These specialists will be able to apply the innovative technological-engineering solutions and the newest knowledge of advanced biological sciences in designing of bioprocesses for commercially valuable bioproducts and sustainable biomaterials.
With the increasing need for “green” industrial processes that would be both cost-efficient and sustainable, the contemporary world relies on industrial biotechnology experts more than ever. KTU’s master study programme in Industrial Biotechnology focuses on new research areas, which are bridging the competencies’ gap between different science and industry fields: production of bioproducts, synthesis of biologically active compounds, enzyme technology, bioprocess engineering, environmental biotechnology, renewable technology.
KTU MSc Industrial Biotechnology study programme equips its graduates with the skills to develop, produce, and analyse chemical compounds, materials, and fuel by applying innovative biotechnology methods. During your studies, you will gain competencies to model, optimise, and manage bio-processes and will be able to use your skills and knowledge in industrial biotechnology to produce biofuel, chemical substances or consumer goods of high-added value.
KTU industrial biotechnology graduates are praised by the employers for their acquired technological knowledge, understanding of contemporary research equipment, and excellent planning and management skills.
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Kaunas Faculty of Chemical Technology |
| Cycle | Second cycle |
| Field | Biotechnology |
| Language | Lithuanian, English |
| Form | Full-time studies - 2 y. (day-time; blended learning) |
| Degree awarded | Master of Technological Sciences |
| 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 Sciences, Technological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Veterinary Sciences or Agricultural Sciences |
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IELTS ≥6.0, TOEFL ≥85, CEFR ≥C1, or previously completed studies in english language. |
Average grade (CGPA) > 60 % |
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Bachelor’s degree diploma supplement has to contain ≥18 ECTS completed in the Biotechnology study field subjects. Often you can get a suitable transcript of bachelor’s 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 |
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Motivation letter and online interview |
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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. | |
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| Understanding of the engineering solutions and technological processes | Understanding and management of modern research and instrumental analysis | Ability to solve interdisciplinary problems by evaluating the importance of social, health and safety, bioethics, environmental, and commercial requirements | Knowledge of various biotechnology fields, ability to apply various methods, including the mathematical analysis, modelling, and experiments |
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The industrial companies need biotechnology specialists who have deep knowledge of the technological processes. The basics of the study programme consist of knowledge of development, production, tests, and analysis of materials, as well as modelling, optimisation and management of bio-processes. This fundamental and practical knowledge is important for the effective work of a biotechnologist when developing and producing chemical substances, bioproducts, and biofuel of high added-value.
The study programme of industrial biotechnology covers various fields of biotechnology oriented to the production activities, i.e. production of new reagents, food additives and fuel, development of environmental biotechnologies. The specialist is able to evaluate biotechnology activities and engineering solutions in view of the ethical, social, economic, and professional aspects.
The biotechnology industry is currently the most rapidly growing industrial sector in the world. In Lithuania, this field also receives a great deal of attention and becomes one of the most important fields of development of high technologies able to ensure the economic growth and make influence on the development of competitive national economy. High-level industrial biotechnology specialists are highly demanded in the labour market and related research and production sectors.
Having general basics and knowledge in the field of biotechnology and practical skills, masters will be able to conduct research and work in various research and production companies acting in the fields of biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, and other related technologies. Interests of employers are ranging from a qualified narrow-profile biotechnologist in a large industrial company to a wide-profile biotechnologist in medium and small-scale business structure. Career possibilities from senior laboratory assistant to production (company) director.
The study programme contains fully completed and continuously enhanced technical base of studies and researches and is provided with the most modern research equipment.
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These specialists will be able to apply the innovative technological-engineering solutions and the newest knowledge of advanced biological sciences in designing of bioprocesses for commercially valuable bioproducts and sustainable biomaterials.
These specialists will be able to develop, create, and design the biomanufacturing from lab to commercial scale, to apply the quality standards and regulations (GMP), to ensure the biosafety guidelines in the biotechnology industry. They will be able to modernize sustainable processes in the biotechnology industry.
These specialists will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and optimizing the new biomanufacturing projects and innovative technologies fully compliant with regulations. They will be responsibe for performing research and integrating the innovative scientific solutions into the biomanufacturing of high value-added bioproducts.
These specialists will be able to apply the latest scientific achievements in biotechnology, molecular biology and genetic engineering in the growing bioeconomy. They will be responsible for creating and integrating the innovative and advanced technologies, for modernizing the new technological bioprocesses, and for managing the production of valuable bioproducts.
Master+ is a unique model within a chosen MSc programme
The Master+ model offers either to masterpiece in the chosen discipline by choosing the Field Expert track or to strengthen the interdisciplinary skills in addition to the main discipline by choosing the Interdisciplinary Expert track providing a choice of a different competence to compliment the chosen discipline and achieve a competitive advantage in one’s career.
Students of these study programmes can choose between the path of Field Expert and Interdisciplinary Expert. Selection is made in the academic information system. Each path (competence) consists of three subjects (18 credits) allocated as follows: 1 year 1 semester (autumn) – first subject (6 credits), 1 year 2 semester (spring) – second subject (6 credits), 2 year 3 semester – third subject (6 credits). A student, who chooses a path of the Field Expert, deepens knowledge and strengthens skills in the main field of studies. The one, who chooses a path of the Interdisciplinary Expert, acquires knowledge and skills in a different area or field of studies. Competence provides a choice of alternative additional subjects.
Acquisition of the competence is certified by the issue of KTU certificate and entry in the appendix to the Master’s diploma. In addition, students can acquire an international certificate (details are provided next to each competence).
Competences are implemented by KTU lecturers – experts in their area – and high level business and public sector organizations; their employees deliver lectures, submit topics for the student’s theses, placement-oriented tasks for the projects, etc.
MSc Industrial Biotechnology program has given me extensive theoretical and practical knowledge on solving current issues by using innovative biotechnological processes. Knowledge, acquired throughout the studies, is easily applied in the job market, working in scientific research, project development and development of new bioproducts.
Industrial Biotechnology studies gave me an extensive knowledge on development of biotechnological products, their processes and mechanisms. I learned a lot in bioprocess design, optimization and management. Skills, acquired while studying in this program, allow to successfully develop new products and new technologies in production.
In 2012, EU started the long-term Bio-economy Development Programme aimed at gradual reorientation of the economy from the use of fossil fuel to the renewable raw-materials; therefore, the long-term demand for qualified specialists in this field is also positive. The programme of industrial biotechnology is provided with modern research infrastructure. The graduates will have specific biotechnology knowledge, cognitive, and practical skills, will be able to design, develop and install new technologies and, manage biotechnology engineering systems.
International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email international@ktu.lt