Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is possibly the oldest branch of engineering science. If not for mechanical engineers, the industrial revolution would not have taken place, and we would probably still be producing everything using our own two hands. Mechanical engineers creatively solve future engineering problems by developing new and improving existing technologies used in Machinery and tools, transport and aerospace, power and energy, medical and healthcare, sports and leisure, and other industries. It is an area of science on which the progress of global sustainable economic growth and future industrial prospects depend.

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines and therefore provides some of the strongest interdisciplinary opportunities in the engineering profession. KTU’s Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s study program covers the analysis of different materials and technologies used in industry, the fundamentals of machine design, and product development. Its graduates will have the competencies and skills to develop equipment, components, and systems of mechanical nature while using contemporary CAD/CAE systems. These studies have a twin program option within the ECIU network.

For those who choose to specialize in thermal systems engineering, Idex Baltic offers a one-off scholarship of €500 to the top 8 students.

Description of Study Programme Apply
Location Kaunas
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design
Cycle First cycle
Field Mechanical Engineering
Language Lithuanian, English
Form Full-time studies - 4 y. (day-time; on-campus)
Degree awarded Bachelor of Engineering Sciences
Specialisations Biomechanics,
Mechanical System Design,
Robotics Engineering,
Thermal Systems Engineering
Yearly Price  i Full-time studies - 3836 €
  • University of Southern Denmark
  • Lappeenranta University of Technology
  • Polytechnic University of Catalonia
  • University of Ljubljana
  • Munich University of Applied Sciences
 

Representative video

 

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 international@ktu.lt

Head of the Study Programme
Assoc. Dr. Kęstutis Pilkauskas
Studentų St. 56, Kaunas, Lithuania
email kestutis.pilkauskas@ktu.lt

 

 

 

 

 

Module of the study programme by semesters

Skills

Materials – strength, rigidity, stability
Equipment – design, functioning, dynamics, powers
Products – development, aesthetics, efficiency
Measurements – system, methods, principles
Engineering Materials Elements of mechanical systems and basics of engineering design Manufacturing technologies Product development

 

 

Values

Investor’s Internationally recognized quality of studies

Investor’s Internationally recognized quality of studies

In 2018, KTU BSc Mechanical Engineering study program was awarded Investor’s Spotlight quality label, established by Investor’s Forum together with the agency Invest Lithuania as proof that it meets the best expectations of international business and industry.

Personalized studies – according your needs

Exceptional possibilities to personalize your studies are provided. Two semesters of alternatives in the Programme allow students of the BSc Mechanical Engineering study program to choose among the following alternatives:

  • Expanding knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering by selecting studies in one of the proposed specializations
  • Development of competencies in practical engineering activities through one- or two-semester placements at engineering enterprises
  • International semester at partner European universities
Contribute to established companies

Specializations for modern industry

By choosing Specialized studies in “Design of Mechanical systems “ or  “Robotics Engineering” you will become qualified and competent for carriers in contemporary business and industry. Students can choose the specialization according to their personal needs and motivation.

International Mobility within ECIU consortium

International semester studies at the ECIU universities (University of Twente (Netherlands), Linköping University (Sweden), Monterrey Institute of Technology (Mexico), University of Aveiro (Portugal), University of Stavanger (Norway), Trento university (Italy) according to the program “Minor in Mechanical Engineering” acquiring a certificate are possible.

World-class software and laboratories for studies

Graduates of the Programme will gain competencies and skills to develop equipment, components, and systems of mechanical nature while using contemporary CAD/CAE systems. The main of them used in studies Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks are among the world’s leading solutions for PC modeling, analysis, and optimization of engineering systems and devices. Besides ANSYS, Comsol Multiphysics, CATIA, MTS TopCam, LS-DYNA, and MSC (Adams, Dytran, Nastran, Patran) are available in computer classes. Educational and research laboratories are equipped with GUNT laboratory stands, 3D prototyping and rapid tooling equipment, measurement equipment including the systems of Japanese corporation Mitutoyo, CNC machines, and many other.

Product and service development

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 your professional knowledge and expand your career opportunities.

 

Career

The profession of a mechanical engineer is universal – it is difficult to find an area where competencies in mechanical engineering is not required. The graduates are employed by the companies of machinery and tools industries, road transport and aerospace companies, industries of chemicals and food, wood and textiles other industries.

 

You will have the competencies to:

  • To design different machinery, devices, robotized and automated systems
  • To plan, organize, and control production processes;
  • To analyse problematic areas of facilities management and adapt modern modelling software for an increase of efficiency of processes;
  • to implement modern technical control algorithms based on computer modeling programs

 

 

You may become

– Prepares product sketches and technical and working projects of various levels of difficulty;
– Supervises the projects in terms of their compliance with technical tasks, requirements of standards, safe work, and production technology;
– Performs technical calculations and prepares technical documentation. Uses CAD (computer-aided design AUTODESK INVENTOR and SOLIDWORKS) systems;
– Manages a group of technicians and drawers preparing those projects.

– Has in-depth understanding of mechanics of automation devices, means and robotized complexes;

– Are able to create their functioning algorithms and cyclographs, select motion generating, control and feedback elements, design original structural units.

– Organises acquisition and introduction of normative technical production documents and standards;
– Prepares and finalises usage rates for materials and raw materials, finalises technological regulations and their amendments;
– Introduces new technological processes and production technologies, introduces the production of new products;
– Performs designing work for computerized machinery;
– Controls technological discipline and quality in the produced products;
– Develops and introduce new production methods.

– Forecasts, organises, and controls production activities;
– Guarantees efficient use of equipment, materials, and proper recruitment of employees;
– Assesses equipment’s capacity and efficiency, and provides recommendations for machinery’s technical maintenance and replacement of equipment.

– Researches or tests materials or products for assessment of their quality;
– Determines if the products’ parameters comply with the standard or requirements of normative documents;
– Guarantees that products comply with their quality requirements established in the standards or other normative documents.

 

 

 

Lecturers. Experts in their field

Kęstutis Pilkauskas

Kęstutis Pilkauskas

Mechanical engineering expert
Sigita Urbaitė

Sigita Urbaitė

Director of Kaunas Kitesurfing Club
Aurelijus Domeika

Aurelijus Domeika

Head of the Biomechatronics Laboratory, Institute of Mechatronics, founder of Abili Ltd.
Daiva Zeleniakienė

Daiva Zeleniakienė

Professor, member of the Senate, expert in multifunctional structural composites, leader of international research projects

 

 

Testimonials

dr. Saulius Dereškevičius

dr. Saulius Dereškevičius

UAB "Čeli APS", Head of Software and Process Installation

 

Our company is an authorized representative of the company Autodesk in Lithuania. The main field of activity – solutions for mechanics design software, and its installation in Lithuanian companies. Also, the company is a member of Autodesk software improvement network (ADN).
Gražvydas Kazokaitis, who is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering study programme, works at the company as a software engineer. His work includes studies of the designing process of customer's product, provision of solutions for its optimization and making of software products' line, which implements provided solutions. Also, he makes training programmes, which are used to train customer's for work, taking into consideration individual specifics and a provided offer. Gražvydas also works in the process of development and production of the products, created and produced by the company, and is responsible for testing.
Gražvydas' competences, i.e., his ability to apply contemporary programmes for design and modelling of equipment, deep knowledge of production technologies, understanding of preparation and standards of technical documentation indicates high quality implementation of Mechanical Engineering study programme.

 

 

 

Contacts

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, Lithuania
email kestutis.pilkauskas@ktu.lt