The KTU PhD Programme in Civil Engineering is designed for young researchers who wish to achieve a high level of scientific training in the field of civil engineering. The main areas of research include improving the energy efficiency of buildings, modelling building structures and developing new building materials. PhD students have access to modern research facilities and work with advanced research equipment. The structure of the course allows theoretical training to be combined with practical learning, encouraging the search for original solutions.
This doctoral programme focuses on contemporary issues in the construction industry, with a particular emphasis on sustainable development and innovation. Research in building construction contributes to the development of energy efficient buildings, structural safety and modern construction technologies. New construction solutions and materials are developed to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the construction industry. Collaboration with industry enables the practical application of research results and addresses real challenges in the sector.
Cycle | Third cycle |
Language | Lithuanian, English |
Duration | 4 y. |
Degree awarded |
Doctor of Science Dvigubas laipsnis |
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 8.0 Additional condition: 1. An applicant must submit a research proposal on the selected topic 2. 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) |
0,35 |
Research proposal on the selected topic for admission |
0,1 |
Motivational interview, including evaluation of the knowledge of a foreign language |
0,15 |