design processes using chemical process simulation software.

Why @KTU?

Internationality

Meet students from other countries while studying here and take the opportunity yourself to go abroad for studies or practices.

 

Career

After graduating, a student will be able to:
  • apply the knowledge of chemical and physical phenomenon (material and energy balance, chemical and physical equilibrium, chemical kinetics etc.) to identify and solve various complex problems of chemical engineering;
  • design and model products, processes and apparatus for different fields of chemical engineering – petroleum, polymer, silicate, inorganic fertilizer, textile etc.;
  • plan and carry out research of products and processes by employing modern analytical equipment;
  • model chemical engineering processes using Aspen HYSYS chemical process simulator.
Student will gain competences of:
  • practical skills in experiments, analysis and evaluation of experimental results in accordance with the study program;
  • application of chemical compounds according to their physical and chemical properties;
  • knowledge of fundamental principles of material and energy balances, chemical equilibrium and kinetics in engineering processes;
  • knowledge and management of technologies in various fields of chemistry: petroleum, polymer, textile, inorganic fertilizer, binding materials etc.

 

 

You may become

Your responsibilities may include:

  • management of standards and technical conditions for materials and production as well as their quality assurance;
  • establishment of control standards and procedures to ensure the efficiency of chemical production and the safety of workers;
  • research and development of engineering processes for production of new products.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • preparation of technical specifications for production and designing the layout of engineering systems;
  • management and maintenance of industrial buildings and equipment in accordance with engineering principles and safety regulations;
  • consulting on production methods, techniques and equipment.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • installation, calibration, management and maintenance of laboratory equipment;
  • collection, storage, classification and preparation of samples for experimentation;
  • research and analysis of acquired results, data processing using appropriate scientific methods and preparation of scientific reports.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • conducting research in the fields of chemistry or chemical engineering and development of new scientific concepts, tools, theories or methods;
  • conducting experiments, tests and analysis;
  • participation in interdisciplinary research and development projects with specialists from other scientific fields.

 

 

Testimonials

Eglė Peciukonė

Eglė Peciukonė

Senior engineering technologist, AB „ORLEN Lietuva“

 

These are the studies that exceeded my expectations and more… Chemical Technology and Engineering program is not only interesting but also extremely valuable in further career paths (students, save your class notes for later!). I remember my classes and extremely competent teachers, who considered me their colleague, with a wave of great emotions. I am glad and thankful that university found a company that lay down the path for my career. During my studies I completed an internship there, what not only allowed to write a final thesis of exceptional quality, but also an opportunity to be seen – it is my 9th year in the company where I feel like a valuable asset to the team.

Šarūnas Purvinis

Šarūnas Purvinis

Senior project engineer, AB „Achema“

 

I knew that I want to become a chemist before even graduating high school, so I was already preparing to apply to KTU Faculty of Chemical Technology. After taking the chemistry exam I decided I am more interested in the more technical part of chemistry – chemical engineering, so I entered the Chemical Technology and Engineering program during the early admission period. I can tell this was a great decision because in the Faculty of Chemical Technology I grew up as a person with critical thinking skills and obtained priceless knowledge on process engineering – this even helped me to get employed while I was still studying.

Edvinas Butkevičius

Edvinas Butkevičius

Engineering technologist, AB „ORLEN Lietuva“

 

Lecturers of the program are professional and eager to help, ready to help students learn as much as possible. With the help of them and this study program, students get a strong based of knowledge, which later allows to develop your skills becoming a specialist. The study program itself is very diverse, so everyone can find a specialization that suits them. The most important thing is that after graduating from the Chemical Technology and Engineering program, it is really easy to find a job.

Marius Baltakys

Marius Baltakys

Production manager, UAB “Norvegijos kontaktai”

 

Thanks to my lecturers, during my studies I have started to work with industrial companies. Even without having graduated from university, I already had a lot of job offers. During my studies I acquired a broad spectrum of knowledge that I now can use not only to develop new products but also to implement new technologies in the production process.

 

 

 

Contacts

International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email 

Head of the Study Programmes
Lect. dr. Andrius Jaskūnas
email andrius.jaskunas@ktu.lt