Kaunas University of Technology

Located in Kaunas, the second-largest city of Lithuania, KTU, Kaunas University of Technology is a perfect choice for technologically-minded future professionals. Offering studies in all the major fields of science, KTU is a university for those aiming to enhance their skillset with knowledge and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.  

Dating back to 1922, Kaunas University of Technology is valued for its links with industry, interdisciplinary and fundamentally solid education, and highly competent alumni. More than 7.000 students and over 1.000 of academic staff are exploring such areas as clean energy, digital humanities, environmental sociology, future food technologies, healthcare engineering, wearable electronics, sustainable architecture, and intelligent computing – to name just a few. Studies and research at Kaunas University of Technology is organised across 9 faculties, 8 institutes and 9 research centres. KTU is the founder of two integrated centres (valleys) of research, studies and business – Santaka and Nemunas. 

Labelled as a student capital for several decades, Kaunas is much more than just the second-largest Lithuanian city. Lush parks, lively squares, cosy cafes and buzzing cultural life make Kaunas attractive not only as a travel destination but also as a place to live. 

Why choose KTU? 

• For contemporary real-world-focused education. KTU is a member of ECIU University, a model European University. With real-life challenges at its core, ECIU University brings together international interdisciplinary teams who solve challenges across the campuses of 14 ECIU innovative universities in Europe and beyond. 
• For international networking. More than 500 partner universities in 50 countries provide the opportunity to participate in the exchange programmes under Erasmus+ or bilateral agreements. 
• For entrepreneurial mindset. KTU is the founder of the first academic start-up community in Lithuania, so business-minded students benefit from the opportunities and services provided at the KTU Startup Space. 
• For state-of-the-art research facilities. KTU houses some of the most top-notch equipment in the region for the development and analysis of new materials, building and testing smart environments, creating functional food products and much more. Students can work and receive advice from top-class researchers, the experts in their field. 
• For individual attention to every student. KTU students can choose from 6 types of mentors: peer, academic, career, and research mentors, social buddies and tutors who assist them in every stage of their study journey. 
• For career grooming. The university career services provide extensive help to those preparing and starting their career path. KTU graduates are among the best-rated by Lithuanian employers. 

Fees and funding

Kaunas University of Technology offers full or partial tuition fee waivers for candidates with outstanding results depending on their chosen study programme. These scholarships are awarded to students with strong academic record and motivation and are open to all international applicants.

Citizens of the European Union, also the global citizens of Lithuanian descent, can study at Kaunas University of Technology with state funding. State funding is allocated based on the entrance score of the applicants. Also, the Lithuanian state offers a monthly scholarship (550 EUR) and a grant covering the study cost for full-time master’s students of certain nationalities.

Visit our admissions page for more information.