The PhD in Chemistry is designed for those interested in individual research under the supervision of experienced researchers. The studies cover a wide range of chemical sciences such as analytical chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, catalysis, materials chemistry and others. The study process is tailored to the student’s previous experience and research interests, encouraging the search for original solutions.
KTU’s Doctoral Programme in Chemistry is characterised by research that focuses on solving global problems and developing sustainable industries. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of new materials, nanotechnology and research into the development of anti-cancer drugs. The studies cover theoretical and practical aspects as well as economic, environmental and safety issues. Scientific advances contribute to the development of advanced technologies and innovation in a wide range of fields.
Cycle | Third cycle |
Language | Lithuanian, English |
Duration | 4 y. |
Degree awarded | Doctor of Science |
Doctoral School
Student Info Center
Studentų st. 50
LT-51368, Kaunas
email phd@ktu.lt
Persons with a Master’s Degree or equivalent degree of higher education may participate in an open competition for admission to doctoral studies. |
Applicants to the doctoral field of science are accepted by competition according to the competition score. Minimum Competition Score 7.5 Additional conditions: 2. An applicant must provide bachelor qualification diploma and it’s supplement 3. One of the submitted recommendations has to be written by the supervisor of the topic |
Mandatory documents for admission: |
* The applicant can select no more than 2 (two) research fields and no more than 2 (two) topics per science field. |
Participation in motivational interview (Kaunas University of Technology, Studentų g. 50, Kaunas, Lithuania or online) |
Signing a study agreement (if invited to study) |
Weighted grade point average of the Master’s diploma supplement |
0,4 |
Research experience Research experience in ten-point grading system (the evaluation of the research experience includes the candidate’s scientific publications or the research paper, other research experience, scientific qualifications, the compliance of the scientific publications and research experience with the topic of doctoral studies) |
0,3 |
Recommendations by scientists One of the submitted recommendations has to be written by the supervisor of the topic |
0,05 |
Motivational interview, including evaluation of the knowledge of a foreign language |
0,25 |