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Vehicle Engineering

You’ll study advanced vehicle technologies and the environmental and energy challenges associated with hybrid, electric and alternative fuel solutions. You will learn how to apply scientific engineering methods that contribute to safe and sustainable transport and logistics systems. Upon completion of the Vehicle Engineering programme, you will become the experts needed to move towards a cleaner transport future and tackle global mobility challenges.

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Programme values

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Valued by industry leaders

A programme that meets the expectations of transport companies and organisations and will help you contribute to safe and sustainable transport.  

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

At KTU you will find advanced laboratories and contemporary research equipment, innovative problem-solving and project-based learning methods, and a team of professional lecturers. 

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Real-world cases

You will acquire the knowledge and skills needed for research, production-technology, design or consultancy work in transport companies and organisations. 

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New Freedom to shape your path

Choose between modules on vehicle and vehicle systems development, railway transport or traffic organisation and logistics. You can take part in international study exchanges at the Universities of Linköping, Munich University of Applied Sciences, University of Bologna and others. 

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

Build a sustainable transport future.

Graduates of this programme are highly valued in the global transport and automotive industries, where they contribute to the development and improvement of environmentally friendly, safe, and energy-efficient vehicles. They implement innovative solutions to ensure fast, safe, and efficient passenger and freight transport.

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

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Vehicle and Systems Designer

Analyses and evaluates the reliability, performance and operational safety of vehicles and their functional systems. Develops or improves vehicles and their components by introducing advanced green technologies.

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Transport Systems Researcher/Expert

Plans and carries out studies on the efficiency of the transport system, analyses passenger and freight transport processes, and provides relevant solutions for traffic organisation and management, modelling possible scenarios using specialised software.

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Future Cities Transport Specialist

Develops and tests autonomous transport systems, focusing on the efficient and safe operation of drones in controlled airspace and the integration of self-driving cars into existing traffic infrastructure.

Admission requirements and programme structure

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Cycle – second cycle
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Field – transport engineering
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Form, duration – full-time studies (2 yr.)
A calendar icon indicates the mode of study – full-time, remote, or blended learning.
Study type – evening-time, blended learning
A location pin icon marks the place where the study programme is delivered – within a top-rated university in Lithuania.
Location – Kaunas, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design
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Language – english, lithuanian
A graduation cap icon represents the degree awarded upon completion – bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral qualification from a top university in Lithuania.
Degree awarded – master of engineering sciences
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Yearly price i : full-time studies – 5538 €, price per credit – 92,3 €

Semester

Module name Credits Method of organisation
Design of Vehicles 6 Blended learning
Investigations of Transport Means and Systems 6 Blended learning
Vehicle Dynamics, Interaction and Energy Efficiency 6 Blended learning

Electives 1 (Select 6 cr.)

Adaptive Mechanics and Mechatronic Systems 6 Blended learning
Virtual Prototyping 6 Blended learning

Competence Electives (Select 6 cr.)

Courses of Study Field (Competence of Expert) 6
Optional Competence of MA+ 6

Business Process and Supply Chain Management

Business Process Management 6 Blended learning

Challenge-Based Innovations

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

Computer Visualization Technologies

Multimedia Content Creation Methods 6 Blended learning

Control Technologies

Modern Sensors and Systems 6 On-campus learning

Data Analytics

Data Mining Methods 6 Blended learning

Data Security

Cryptographic Systems 6 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

Business Law 6 Blended learning

Management

Strategic Management 6 On-campus learning

Project Management

Project Planning and Organisation 6 Blended learning

Public Communication

Studies of Modern Languages (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning
Module name Credits Method of organisation
Computational Solid Mechanics 6 Blended learning
Research Project 1 6 Blended learning
Sustainable Transport Development 6 Blended learning
Transport Traffic Organisation, Control and Modelling 6 Blended learning

Competence Electives (Select 6 cr.)

Courses of Study Field (Competence of Expert) 6

Dynamics of Train 6 Blended learning
Vehicles Bodies 6 Blended learning
Optional Competence of MA+ 6

Business Process and Supply Chain Management

Quality Management 6 Distance learning

Challenge-Based Innovations

Development of Challenge-Based Innovation 6 Distance learning

Computer Visualization Technologies

Principles of Image Perception 6 Blended learning

Control Technologies

Application of Artificial Intelligence in Robotics and their Systems Control 6 Blended learning

Data Analytics

Multivariate Statistical Models 6 Blended learning

Data Security

Data Security Technologies 6 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

Administrative Law 6 Blended learning

Management

Management of Persons and their Groups 6 On-campus learning

Project Management

Project Social and Economical Evaluation 6 Blended learning

Public Communication

Academic Writing 6 On-campus learning
Module name Credits Method of organisation
Engineering Projects Management 6 Blended learning
Research Project 2 6 Blended learning
Safety of Vehicles and Road 6 Blended learning

Electives 2 (Select 6 cr.)

Design and Production of Composite Structures 6 Blended learning
Quality in Transport 6 Blended learning

Competence Electives (Select 6 cr.)

Courses of Study Field (Competence of Expert) 6
Optional Competence of MA+ 6

Business Process and Supply Chain Management

Business Process Analytics 6 Blended learning

Challenge-Based Innovations

Optional Challenges 6 Distance learning

Computer Visualization Technologies

3D Visualization Methods 6 Blended learning

Control Technologies

Programmable Logical Controllers 6 Blended learning

Data Analytics

Time Series Analysis 6 Blended learning

Data Security

Blockchain Methods 6 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

Labour Law 6 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

Project Quality and Risk Management 6 Blended learning

Public Communication

Public Speaking 6 On-campus learning
Module name Credits Method of organisation
Master’s Degree Final Project 30 On-campus 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.
  • On-campus - learning on the university premises.

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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Choose between modules on vehicle and vehicle systems development, railway transport or traffic organisation and logistics. You can take part in international study exchanges at the Universities of Linköping, Munich University of Applied Sciences, University of Bologna and others. 

Marijus Žilinskis
2nd year student
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Masters studies provide education, knowledge, valuable contacts, a broader worldview and career opportunities. As the Master’s studies took place after working hours, it was easier to combine them with professional activities and to prioritise. I have proved to myself that achieving a Master’s degree in engineering is possible, even for someone better in the humanities than in the sciences.

Dominykas Bertulis
KTU alumnus, Head of Product, Elinta Charge
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For companies operating in the road sector, it is important to have innovative transport engineers who can ensure high-quality supervision of vehicles involved in road construction, plan optimal routes, and improve road infrastructure maintenance using IT technologies. KTU ranks among the top three universities in Lithuania and prepares strong specialists in technological fields.

Mindaugas Dimaitis
Head of the Monitoring and Control Division at Via Lietuva

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FAQ

Can I gain work experience during my studies?

Graduates will acquire practical knowledge and skills to identify and solve problems related to the functionality, reliability and safety of vehicles, components and systems, to assess and predict their condition and behaviour, and to plan and carry out investigations using appropriate methods and equipment.

What is the timetable for this programme?

Vehicle Engineering studies take place in the evening, i.e. from 17:30, and lectures are delivered by distance teaching.

Creative professionals with knowledge of modern transport engineering are in high demand in the job market. As a graduate of Vehicle Engineering, you will be able to work in research, production engineering, design and consultancy roles in transport companies and organisations, progressing from transport engineer to design engineer or researcher, and ultimately to project manager and head of company or department.

 

Contacts

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International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email international@ktu.lt

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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design
XII Chamber
Studentų St. 56, LT-51424 Kaunas
email midf@ktu.lt

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