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Chemical Engineering

This programme develops professionals capable of developing new materials and applying advanced technologies for sustainable industrial development. You will learn how to manage complex chemical engineering processes, assess their environmental impact and find socially responsible solutions. Chemical Engineering graduates become innovation leaders, able not only to develop products, but also to shape society’s view of industry as a field of vital importance to the environment and well-being.

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Programme values

KTU lecturers – friendly, positive, and professionally active in their research fields – share knowledge with students in an open discussion. These encounters help create a motivating and inclusive academic environment.
Valued by industry leaders

Today’s studies must be closely linked to science and industry. That’s why, in partnership with major Lithuanian industrial companies, we continuously ensure that students on this programme acquire the latest knowledge and skills needed for the chemical engineering job market.

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Inspiring learning environment

During your studies, you will gain practical skills by working in the most advanced chemical engineering laboratories in Lithuania. In addition, your research will benefit from world-class software and analytical equipment from leading manufacturers.

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Real-world cases

Your studies will broaden your horizons and provide opportunities to participate in student research projects funded by the Lithuanian Research Council, summer research internships, and scientific group projects.

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New Freedom to shape your path

The programme offers flexible learning pathways, tailored to different needs. The practical experience gained from the wide range of options will enable you to complete a scientific or applied dissertation, focusing on laboratory or industrial research. It is a blended learning programme, so you will be able to combine study and work perfectly.

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

Be at the forefront of green and sustainable industrial and energy innovation.
Study Chemical Engineering at KTU and learn to understand complex chemical processes, evaluate new technologies from an economic perspective, and shape society’s view of science and industry as contributors to human well-being. This is what contemporary industrial life is all about.
Education will not only provide you with the knowledge you need, it will also help you achieve your professional goals and move towards your desired career.

Here are some of the careers you can pursue after your studies:

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Engineer

Ensures that production methods, materials and quality comply with technical specifications, establishes control standards, and carries out laboratory tests and trials during the production phases.

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Project Manager

Responsible for preparing manufacturing specifications and planning the layout of systems. Directs the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment and carries out new projects following engineering principles and safety regulations. Also advises on new production methods, techniques and equipment.

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P2X Team Leader

Responsible for introducing new production methods for the sustainable production of electronic products in line with the principles of the green economy and ensuring the smooth production of green electricity.

Admission requirements and programme structure

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Cycle – second cycle
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Field – chemical engineering
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Form, duration – full-time studies (2 yr.)
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Study type – day-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 Chemical Technology
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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
Chemical Reaction Engineering 6 On-campus learning
Fluid Dynamics 6 Blended learning
Selected Chapters of Chemical Thermodynamics 6 Blended learning

Electives 1 (Select 6 cr.)

Engineering of Binding Materials 6 Blended learning
Engineering of Petroleum Refining Processes 6 Blended learning
Engineering of Polymeric Materials 6 Blended learning
Theory and Technology of Compound and Special Fertilizers 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
Heat and Mass Transfer 6 Blended learning
Research Project 1 6 Blended learning

Electives 3 (Select 12 cr.)

Agrochemistry and Production Development Outlook of Mineral Fertilizers 6 Blended learning
Analytical and Preparative Chromatography 6 Blended learning
Building and Fine Ceramics 6 On-campus learning
Engineering Economics 6 Blended learning
Glass Engineering 6 On-campus learning
Industrial Electrochemistry 6 Blended learning
Kinetics and Catalysis of Reactions of Petroleum Compounds 6 Blended learning
Polymer Recycling 6 Blended learning
Production and Investigation Methods of Catalysts 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
Process Optimization 6 Blended learning

Electives 5 (Select 18 cr.)

Design of Chemical Industry Enterprises 6 Blended learning
Research Project and Practice 12 Blended learning
Research Project 2 18 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 Blended 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.
  • Blended - learning on the university premises and online.

Admission requirements

University bachelor degree certificate: Engineering sciences, technologies, Physical sciences, life sciences, health science, veterinary sciences or agricultural sciences and ≥ 18 credits of completed subjects in the study fields of chemistry and chemical 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
admission procedure

Testimonials

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KTU produces the best chemical engineering specialists and helps prepare scientifically diverse future professionals. The quality of studies is strongly supported by a clear assessment system, deadlines, competent lecturers and the fact that all lectures are held on the modern KTU campus. The knowledge acquired during the studies is applied in various Lithuanian industrial companies.

Kristina Klemanskaitė
1st year student
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Chemical Engineering is a well-structured study programme. My studies prepared me for a wide range of process engineering areas, including process and equipment design, process modelling, identification of chemical compounds and determination of the chemical composition of materials. My education provided me with practical skills that laid the foundations for a successful career.

Rokas Žubikas
Senior Technical Sales and Service Engineer, Topsoe
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The master’s degree gave me experience in research. It was fun and interesting to learn how to plan and run experiments, analyse results and contribute to the Faculty’s research groups. Innovation in the chemical industry starts with laboratory research, which is why a master’s degree is very important for any developer of new products or processes.

Kęstutis Čičinskas
Site Manager, IKEA Industry Lietuva

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FAQ

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering programme will be able to become innovation leaders in the development of sustainable and socially responsible solutions. They will understand the complex processes of chemical engineering and be able to evaluate new technologies from an economic perspective. They will also be able to contribute to the development of new products for the chemical industry.

What opportunities are there to gain practical experience while studying?

During your studies, you can join research groups and have the opportunity to participate in various research projects and internships in Lithuania and abroad. You can take part in student research, summer internships and projects funded by the Lithuanian Research Council. If you cannot find a suitable field in Lithuania, you can do internships in companies or universities abroad.

The knowledge acquired during the studies will allow you to understand complex technological processes, evaluate new technologies, and contribute to the creation of public welfare.

 

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 Chemical Technology
IV Chamber
Radvilėnų pl. 19, LT-50299 Kaunas
email ctf@ktu.lt

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