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Aeronautical Engineering

The contemporary aerospace industry requires specialists who can deliver the most complex aircraft designs. Aeronautical Engineering covers the three areas needed to do this – you’ll develop your knowledge of aeronautical mechanics, electronics and systems design. From aircraft reliability to spacecraft design, you’ll use cutting-edge techniques to tackle critical problems in the aviation sector. Graduate skills are highly valued in the international aerospace industry.

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Programme values

Students and lecturers collaborate in an engineering lab where real-world solutions are created – from mechanical systems to cutting-edge research. This is the essence of hands-on learning at KTU, driven by innovation and impact.
Valued by industry leaders

This programme aligns with the expectations of the aerospace industry and reflects the latest advancements in science and engineering, preparing students to develop and deploy both conventional and unmanned aircraft, spacecraft, and satellites.

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Inspiring learning environment

You will learn from experienced aerospace experts who will share design and engineering experience and scientific insights. Their aim is not only to impart knowledge but also to inspire innovation and personal development.

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Real-world cases

You will have the opportunity to work on real projects in contemporary research laboratories, carrying out design, experimental research and analysis.

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New Freedom to shape your path

There is a choice of different modules according to your interests and career plans. You will also have the chance to benefit from international exchange opportunities at the French School of Aerospace Engineering (IPSA), the University of Applied Sciences Munich and more.

In this study programme, you can choose the following study paths:

Interdisciplinary competence
select a set of study modules from a different field to your main studies

Career opportunities

Design conventional and unmanned aircraft, systems, spacecraft and even satellites. The knowledge and skills of graduates from this interdisciplinary programme will ensure successful integration into the global aerospace industry in research, analysis, consultancy and management roles.

The programme offers a wide range of career opportunities:

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Aerospace Engineer/Researcher

Designs, develops and tests aircraft, small satellites and spacecraft, their systems and components, using appropriate design equipment, research methods and interdisciplinary scientific knowledge.

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Specialist

Develops and applies mathematical models to address the challenges of unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring their safe operation through appropriate control techniques and interlock and intercept protection measures.

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Space Mission Management Analyst

Planning and coordinating space missions, integrating technical engineering systems. Performs data analysis and modelling of processes in real-time.

Admission requirements and programme structure

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Cycle – second cycle
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Field – aerospace engineering
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Form, duration – full-time studies (2 yr.)
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Study type – evening-time, blended learning
A location pin icon marks the place where the study programme is delivered – within a top-rated university in Lithuania.
Location – Kaunas, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design
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Language – english, lithuanian
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Degree awarded – master of engineering sciences
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Yearly price i : full-time studies – 5538 €, price per credit – 92,3 €

Semester

Module name Credits Method of organisation
Aircraft and their Systems Investigation 6 Blended learning
Computational Aerodynamics 6 Blended learning
Design of Aircrafts and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles 6 Blended learning

Electives 1 (Select 6 cr.)

Reliability and Safety Assessment of Aircraft 6 Blended learning
Virtual Prototyping 6 Blended learning

Competence Electives (Select 6 cr.)

Courses of Study Field (Competence of Expert) 6
Optional Competence of MA+ 6

Business Process and Supply Chain Management

Business Process Management 6 Blended learning

Challenge-Based Innovations

Development of Challenge-Based Innovation 3 Blended learning
Optional Micro-modules 3 Distance learning

Computer Visualization Technologies

Multimedia Content Creation Methods 6 Blended learning

Control Technologies

Modern Sensors and Systems 6 On-campus learning

Data Analytics

Data Mining Methods 6 Blended learning

Data Security

Cryptographic Systems 6 Blended learning

Language Studies (French)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (German)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Italian)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Russian)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Spanish)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Swedish)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning

Legal Awareness

Business Law 6 Blended learning

Management

Strategic Management 6 On-campus learning

Project Management

Project Planning and Organisation 6 Blended learning

Public Communication

Studies of Modern Languages (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning
Module name Credits Method of organisation
Computational Solid Mechanics 6 Blended learning
Flight Control and Management Systems 6 Blended learning
Research Project 1 6 Blended learning

Electives 2 (Select 6 cr.)

Space Environment and Orbits 6 On-campus learning
Telecommunications and Navigation 6 Blended learning

Competence Electives (Select 6 cr.)

Courses of Study Field (Competence of Expert) 6
Optional Competence of MA+ 6

Business Process and Supply Chain Management

Quality Management 6 Distance learning

Challenge-Based Innovations

Development of Challenge-Based Innovation 6 Distance learning

Computer Visualization Technologies

Principles of Image Perception 6 Blended learning

Control Technologies

Application of Artificial Intelligence in Robotics and their Systems Control 6 Blended learning

Data Analytics

Multivariate Statistical Models 6 Blended learning

Data Security

Data Security Technologies 6 Blended learning

Language Studies (French)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (German)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Italian)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Russian)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Spanish)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Swedish)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning

Legal Awareness

Administrative Law 6 Blended learning

Management

Management of Persons and their Groups 6 On-campus learning

Project Management

Project Social and Economical Evaluation 6 Blended learning

Public Communication

Academic Writing 6 On-campus learning
Module name Credits Method of organisation
Engineering Projects Management 6 Blended learning
Process Modelling for Unmanned Aircraft Systems 6 Blended learning
Research Project 2 6 Blended learning

Electives 3 (Select 6 cr.)

Design and Production of Composite Structures 6 Blended learning
Stability and Control of Aircraft 6 Blended learning

Competence Electives (Select 6 cr.)

Courses of Study Field (Competence of Expert) 6
Optional Competence of MA+ 6

Business Process and Supply Chain Management

Business Process Analytics 6 Blended learning

Challenge-Based Innovations

Optional Challenges 6 Distance learning

Computer Visualization Technologies

3D Visualization Methods 6 Blended learning

Control Technologies

Programmable Logical Controllers 6 Blended learning

Data Analytics

Time Series Analysis 6 Blended learning

Data Security

Blockchain Methods 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (French)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (German)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Italian)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Russian)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Spanish)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning

Language Studies (Swedish)

Studies of Modern Languages (Level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level B2) 6 On-campus learning
Studies of Modern Languages (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning

Legal Awareness

Labour Law 6 Blended learning

Management

Business Process Management 6 Blended learning
Financial Management Decisions 6 Blended learning
Legal Regulation of Management Activities 6 Blended learning
Marketing Management 6 Blended learning
Negotiation and Conflict Management 6 Blended learning
Project Planning and Organisation 6 Blended learning
Psychology of Leadership and Management 6 Blended learning

Project Management

Project Quality and Risk Management 6 Blended learning

Public Communication

Public Speaking 6 On-campus learning
Module name Credits Method of organisation
Master’s Degree Final Project 30 On-campus learning
Good to know
  • Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
  • Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
  • On-campus – learning on the university premises.
  • Blended – learning on the university premises and online.
  • Distance – almost all learning online.
  • Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
  • Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
  • On-campus – learning on the university premises.
  • Blended – learning on the university premises and online.
  • Distance – almost all learning online.
  • Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
  • Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
  • On-campus – learning on the university premises.
  • Blended – learning on the university premises and online.
  • Distance – almost all learning online.
  • Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
  • Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
  • On-campus – learning on the university premises.
What will you learn
  • To perform computational aerodynamics studies
  • To build and apply probabilistic models to study aircraft reliability and safety
  • To solve design problems for conventional and unmanned aircraft
  • To develop and integrate structural element models using reverse engineering principles
  • To select an orbit for the satellite
  • To analyse, organise and critically evaluate flight management data
  • To ensure cyber and electronic security of the UAV flight
  • To apply appropriate telecommunications and navigation tools for small satellites and conventional and unmanned aerial vehicles
  • To model unmanned aircraft system processes using Monte-Carlo and other methods
  • To analyse and evaluate rocket and rocket engine test results
  • To build numerical models of composite structures and predict their behaviour
  • To determine the stability and handling characteristics of aircraft
  • To independently plan and carry out research in aeronautical engineering
  • To analyse, interpret and justify the results of the study
  • To develop a research or applied project
  • To present the results of the study and the project

Admission requirements

University bachelor degree certificate: Engineering sciences, technologies, mathematical sciences, computer sciences and physical sciences and ≥ 15 credits of completed subjects in the study fields of aeronautical engineering, electronics engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.
Proficiency in English: IELTS ≥ 6.0, TOEFL ≥ 85, CEFR ≥ C1, or previously completed studies in english language.
Transcript requirements: Obtain a suitable transcript of your bachelor's degree from your school.

If unavailable, provide official translations and verified copies of the original documents.

Accepted languages: English / Russian 
Document legalisation: The documents must be legalised (Apostille) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued.

This requirement does not apply to the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine.

Score structure

0,9 average grade (CGPA) of University‘s Bachelor’s degree (min. length – 180 ECTS) and its supplement
0,1 motivation letter and online interview
+ ≤ 4

 additional points

Additional points

science activities (scientific publications, presentations at scientific conferences, participation in exhibitions, work in student science society or science group etc.) or art activities (publication or realization of artwork, participation in art exhibitions, contests of architecture) ≤ 2
at least 1 year of work experience in the field of study programme 0,5 
graduated from academic talent development program in higher education institution (for example "GIFTed talent academy") 0,5 
partial studies in the higher education institution abroad with ≥24 ECTS completed 0,5
bachelor's or master's (if integrated study programme is completed) degree diploma with honours  0,5
admission procedure

Testimonials

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KTU provides an opportunity to get an academic mentor, with whom I focused my attention on the composite materials. This led me to contribute to the scientific knowledge that I can now apply in my internship at NASA. This study programme opens up international career opportunities and exposes me to cutting-edge technologies and hands-on experience.

Gabrielė Jovarauskaitė
2nd year student
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I was interested in an academic career, so joining the MSc in Aeronautical Engineering was a natural step. During my studies, I was already working as a lab technician at the KTU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design. After graduation, I got a job as a junior assistant, which is a position that can only be filled with a Master’s degree. I immediately enrolled in a PhD programme and continued to develop my dream career.

Mindaugas Dagilis
KTU alumnus, PhD student
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The unmanned aircraft sector is developing rapidly in Lithuania, the space industry is also growing, space satellites are being manufactured, and graduates of KTU often find employment in these companies. KTU stands out from other Lithuanian universities for its focus on general skills development, while its aviation programmes focus more on space industry-oriented lectures.

Saulė Kvietkaitė
Aeronautical Engineer, Airvolve

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FAQ

Does the programme cover both aeronautical and aerospace engineering topics?

Depending on your chosen study path and career, you can choose between ‘Conventional and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Engineering’ (an in-depth study of aeronautical materials, aircraft structures, and their systems) or ‘Space Engineering and Exploration’ (which focuses on the design and control of satellites and unmanned aircraft systems).

This is a unique interdisciplinary programme. Upon completion, graduates will be highly qualified aerospace engineers capable of analysing and solving challenges related to the development and application of conventional and unmanned aircraft, spacecraft and satellites. They will be prepared to work in scientific research, analysis, consultancy or management roles where in-depth knowledge and practical skills are essential.

Your future will be linked to the aerospace industry in research, consultancy, and management roles. It is an exciting career that allows you to develop and apply conventional, unmanned, and space aircraft and their technologies, work with satellite systems, and progress from aeronautical engineer or researcher to project manager or head of an aerospace company.

 

Contacts

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International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email international@ktu.lt

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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design
XII Chamber
Studentų St. 56, LT-51424 Kaunas
email midf@ktu.lt

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