Mechatronics

By combining cutting-edge technologies, mechatronics paves the way for solutions for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This programme provides exceptional skills in designing and operating innovative systems, from micro-mechatronic devices to industrial robots. Graduates become experts in solving complex technical challenges in the fields of transport, medicine and aeronautics. The flexible study schedule and international environment open up connections, knowledge and a wide range of career opportunities around the world.

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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

The interdisciplinary engineering knowledge provided by the programme is highly valued in today’s industry. You will learn about the subtleties of integrated design and analysis of mechatronic products and robotic manufacturing equipment. You will acquire diverse research and engineering skills needed for a successful career in high-tech companies.

KTU’s Santaka Valley building – a state-of-the-art research and innovation hub where academia and business collaborate. This is where future solutions are born.

Inspiring learning environment

The curriculum is taught by industry experts in their fields and top researchers. You will use tools for integrated design and virtual manufacturing analysis to develop your skills. Practical tasks will be carried out with FESTO and ABB robots, 3D scanners and printers or Mitutoyo precision instruments.

Students at Kaunas University of Technology’s engineering lab engage in hands-on mechanical experiments – this space fosters learning through doing and deep technological understanding. It’s part of a practice-based study approach where students explore and build real-world engineering solutions together.

Real-world cases

You will develop the ability to effectively combine knowledge of mechanics, electronics, automation and information technology (IT). You will solve problems that meet the needs of industry to develop rational design and technological solutions. You will implement them with a wide range of design, modelling, programming and prototyping equipment.

KTU graduates share a joyful moment during the graduation ceremony – dressed in formal gowns, they celebrate their academic achievements. The university community honors each step taken toward professional success.

New Freedom to shape your path

A wide range of study options will allow you to develop competencies that are aligned with your career goals.

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

Employers recognise that mechatronics professionals can adapt quickly and flexibly to a wide range of job requirements. The versatile engineering and research skills you will gain during your studies will prepare you for a successful career in the high-tech sector. Depending on your professional goals, you may work on the development of high-value-added technical products, as well as the design, development, installation, operation, and diagnostics of advanced equipment.

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

Research and Development (R&D) Engineer

Develops and refines advanced technical and technological equipment and precision instruments. Responsible for simulation-based design, prototyping and experimental research.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Creates and implements new product development strategies and analyses market needs. Coordinates technological development and innovation projects and optimises team performance.

Virtual Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Implements digitisation projects to improve the autonomy and efficiency of production systems. Responsible for simulation analysis of virtual production and optimisation of robotic devices.

Admission requirements and programme structure

Cycle – second cycle

Field – production and manufacturing engineering

Form, duration – full-time studies (2 yr.)

Study type – evening-time, blended learning

Location – Kaunas,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design

Language – English

Degree awarded – master of engineering sciences

Yearly price ⁱ : full-time studies – 5538 €, price per credit – 92,3 €

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Semester

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Adaptive Mechanics and Mechatronic Systems	6	Blended learning
Computer Integrated Manufacturing	6	Blended learning
Experimental Mechanics	6	Blended learning
Methods of Research and Quality Control	6	Blended learning

Competence Electives (Select 6 cr.)

Courses of Study Field (Competence of Expert)

Blended learning

Optional Competence of MA+

Business Process and Supply Chain Management

Blended learning

Challenge-Based Innovations

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

Computer Visualization Technologies

Blended learning

Control Technologies

On-campus learning

Data Analytics

Blended learning

Data Security

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

Blended learning

Management

On-campus learning

Project Management

Blended learning

Public Communication

On-campus learning

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Computer-Aided Control of Technological Equipment	6	Blended learning
Integrated CAD/CAE/CAM Systems	6	Blended learning
Research Project 1	6	Blended learning

Electives 1 (Select 6 cr.)

Automation of Production Processes	6	Blended learning
Computer-Aided Analysis of Structures	6	Blended learning

Competence Electives (Select 6 cr.)

Courses of Study Field (Competence of Expert)

On-campus learning

Optional Competence of MA+

Business Process and Supply Chain Management

Distance learning

Challenge-Based Innovations

Distance learning

Computer Visualization Technologies

Blended learning

Control Technologies

Blended learning

Data Analytics

Blended learning

Data Security

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

Blended learning

Management

On-campus learning

Project Management

Blended learning

Public Communication

On-campus learning

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Programmable Logical Controllers	6	Blended learning
Research Project 2	6	Blended learning
Robotics	6	Blended learning

Electives 2 (Select 6 cr.)

Design and Production of Composite Structures	6	Blended learning
Virtual Prototyping	6	Blended learning

Competence Electives (Select 6 cr.)

Courses of Study Field (Competence of Expert)

Blended learning

Optional Competence of MA+

Business Process and Supply Chain Management

Blended learning

Challenge-Based Innovations

Distance learning

Computer Visualization Technologies

Blended learning

Control Technologies

Blended learning

Data Analytics

Blended learning

Data Security

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

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

Blended learning

Public Communication

On-campus learning

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

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, mathematical sciences, computer sciences and physical sciences.
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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Studying mechatronics has allowed me to acquire a wide range of knowledge. Here I learned how to turn my ideas into working projects. In my lectures, I learned how to combine the fields of mechanics, electronics and programming in order to achieve a goal. I also learned not to be afraid of making mistakes, because that is the only way to improve. I chose to pursue an additional competency in management because I have a dream to create my own business and bring new technologies to Lithuania.

Paulius Stražinskas

2nd year student

I decided to study for a master’s degree to build on the knowledge I gained during my bachelor’s. The opportunity to study some of the material remotely was a great advantage in terms of time management. Today, I can say that the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during my studies has successfully contributed to my professional development.

Mantas Šmatavičius

KTU alumnus, Research & Development Engineer, Elinvision

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I believe that KTU, being the strongest university of technology in Lithuania, produces highly qualified specialists who meet the needs of the industry. Mechatronics graduates have strong competencies and versatility. Mechanical, electrical and programming skills are closely intertwined in contemporary industry, and graduates have a perfect understanding of the interrelationships between the various fields in engineering.

Aurelijus Beleckis

CEO, Elinta Robotics

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FAQ

Will I learn about robotics and automation while studying mechatronics?

Yes, you will have access to both core and elective courses. These are designed to give you valuable knowledge and skills in robotics and automation.

Is Kaunas a good choice for international students?

Yes, Kaunas is ideal for international students, offering quality education at top universities such as KTU, affordable living and a vibrant student community. The city combines rich history, modern culture and a UNESCO City of Design title. Safe and welcoming, Kaunas offers quality education, an active social life and excellent travel connections within Europe.

Does the course involve practical work with advanced equipment?

Yes, you will use a variety of advanced hardware and software tools to enhance your practical engineering skills. You will work with industry-standard CAD/CAE software (SolidWorks, Ansys, Comsol Multiphysics, Siemens Plant Simulation, etc.) to tackle complex tasks in simulation-driven design. In the laboratory, you will gain hands-on experience with a range of manufacturing and metrology equipment such as ABB industrial robots, FESTO automated systems, CNC machine tools, 3D scanners and printers, virtual manufacturing tools and Mitutoyo precision instruments.

What specialisations are available in the KTU Mechatronics Masters?

In line with the MA+ competence model, students can choose modules to suit their needs, depending on the path they have chosen – be it the Field Expert or the Interdisciplinary Expert path.

If you choose the Field Expert path, you can delve into the secrets of composite structures or micro-electro-mechanical systems development, advanced structure simulation, reverse engineering, virtual prototyping, production automation or mechatronic system dynamics. Meanwhile, the Interdisciplinary Expert pathway provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable skills with a broader profile.