Materials Physics and Nanotechnologies

Unlock innovation through science
Technologies that seemed impossible a decade ago are now a reality. Lithuania’s first study programme that is merging two fields – Materials Physics and Nanotechnologies – is paving the way for the development of advanced materials, semiconductors and materials technologies that are transforming modern industry. Graduates of this programme will become specialists capable of tackling technological challenges ranging from cutting-edge chips to innovative car batteries. You’ll also have the opportunity to qualify as a teacher and receive a monthly scholarship of €300. A wide range of global career opportunities await you.

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Programme values

In a small, modern lecture space, students engage in a discussion on business development strategies led by a lecturer. The close-knit learning environment encourages active interaction and deep topic exploration.

Valued by industry leaders

It is the only study programme in Lithuania with EUR-ACE® accreditation, which is awarded only to the best engineering and technology study programmes in Europe.

An advanced KTU laboratory where students conduct practical research using state-of-the-art equipment. Here, students are empowered to lead scientific projects and drive innovation.

Inspiring learning environment

Creatively equipped laboratories, contemporary research facilities and a friendly academic community of Kaunas physicists create a unique atmosphere for self-expression and professional development.

Two students – one of them international – work in KTU’s advanced laboratory, equipped with modern instruments for chemical and interdisciplinary research. It’s an environment where students gain hands-on skills while tackling real scientific challenges.

Real-world cases

Participation in projects, collaboration with researchers and innovative teaching methods create an inspiring learning experience that enables you to realise your ideas and develop innovative solutions.

A student raises his hand during discussion – KTU encourages active participation, critical thinking, and self-driven decision-making. Flexible study paths allow each learner to shape their own academic journey.

New Freedom to shape your path

The opportunity to get involved in solving international challenges in the ECIU network and to study micromodules helps to develop the skills needed for both scientific and professional careers.

In this study programme, you can choose the following study paths:

Challenge-based learning

enhance your knowledge by solving practical challenges and micro-modules

Innovation development

create real innovations – products or services with social partners

Pedagogy

gain a teaching qualification by choosing additional studies in education

Career opportunities

Become a specialist in the design and analysis of advanced materials, the development of nanotechnology solutions, and innovation in fields such as electronics, energy, biomedicine, optics, and environmental technologies. The knowledge you gain will prepare you for roles in production processes, quality management, and technology development, while enabling you to contribute to the creation of new technological solutions on an international scale.

Career opportunities after graduating from the Materials Physics and Nanotechnologies programme are wide-ranging and diverse:

Materials Engineer

Develops advanced materials such as composites, nanomaterials, biomaterials, alloys or polymers and uses them in manufacturing, energy, aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics, medicine and other fields.

Quantum Computer Technician

Operates and maintains specialised devices such as cryogenic systems, quantum bits (qubits), superconductors, and optical systems. Develops and tests new components for quantum computing technologies.

Nanorobot Engineer

Works on advanced technologies combining nanotechnology, materials science, mechanics, biomedicine and artificial intelligence. Tests and analyses the performance of robots and develops algorithms to control nanorobot systems.

Admission requirements and programme structure

Cycle – first cycle

Field – materials technology, physics

Form, duration – full-time studies (4 yr.)

Study type – day-time, on-campus

Location – Kaunas, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Language – english, lithuanian

Degree awarded – bachelor of technological and physical sciences

Yearly price ⁱ : full-time studies – 4108 €, price per credit – 68,47 €

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Semester

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

General Chemistry	6	On-campus learning
Information Technologies 1	6	On-campus learning
Introduction to Speciality	6	On-campus learning
Mathematics 1	6	On-campus learning

Foreign Language Electives (Level C1) 2025 (Select 6 cr.)

Academic and Technical Communication in English (Level C1)	6	On-campus learning
Academic and Technical Communication in French (Level C1)	6	On-campus learning
Academic and Technical Communication in German (Level C1)	6	On-campus learning

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Classical Physics	6	On-campus learning
Fundamentals of Object Programming	6	On-campus learning
Mathematics 2	6	On-campus learning
Organic Chemistry	6	On-campus learning
Physics of Materials	6	On-campus learning

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Mathematical Physics and Numerical Methods	6	On-campus learning
Mechanics of Materials	6	On-campus learning
Physics 2	6	On-campus learning
Theory of Probability and Statistics	6	On-campus learning
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics	6	On-campus learning

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Classical Mechanics	6	On-campus learning
Computer-Aided Design 1	6	On-campus learning
Fundamentals of Electrotechnics and Electronics	6	On-campus learning
Polymer Materials and Technologies	6	On-campus learning

Electives of Philosophy and Sustainable Development 2025 (Select 6 cr.)

Media Philosophy	6	Blended learning
Sustainable Development	6	Blended learning

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Astrophysics	3	On-campus learning
Electrodynamics	6	On-campus learning
Micro and Nanotechnology: Applications and Analysis Methods	9	On-campus learning
Physics of Surface Phenomena	6	On-campus learning

Challenge-based pathway (Select 6 cr.)

Optional Micro-modules	3	Distance learning
Vacuum Physics and Technics	3	On-campus learning

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Product Development Project	12	On-campus learning
Quantum Mechanics	6	On-campus learning
Solid State Physics	6	On-campus learning

Challenge-based pathway (Select 6 cr.)

Optics	3	On-campus learning
Optional Micro-modules	3	Distance learning

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Functional Materials and Nanotechnologies	6	On-campus learning
Nuclear and Particle Physics	6	On-campus learning
Phenomena of Modern Optics and Nanophotonics	6	On-campus learning
Thin Films and Nanomaterials Engineering	6	On-campus learning

Challenge-based pathway (Select 6 cr.)

On-campus learning

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Bachelor’s Degree Final Project	15	On-campus learning
Professional Internship	15	On-campus learning

Good to know

Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
On-campus – learning on the university premises.

Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
On-campus – learning on the university premises.

Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
On-campus – learning on the university premises.

Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
On-campus – learning on the university premises.
Blended – learning on the university premises and online.

Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
On-campus – learning on the university premises.
Distance – almost all learning online.

Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
On-campus – learning on the university premises.
Distance – almost all learning online.

Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
On-campus – learning on the university premises.

Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
On-campus – learning on the university premises.

What will you learn

To apply the basics of information technology, mathematics and chemistry
To develop foreign language competences

To analyse patterns in physics and the structure of materials
To apply basic mathematics and programming skills

To analyse materials and thermodynamic systems using physical and numerical methods

To understand the basics of electronics
To design materials and model their mechanical properties

To investigate electromagnetic processes
To understand the principles of nanotechnology development and surface physics

To analyse quantum processes, optical properties and the structure of solids
To develop solutions for society

To develop innovative materials
To apply the principles of nanophotonics
To manage team projects

To cpmplete a professional internship and final project
To apply the obtained knowledge to real-world problems

Admissions requirements

Proficiency in English	IELTS ≥ 5.5, TOEFL ≥ 75, CEFR ≥ B2, or equivalent.
Eligibility criteria:	High school certificate.Maximum 3 years after high school graduation. Minimum average grade (CGPA) >60% in each entry subject.
Transcript requirements:	Obtain a suitable transcript from your school. If unavailable, provide official translations and verified copies of the original documents.
Accepted languages:	English / Russian.
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 EU and Belarus, Ukraine documents.

Score structure

◼	0,4	final exam	mathematics
◼	0,4	final exam	chemistry or physics, or biology, or information technologies, or geography
◼	0,2	final exam	English language

admission procedure preparatory courses

Testimonials

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I think that KTU’s infrastructure – smart laboratories, where students work on research together with lecturers, and a wide range of student organisations that help them make friends, form a different view of the world. I went abroad to study through the Erasmus+ international exchange programme. The biggest advantage of studying in this programme is that you get a double bachelor’s degree – in physics and technology. This opens up a wide range of career opportunities.

Justina Kuprijanovaitė

3rd year student

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During my studies, I gained a broad knowledge of physics, interactions between materials and complex physics concepts. The programme is versatile, training engineers, physicists and experts in semiconductors and lasers. In addition, being part of the Student Union provided useful contacts and helped me develop my soft skills.

Karolis Šventoraitis

KTU alumnus, NPI Process Engineer, LIttelfuse

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Graduates in Materials Physics and Nanotechnologies often become experts and developers of various physical processes and measuring instruments used in industry. Graduates of this study programme will be able to work successfully in the field of semiconductors and energy storage. Mathematics and physics are the ABC of engineering, and if you know these fields, it’s easy to get the job you want.

Vytautas Jokužis

CEO, Elinta

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FAQ

What is materials physics?

Materials physics is a branch of physics that examines the structure and properties of materials to understand how the organization of atoms, molecules, or crystals determines material behavior. This field analyzes the mechanical, electrical, magnetic, optical, and thermal properties of materials and how they change under different temperatures, pressure, or electromagnetic fields. Materials physics encompasses both theoretical models and experimental methods, enabling the study and development of new materials with specific properties.

Is the programme taught in English?

Yes, the Bachelor of Materials Physics and Nanotechnologies at KTU is taught entirely in English. This allows international students to fully engage with the curriculum and participate in all academic activities without language barriers.

How does this programme integrate physics with materials science and nanotechnologies?

The curriculum combines the principles of physics with the study of the structure, properties and behaviour of materials at both the macroscopic and nanoscopic levels, enabling students to develop innovative solutions in advanced materials design and nanotechnology.

Students gain a deep understanding of how physical phenomena influence material properties such as electrical conductivity, magnetism and mechanical strength, and how these properties can be manipulated to create advanced materials and nanostructures. Through laboratory work, research projects and practical training, you will learn to use techniques such as spectroscopy, electron microscopy and nanofabrication to explore and design materials for applications in electronics, energy storage, optics and biomedicine.

What career opportunities will this programme open up for me?

A degree in Materials Physics and Nanotechnologies opens up a wide range of career opportunities in high-tech industries, scientific research and innovation. Graduates can work as engineers, researchers or technical solution developers, contributing to the creation and advancement of cutting-edge materials used in electronics, energy storage systems, biomedicine and space technologies. In addition, graduates have the opportunity to pursue a research career by continuing their studies at Masters or PhD level.

Thanks to the programme’s international focus and strong emphasis on practical skills, graduates are highly competitive not only in Lithuania but also in the global job market, especially in the fields of technology and innovation.