KTU was the first university to organise Public Administration studies in Lithuania and this programme has now been successfully delivered since 1993. According to the national ratings of study programmes, the KTU Public Administration master programme has been rated as the best master programme in the field of public administration in Lithuania. Since 2016 our programme has consistently claimed first place out of the six Public Administration master programmes delivered in Lithuania.
The uniqueness of the programme lies in its data-driven approach and innovative didactics applied in a learning process which enables a contemporary understanding of global transformations and local responses of public governance. The programme aims to educate not only the competent observer, but also responsible and active public administration experts.
The mission of the programme is to prepare highly-skilled experts to have knowledge in public and governance theories and understanding practical contexts. Also to be able to assess public administration processes from a comparative perspective as well as to apply different methodologies in analysing public administration problems as well as solving them in an ethical way.
The educational strategy of the programme is based on the following principles:
Please note:
There is a possibility to study this study programme part-time in Lithuanian regions of Kretinga, Tauragė, and Marijampolė, in a blended mode.
| Location |
Kaunas Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities |
| Cycle | Second cycle |
| Field | Public Administration |
| Language | Lithuanian |
| Form | Full-time studies - 1,5 y. (evening-time; blended learning), Part-time studies - 2 y. (weekend; cyclic, distance studies) |
| Degree awarded | Master of Public Administration |
| Yearly Price |
Full-time studies - 4384 €
Part-time studies - 2923 € |
Talk to us, study with us
tel. +370 679 44 555
email studijos@ktu.lt
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The programme is only conducted in Lithuanian language. Entry requirements for this particular programme can be found in the programme description provided in Lithuanian language. |
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The indicated tuition fee is applied to 2025-2026 academic year. |
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| Foreign nationals with Lithuanian origins and EU citizens | |
| Full-time studies | 4384 € |
| Part-time studies | 2923 € |
| Price per credit | 73,07 € |
| Partial tuition fee waiver can be applied for the study price. | |
Financial support
Public Administration master programme is the only one in Lithuania with an International Commission on Accreditation of Public Administration (ICAPA) quality certificate.
This is the first public administration study programme in Lithuania, running since 1993.
Many years of experience in running the programme have allowed us to develop it according to international standards, create an interdisciplinary and international team of competent lecturers, who trasfer the latest practical and scientific knowledge of public administration into the study process.
Upon completion of the Master’s degree programme in Public Administration, you will be able to apply knowledge of public administration in an ethical, professional and creative manner in managerial public sector activities. You will understand the values of the public sector and the specificity of public administration as a discipline. You will be able to systematically analyze the activities of public administration institutions and to critically assess the processes involved in public administration. You will have opportunities to apply for internships that can enhance the learning experience in public administration institutions in Lithuania and abroad.
After graduation, you will be able to apply for a diversity of positions in management in public administration institutions, budgetary institutions, non-governmental organizations, as well as in business companies at national and international level.
The study process employs data from the Lithuanian Statistical Department, the Lithuanian HSM Data Archive “LiDA”, open data from the civil service, public procurement and other public institutions. The Lithuanian Humanities and Social Sciences Data Archive provides access to high quality, international primary data sources for HSM research. The archive provides research data in a wide range of fields (society, political issues, employment, communities, public opinion, etc.).
The programme students demonstrate excellent academic performance and often have work experience in the public sector. High motivation leads to a creative environment, which empowers development of the necessary knowledge and skills. The atmosphere will not only be creative, but also very productive.
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