Doctoral study programme “Economics” is carried out at Kaunas University of Technology, School of Economics and Business, together with the Klaipėda University and Lithuanian Energy Institute. While studying under doctoral study programme “Economics” students are prepared to perform future research. Coordinated by experienced scientists PhD students carry out and present their research in the chosen area, which is an essential part of a four-year doctoral study programme.
The main objective of the programme is to educate talented economists, who may contribute to recent scientific research of economics, create new knowledge and apply it in practice. The programme aims to develop highly qualified professionals, ready for academic and professional career in leading global education institutions.
Apply| Code | S004 |
| Cycle | Third cycle |
| Language | Lithuanian, English |
| Duration | 4 y. |
| Degree awarded | Doctor of Science |
| Topic title | Possible scientific supervisors | Source of funding |
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| Circular Economy in a small open economy | prof. dr. Lina DAGILIENĖ | state non-funded |
| A complex assessment of the impact of the economic shock on the socio-economic system at different stages of the economic cycle | prof. dr. Jurgita BRUNECKIENĖ | state non-funded |
| Financial Provider Selection Models for Small and Medium Enterprises | doc. dr. Aušrinė LAKŠTUTIENĖ | state non-funded |
| The affect of migration on the economic return of major transport infrastructure projects in the European Union | prof. dr. Vaidas GAIDELYS | state non-funded |
| Technology investment planning considering industry digitalization challenges | prof. dr. Rytis KRUŠINSKAS | state non-funded |
| Evaluation of industrial leadership and competitiveness in the global economy | prof. dr. Vaida PILINKIENĖ | state non-funded |
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Persons with a Master’s Degree or equivalent degree of higher education may participate in an open competition for admission to doctoral studies. |
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Applicants to the doctoral program in the field of science are accepted by competition according to the competition score. Minimum Competition Score 8 |
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Application and the following documents are submitted online at apply.ktu.edu |
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Participation in motivational interview (Kaunas University of Technology, K. Donelaičio g. 73, Kaunas, Lithuania or online) |
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Signing a study agreement (if invited to study) |
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Weighted average of the marks of diploma appendix |
0,55 |
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Research experience Research experience in ten-point grading system (publications, evaluated in points, according to current methodology for evaluation of research production, approved by Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania, or research paper and other research experience, and research qualifications, conformity of research publications and research experience with topic of doctoral studies |
0,3 |
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Motivation interview, including evaluation of the knowledge of foreign language |
0,15 |
