Analyzing building projects, certifying their energy performance, preparing the necessary documentation and communicating with customers and designers of other parts of the building is the main role of these experts.
Currently, Europe and the entire world are moving towards sustainability. However, we spend about 90% of our lives in buildings. Engineers must adhere to building sustainability standards (such as BREEAM, LEED, and LEVELs) and ensure that buildings are comfortable, energy-efficient, meet the highest energy class, and have the least possible negative environmental impact. This program will teach you how to ensure this.
In the updated study program for 2023, a great emphasis is placed on the strategic goal of reducing the impact on the environment in the EU. Two modules are devoted to deepening knowledge in energy efficiency, which will cover passive solutions such as cost modeling, appropriate design, waste and secondary material recycling technologies, and active solutions such as energy generation, smart HVAC systems, and data science.
This study program focuses on the following stages of the building life cycle: conceptual design, design and analysis, modeling and forecasting of building energy consumption and microclimate, integration of renewable energy sources, and efficient building management and maintenance – smart building engineering systems, life cycle costs, building renovation, and modernization.
The first year of this program focuses on building sustainability – introducing the latest building sustainability assessment standards and trends, developing the ability to design building microclimate systems and understand their impact on people, and deepening the understanding of the impact of buildings on the environment. Master’s students apply the knowledge gained by conducting research projects.
In the second part of the program, you will delve into smart building management systems, building operations, and renovation. You can also deepen your knowledge in data analytics, regenerative design, or circular economy.
*Studies are usually conducted in the evenings, but some academic activities occur during the daytime.
Apply| Location |
Kaunas Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture |
| Cycle | Second cycle |
| Field | Civil Engineering |
| Language | Lithuanian, English |
| Form | Full-time studies - 1,5 y. (evening-time; blended learning) |
| Degree awarded | Master of Engineering 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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Civil Engineering, Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Architecture study field degree. |
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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 % |
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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 |
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
| Expert assessment of energy-efficient buildings | Building inside environmental comfort | Analysis, design and test of low energy efficient building engineering systems | Technical diagnostics of structure engineering systems |
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During the studies, it is ensured that the graduates will acquire strong methodological and scientific research competences not only in the study process, but also by participating in scientific conferences and preparing scientific publications.
The program applies building information modeling and strengthens analytical and modeling competencies by deepening skills in using software (CFD, IDA-ICE, OneClickLCA, Civil3D, WaterGEMS, Sensoneo, Therm, NRGPro, Ansys, Polysun, etc.).
Students are trained in teamwork, working in groups, interculturality, internationality, negotiation skills.
The need for people who are knowledgeable, skilled, and capable of designing and implementing advanced and sustainable buildings and their engineering systems is increasing rapidly today. Therefore, upon completing this study program, you will undoubtedly attract the attention of employers.
What will you gain?
Student’s competences:
– Knowledge and assessment of information about sustainable development trends in buildings, environmental impact on energy efficiency and durability, energy generation, use, accumulation and saving methods, thermal comfort;
– Knowledge of construction engineering scientific research and project management methods, theoretical basics of experimental planning, performance and processing of results;
– Knowledge and management of advanced software (CAD and BIM) and numerical computer methods (LCA, CFD) for analysis and design of buildings’’ engineering systems.
Student’s skills:
– Able to create spatial mathematical models of buildings and engineering systems for analysis of energy efficiency processes, lifecycle, thermal comfort and air quality;
– Able to prepare and propose scientifically justified, targeted and competitive project solutions for engineering systems in buildings and their management taking into consideration construction environment, restricting conditions, aesthetical and architectural aspects, economic factor and planned operational conditions;
– Able to plan and perform analytical, modelling and experimental research related to the energy efficiency research of buildings and engineering systems, to process, assess and interpret the obtained results;
– Able to design microclimate maintenance systems (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), smoke ventilation and other engineering systems for buildings, apply traditional, new and original solutions, integrate technical innovations and documented scientific achievements.
Analyzing building projects, certifying their energy performance, preparing the necessary documentation and communicating with customers and designers of other parts of the building is the main role of these experts.
Sustainability principles are ever-expanding, and these experts can properly implement them in buildings and advise on the necessary changes.
Researchers in this specialization plan and conduct research, evaluate their results, publish them, and ultimately present them at scientific conferences.
The demand for young, energetic specialists able to change and improve on a regular basis has been currently increasing given the rapidly rising advancement of technology. I tend to notice that these young specialists, having graduated from their Master’s studies, are more courageous in taking up more difficult tasks and more confident. I believe that knowledge gained during the Master’s studies not only broadened their knowledge, but also taught them to search, analyse, and find original engineering solutions which are in line with the latest trends.
Master studies at Kaunas University of Technology opened a number of fantastic opportunities as well as aided successful achievement of career related goals.
Also, I’m delighted that Kaunas University of Technology is recognized by the most well known and influential Engineering organisations, including ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers), CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) and other.
Developing and demonstrating all of the required competencies in relation to CIBSE senior membership, becoming IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers) registered mentor as well as obtaining Chartered Engineer Status were smooth and straight forward.And this is a perfect reflection of ‘’Sustainable and Energy Efficient Buildings’’ Master Programme’s value. I’m thrilled to say that absolutely all of technical and soft skill competencies which were gained as part of ‘’Sustainable and Energy Efficient’’ Master studies are extremely useful when working in Leading Multidisciplinary Engineering Organisation and competing in ever evolving International Engineering Consulting Industry.
International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email international@ktu.lt