Program Overview
The Materials Science at Kaunas University of Technology is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Materials Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Lithuania and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 3,242 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Kaunas, Lithuania
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Materials Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Functional materials - exquisite chapters
- Applied\noptics and photonics
- Polymer\nphysics and mechanics
- Physics of\nmagnetic phenomena
- Surface\nanalysis methods
- Plasma and plasmochemical technologies
- Physical technologies
- Surface engineering and nanotechnology
- Physical principles of sensors
- Computational materials science
- Mathematical theory of engineering\nexperiment
- Influence\nof radiation on material
- Research project 1
- Research project 2
- Research project 3
- Final degree project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Programme qualification requirement: Bachelor in\nengineering, physical/biomedical sciences (molecular biology, biophysics,\nbiochemistry).
- University\nBachelor (a minimum of a 3 years) degree certificate and its supplement\n(legalised by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, translated into English and notary\nverified);
- Minimum\naverage grade (CGPA) > 60 % in each entry subject;
- Research\nactivities, articles are not required but gives higher entry score.
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Entry score is calculated where the weight in % of each entry subject is as follows:
\n70%\nCGPA
\n20%\nResearch activities, articles, if any
\n10%\nMotivation (skype interview)
- proficiency\nin English: IELTS >=6.0, TOEFL >=85, CEFR >=C1, or equivalent,
- motivation\nletter followed by skype interview,
- digital\nphoto,
- notary\nverified copy of passport or ID (for the EU citizens only).
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For transfer students additionally: original academic transcript of ongoing education at\nuniversity and the description of taken courses.
Application deadline
- EU, EEA, CIS, Georgia, Turkey\napplicants: 30 July
- EU applicants for free of charge\nstudies: 10 July
- International applicants: 30 June
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English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 3,242 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 3,242 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kaunas University of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Kaunas University of Technology
Kaunas University of Technology
Kaunas, Lithuania
Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)is the leading technological university in the Baltic States, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education rankings.
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
