Informatics

Joint doctoral studies with Vytautas Magnus University and Vilnius Gediminas Technical University.

Computer Science is one of the fastest-growing areas of science based on computational science and mathematical models. This PhD offers the opportunity to study Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Analytics, Computational Intelligence, Signal and Image Processing and other innovative research areas. It is aimed at those interested in interdisciplinary and innovative research leading to original solutions that make a significant contribution to technological progress.
KTU PhD students in Informatics not only develop new theoretical knowledge but also put the principles of practical learning into practice by actively participating in ongoing research. Young researchers acquire the skills to develop next-generation IoT solutions and intelligent systems with applications in industry, energy, transport and other fields. Research includes the development of intelligent, networked and self-evolving systems, solutions for digital transformation and the integration of AI technologies in different sectors.

about field of science

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 7.0

Application procedure

Mandatory documents for admission:

Application indicating the science field, the topic and the form of funding (online)*
Official legalised Master’s diploma with the diploma supplements or a higher education degree equivalents and academic transcripts (translated into English or Lithuanian and notary verified) and the certificate of recognition if higher education qualification acquired abroad
Curriculum Vitae
Recommendations by two researchers of the relevant science field
A list of the research works with a full bibliographic description and copies thereof; if no research works by the applicant are presented, the applicant is required to present a research paper whose topic is consistent with the dissertation topic indicated in the applicant’s application (if the applicant applies to two dissertation topics, two individual research papers have to be submitted)
A copy of a valid personal document: a passport (for citizens of all countries) or an ID card (only for citizens of the European Union)
A copy of the receipt of the application fee payment (50 EUR for EU citizens, and 120 EUR for non-EU citizens)
A certificate issued by IELTS, TOEFL, CERF or any other competent institution within the last 2 years certifying the level of the English language if the candidate is not a graduate of the first or second cycle studies conducted in the English language

* 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)

Selection criteria and their weighted coefficients

Weighted grade point average of the Master’s diploma supplement	0,45
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)	0,25
Recommendations by scientists	0,05
Motivational interview, including evaluation of the knowledge of a foreign language	0,25