Mechatronics

Bachelor in Mechatronics at KTU offers a fusion of skills and knowledge in mechanics, electronics, computer science, and programming. Mechatronics combines many technological fields; therefore, the KTU study program is designed in such a way that it not only focuses on mechanical and electronic parts of the mechanisms but also includes software management skills. Professionals in this field are said to be very versatile; they contribute greatly to the ongoing 4th Industrial Revolution, reducing the need for human manual labour, which is being replaced by robotic and automated devices.

Graduates of the BSc Mechatronics study program have exceptionally wide career opportunities in the global market: they work in such high-tech sectors as aerospace, and biomedicine, and they design and manufacture transport and production automation equipment.

After completing this study program, you will have knowledge of mechanics, control engineering, and information technology, you will be able to use this knowledge and skills to develop and implement complex technical systems. Who could be more valuable than a professional possessing such interdisciplinary knowledge?

  • KTU is a pioneer of the studies in mechatronics in Lithuania and has a long-standing experience in the field
  • Open access to a wide range of state-of-the-art educational and research facilities
  • Hands-on experience in mechatronics and robotics

 

Description of Study Programme Apply
Location Kaunas
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design
Cycle First cycle
Field Production and Manufacturing Engineering
Language English
Form Full-time studies - 4 y. (day-time; on-campus)
Degree awarded Bachelor of Engineering Sciences
Yearly Price  i Full-time studies - 3836 €
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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. Regita Bendikienė
Studentų St. 56, Kaunas, Lithuania
email regita.bendikiene@ktu.lt

 

 

 

 

 

Module of the study programme by semesters

Skills

Materials – metals, polymers, smart materials, composites
Structures – strength, stability, deformations, stresses
Elements – sensors, actuators, controllers, drives
Robotic systems – design, programming, installation, quality assurance


Understanding of Structural Materials and Elements Design and analysis of structures Management and programming of mechatronic systems Design, analysis and maintenance of mechatronic systems

 

 

Values

Studies

Mechatronics – engineering „decathlon“

These interdisciplinary studies allow gaining knowledge and practical skills in mechanical, control, and computer engineering as well as apply them for problem-solving through a systems approach. The program provides a broad technical background, which is highly advantageous when opting for further graduate studies in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, control technologies, or other related fields.

Knowledge and skills

Multidisciplinary competences for creative problem solving

The modern industry faces an increasing shortage of versatile professionals, who possess a wide-ranging engineering skillset that is required when solving complex and diverse technical problems. In this program students are introduced to applied mechanical, electrical, electronics, and control engineering, gain knowledge in the design of structures and mechanisms through the application of conventional and smart materials as well as learn the design, programming, and implementation of mechatronic and robotic systems. The acquired multidisciplinary and team working skills enable the students of Mechatronics to become effective contributors in various collaborative projects related to the design, development, installation, or maintenance of complex machines and devices.

Career

Mechatronic qualifications meet the needs of modern industry

The engineering industry is among the largest employers, therefore the students in Mechatronics have an ample selection when planning their carrier path. In Lithuania alone, there are about 2000 companies, where many job positions are related to mechatronics to some extent. Therefore, the graduates are successfully employed in nearly all manufacturing and service sectors, where they pursue careers as CAD designers and product developers, research analysts, automation and operation engineers, instrumentation and quality control engineers, maintenance and support engineers as well as sales engineers, technical consultants or project managers. Alternatively, the graduates may embark on a research path within the academia and R&D organizations or establish start-ups in order to develop and commercialize high-added-value mechatronic products.

Demand

Competitive advantage in the job market of today and tomorrow

Due to interdisciplinary knowledge and skills, the graduates of Mechatronics are valued by employees as being able to more rapidly adapt to specific requirements of a particular engineering-oriented job position. This professional flexibility facilitates the pursuit of various carrier paths within different manufacturing industries as well as within the technical service sector. Experts in mechatronics are crucial in highly innovative and internationally competing manufacturing companies, where process automation is inevitably based on mechatronic technologies. Mechatronics engineers are particularly welcome in industrial and R&D sectors of developed countries, where smart mechatronic systems are continually developed and implemented in advanced technological machinery, robotics, medical and testing devices, and aerospace and automotive equipment.

Infrastructure

The most advanced mechatronics laboratories in Lithuania

KTU pioneered studies in mechatronics in Lithuania and has long-standing experience in the field as well as provides open access to a wide range of state-of-the-art educational and research facilities. As part of their curriculum, the students acquire useful hands-on experience in mechatronics and robotics.

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.

These studies Investors' Spotlight quality mark

These studies Investors' Spotlight quality mark

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.

 

Career

Student’s competences
– To solve new production engineering problems, plan their solution strategy, and apply new problem-solving methods.
– To develop new products and methods for the design of products and production processes.
– To plan and conduct analytical, modeling, and experimental research of production engineering problems.
– To process and interpret the data of experiments, analytical research, or practical production situations, and provide conclusions and recommendations.

 

Student’s skills
– Able to integrate the knowledge of various industrial engineering areas, broad world view, and manage difficult situations.
– Able to conceptualize engineering systems and production engineering processes aiming to create additional value.
– Able to assess the content of engineering solutions in terms of ethics, social, and economic aspects, human health, and safety, to comply with the rules of professional ethics.
– Able to work efficiently both, individually and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

 

 

You may become

– Initiation of engineering projects;
– Coordination of implementation of engineering projects, preparation of documents, and monitoring of project implementation processes;
– Forming of the group of engineering project, formulation of the task.

– Organisation of the work of subordinate personnel;
– Assurance of production quality, timely performance of orders and production tasks;
– Production planning and control of plan implementation, control of production indicators, preparation, management, and supervision of documentation.

– Control and improvement of the quality of production processes for quality assurance in products;
– Organisation, supervision, and control of the work of employees of production divisions;
– Maintenance of quality management system, its constant improvement, and updates, and management of all documents related to processing and product quality.

– Development of the company’s operational strategy;
– Management of the organization;
– Making and implementing production development policy.

– Performance of scientific research works with appropriate application of theoretical models, experimental/laboratory equipment and machinery, and announcement of the results;
– Implementation of experimental development projects and dissemination of results;
– Participation in expert, educational activities, and preparation of specialists.

 

 

 

Lecturers. Experts in their field

Marius Rimašauskas

Marius Rimašauskas

Valdas Grigaliūnas

Valdas Grigaliūnas

 

 

Testimonials

Dr. Vytis Varnavičius

Dr. Vytis Varnavičius

JSC „Kitron“, LEAN and quality manager

 

My professional experience shows that the graduates of Mechatronics program have valuable knowledge in application of smart materials, process modeling based on virtual systems, process automation, adaptive control systems as well as engineering project management. Strong competences in these and related Mechatronics domains are crucial nowadays when undertaking technical projects related with product development, analysis and upscaling of manufacturing. I would also note that these competences are indispensable in electronics industry, where we observe an obvious trend of shrinking system dimensions, increasing integration density as well as fusion of electronic and micromechanical components.

Dr. Antanas Daugėla

Dr. Antanas Daugėla

"Seagate Technology LLC" (Minneapolis, USA), Chief Research Engineer

 

The knowledge, acquired during my studies at KTU, helped my successful professional activities and career. Mechatronics is the area, which provides wide opportunities both for a career and for a constant improvement.

 

 

 

Contacts

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

Head of the Study Programme
Assoc. Dr. Regita Bendikienė
Studentų St. 56, Kaunas, Lithuania
email regita.bendikiene@ktu.lt