Mechanical engineers create physical systems and devices that define modern society. Kaunas University og Technology PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering enables cultivation of engineering skills through project-based learning, which leads to attainment of technical acumen, creative capacity and real word experience in order to make a difference in the areas that matter the most. The programme offers a balanced curriculum and students are fostered to become the inventors and innovators of tomorrow. Admission to the programme requires master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other closely related field of engineering or applied sciences.
The objective of Mechanical Engineering doctoral studies is to prepare future leaders in mechanical engineering capable of practical design and creative application of computational methods for development and research of mathematical models of the real world objects and systems.
ApplyCycle | Third cycle |
Language | Lithuanian, English |
Duration | 4 y. |
Degree awarded | Doctor of Science |
List of available research topics for intake 2021 will be announced in February 2021
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 program in the field of science are accepted by competition according to the competition score. Minimum Competition Score
Mandatory documents for admission (to be updated in February 2021): |
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Participation in motivational interview (Kaunas University of Technology, K. Donelaičio g. 73, Kaunas, Lithuania or online) |
Signing a study agreement (if invited to study) |
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 |
Weighted grade point average of the diploma supplement |
0,45 |
Motivational interview, including evaluation of the knowledge of a foreign language |
0,2 |
Recommendations by scientists |
0,05 |