Automation and control systems engineer
These specialists organise and manage the works, maintain, test and launch the production lines.
As new technology makes its way into our workplaces, homes and shared public spaces, complex technical systems with autonomous capabilities are becoming more and more important. By choosing this study programme, you may rest assured – the skills and knowledge acquired will place you among the most sought-after professionals in the job market. Control technologies are an integral part of any contemporary appliance; therefore, vast career opportunities open up for our graduates.
MSc Control Technologies at KTU equips students with the skills necessary to analyse, design and control intellectual systems used in chemical, biotechnology, food, energy and other industries. New and relevant knowledge required for the installation of modern control systems is the focus of our curriculum. By the group of international accreditation experts, the study programme was given 22 points out of 24.
After graduating from master’s in Control Technologies at KTU, you will be able to develop modern control systems and solve complex problems of technological processes.
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Kaunas, Panevėžys Panevėžys Faculty of Technologies and Business, Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Cycle | Second cycle |
| Field | Electronics Engineering |
| Language | Lithuanian, English |
| Form | Full-time studies - 2 y. (weekend, evening-time, evening-time; blended learning, blended learning) |
| Degree awarded | Master of Engineering Sciences |
| Flexible learning pathways | MA+ |
| Yearly Price |
Full-time studies - 5266 €
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International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email international@ktu.lt
| University bachelor degree certificate | |
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Engineering, Technology, Mathematics, Informatics or Physical Sciences study field degree; and ≥18 ECTS completed in the Electronics engineering, Electrics engineering, Power enginering or Informatics engineering study field subjects. |
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| Language | CGPA |
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IELTS ≥6.0, TOEFL ≥85, CEFR ≥C1, or previously completed studies in english language. |
Average grade (CGPA) > 60 % |
| Additional requirements | |
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Often you can get a suitable transcript of bachelor degree from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Russian. 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 for the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine. |
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| Component | Coefficient |
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Average grade(CGPA) of University‘s Bachelor’s degree (min. length – 180 ECTS) and its supplement |
0,9 |
| Second component of the competition score | |
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Motivation letter and online interview |
0,1 |
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Additional points can be added to the competition score for the following activities:
Points from the same criteria are only added once. Points from different criteria are added up. The maximum score from additional points criteria can be no higher than 4. |
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The indicated tuition fee is applied to 2025-2026 academic year. |
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| Full-time studies | 5266 € |
| Price per credit | 87,77 € |
| Foreign nationals with Lithuanian origins and EU citizens | |
| Full-time studies | 5266 € |
| Price per credit | 87,77 € |
| Partial tuition fee waiver can be applied for the study price. | |
Financial support
| Design of Control Systems | Information Processing in Control Systems | Modelling of Processes and Systems, and Experimental Analysis | Modern and Special Purpose Systems |
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The graduates of every study programme cannot say that they are sought after in Lithuanian and foreign markets. This study programme was rated 22 out of 24 by the group of international experts; it provides the students with the new and relevant knowledge required for the installation of modern control systems.
Lithuanian industrial and service sectors become increasingly modern and automated. Therefore, it is not surprising that more than 75% of the graduates of this programme are employed in the positions of their speciality in Lithuania or abroad.
The graduates of this programme are employed by such companies as “Siemens”, “ABB”, “Schneider Electric”, “Festo”, “Phoenix Contact”, “Klinkmann”, “Philip Morris”, “Elinta”, “Agava”, “Hidroteka”, “Axis Industries”, “Lietuvos geležinkeliai”, “Achema”, “Lifosa”, “Orlen Lietuva”, “Schmitz Cargobull Baltic”.
Studies at Panevėžys Faculty of Technologies and Business make it easy to combine your work with lectures because they are provided in the evening and on weekends.
The process of studies includes work in the updated modern laboratories – international training centres established and supported by such international companies as Schneider Electric, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Festo, Wonderware, Phoenix Contact, etc. According to the experts of international accreditation, these are the best laboratories in the Baltic States.
Your knowledge will enable you to do the following:
Automation and control systems engineer
These specialists organise and manage the works, maintain, test and launch the production lines.
Automation project manager
These professionals prepare the specifications for production, anticipate the capacities of factories and systems, consult on the issues of production automation. They manage the maintenance of the factory’s systems.
Automation product representative
Using their excellent knowledge of control technologies and automation, these specialists consult the present customers, search for new ones and participate in the exhibitions or seminars where they present the products they represent.
Manager of the company
The establishment or management of the private business of control technologies is a real career possibility. These people plan the production activities, communicate with the heads of departments, identify the processes, supervise the compliance with standards and procedures, are responsible for the work and development of personnel.
International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email international@ktu.lt