KTU is the leader in Lithuania in providing computer science studies, and the bachelor’s study programmes in this field are constantly in the list of the most popular ones among the prospective students.
Bachelor’s in Informatics studies focus on technologies of programming, the internet and three-dimensional graphics. Cloud computing, contemporary fixed, mobile or wireless access networks are among the technologies studied in the course. The graduates of this programme master the skills of managing real-world information models and processes of computerised application areas, and gain the competences for the independent establishment of online IT and multimedia services. This places them among the most sought-after employees in the job market.
In 2020, KTU BSc Informatics study programme was awarded Investor’s Spotlight quality label, established by Investor’s Forum together with the agency Invest Lithuania. Investor’s Spotlight is awarded to those study programmes which best meet the expectations of the business.
Applicants can apply for 300 EUR / month from “Teltonika”. scholarship.
| Location |
Kaunas Faculty of Informatics |
| Cycle | First cycle |
| Field | Informatics |
| Language | Lithuanian, English |
| Form | Full-time studies - 4 y. (day-time; on-campus) |
| Degree awarded | Bachelor of Computing |
| Specialisations |
Internet Informatics, Multimedia Systems |
| Yearly Price |
Full-time studies - 3524 €
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IELTS ≥5.5, TOEFL ≥75, CEFR ≥B2, or equivalent
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.
IELTS ≥5.5, TOEFL ≥75, CEFR ≥B2, or equivalent
Minimum average grade (CGPA) > 60 % in each entry subject.
| Subject | Coefficient | Type |
| First subject | ||
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Mathematics |
0,5 |
Entry exam (online) |
| Second subject | ||
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Information Technologies or Physics or Biology or Chemistry or Geography |
0,3 |
Final exam |
| Third subject | ||
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English language |
0,2 |
IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR or equivalent |
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The tuition fee applied for the academic year 2022-2023 is indicated below: |
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| Full-time studies | 3524 € |
| Price per credit | 58,73 € |
| Foreign nationals with Lithuanian origins and EU citizens | |
| Full-time studies | 3524 € |
| Price per credit | 58,73 € |
| Partial tuition fee waiver can be applied for the study price. | |
Financial support
| Analysis and Design of IT systems | Administration of Servers, IT Systems, Design and Development of IT Infrastructure | Development of Network, Cloud Computing Services, Distributed and Mobile Online Systems | Multimedia Services and Game Programming |
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Lithuania and Kaunas are called Baltic IT hub. Devbridge Group, NFQ Technologies, Barclays, Bentley systems, Intermedix, Teltonika, Virtustream, etc. have their branches for IT services development in Kaunas.
The graduates from BSc programme of Informatics are evaluated the best by the employers in Lithuania (Reitingai, 2021).
Opportunity to obtain certificates of Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA™) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA™) along with studies.
Are you interested in creating real products and services while studying? It is now possible to test yourself by getting involved in a product development project (PDP). During the project, you will work in teams, collaborating with KTU researchers and social partners. While solving current, relevant problems you will improve your teamwork, project management, and problem-solving skills, deepen professional knowledge and expand your career opportunities.
Student’s competences
– Knowledge and skills of real world modelling – modelling of movement and deformations, particulate systems
– Knowledge of artificial intellect methods and their application areas – comprehensive knowledge of information structure, knowledge representation, neural networks
– Knowledge of business processes and their computerisation technologies, ability to develop and implement individual and team IT projects
– Knowledge of design and programming technologies for Cloud computing – comprehensive knowledge of networks, protocols, Internet, parallel algorithms, programming of the Internet services
– Knowledge of game programming technologies – knowledge of game physics, design of intellectual game agents, programming of graphics and sounds
Student’s skills
– Able to realise modern simulation models for behaviour of physical-engineering systems based on artificial intellect;
– Able to design, install and service cloud computing platforms;
– Able to design and develop network, multimedia services, mobile or wireless Internet systems using the principles of artificial intellect and IT safety.
– Preparation, installation and maintenance of IT infrastructure for provision of cloud computing or regular IT services;
– Preparation, installation and maintenance of the Internet servers, identification and solving of servers’ safety problems;
– Management of user access to local and network resources, configuration of the main network services (IIS, WWW, FTP, emails, etc.);
– Solving of the issues of design, coordination, installation, adaptation and maintenance of IT infrastructure;
– Performance of efficiency analysis of IT infrastructure;
– Provision of proposals for development of IT infrastructure.
– Development of network and distributed applications, IT services for cloud computing;
– Development of applications for mobile devices;
– Development of agent structures for control and management of mobile and wireless Internet devices;
– Preparation and documenting of specifications for applications or IT services;
– Writing and maintenance of the code for applications or IT services according to the approved quality standards;
– Testing, review, maintenance or improvement of applications or IT services.
– Preparation of specifications for IT systems and other project documents with consideration to user’s needs;
– Preparation of testing plans for IT systems, identification and assessment of efficiency-related defects, preparation of recommendations for improvement;
– Preparation of functional technical specifications for developers of IT systems.
– Analysis and design of game’s functionality;
– Realisation of the game using specialised frameworks and programming languages;
– Design and development of game engines.
– Design and development of websites, ensuring safety of the website and its server, distribution of space and user access;
– Design and development of multimedia applications and systems.
BA+ competence blocks offered in KTU Bachelor’s study programmes can be an alternative study plan for:
A student who chooses BA+ competence, acquires the knowledge and skills in an additional study field, and discovers new career prospects. Acquisition of the competence is certified by the issue of KTU certificate and entry in the diploma supplement.
Rapid technological progress and wide application of innovations in everyday solutions determine versatility of IT area. Dynamic market of information technologies needs innovative and dynamic specialists, who are able to apply their knowledge flexibly and have a creative approach to their work.
Diploma or knowledge? – Informatics study programme does not make you choose one of the two; not only it provides a possibility to acquire Bachelor degree, it also allows to learn many interesting practical things in IT area. Lecturers, who are qualified, innovative and, most importantly, open to offers and changes, will help to join labour market and academic community. Informatics study programme is the most universal area of IT studies; it will not impede your attempts to combine work and studies, and will provide the knowledge, corresponding to current realities.
