Masters Programs at Kaunas University of Technology

Master’s studies for development of interdisciplinary competencies @ 1

I want to study Master's because...     

I want to climb the career ladder...

I want a higher salary...

I want international experience…

I want prestige...

A growing number of employers who care about Master's degree...

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I want to study Master's because...  I want to become an expert of my own field, innovate and create high added value;  I strive to make new contacts, expand my social network internationally;  I am interested in other fields of study, I want to gain competencies between different fields;  I strive to strengthen my social competences: 

leadership,

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communication,

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analytical-critical thinking,

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creativity, etc.

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Engineer INNOVATOR

PROCESS ENGINEER

Developer of new products, R&D, scientist/researcher

Solve specific complex problems, technology maintenance, improvement of processes, quality management, efficiency

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MANAGER

Product manager, Sales manager, Project manager, Team leader

Master+ INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPERT

FIELD EXPERT

MANAGEMENT

INTERDISCIPLINARY

Result: Professional with deep field knowledge and abilities necessary for solving scholarly research problems.

Result: Professional with the combination of different knowledge and abilities necessary to solve specific complex problems.

Result: Industry / business profile professional with knowledge and abilities necessary for a manager / leader.

Professional in the labour market Doctoral studies 5

Competencies Control technologies Data Analytics Construction Project Management Real Estate Appraisal Language studies Power System Control Materials of the Products Nanotechnology Engineering Project Management Product Design Management Business Processes and Chain Supply Management Urban Management Communication and Teamwork Functional Materials Leadership for Sustainable Development Cleantech Entrepreneurship Computer Visualization Technologies

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Career opportunities

Informatics

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project manager

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IT project manager

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Transport and logistics expert

(Examples: ACME, Virtustream, Alna Group, Blue Bridge UAB, Barclays)

Vehicle Engineering

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Business processes and supply chain management

(Examples: UAB „Markučiai“; UAB „Kauno grūdai“)

Food Science and Safety

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management

(Examples: Mars, Phillip Morris Lietuva)

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Production manager, The Head of R&D (development of new products, innovative processes and technologies development in production).

Employment Kaunas – IT hub of the Baltics Kaunas: a rising center for business services Latest: US medical equipment manufacturer Hollister to build plant in Kaunas German Automation Technology Giant FESTO to Double its Service Centre in Kaunas German automotive electronics giant HELLA to create up to 250 jobs in Lithuania

~80 % of graduates get employed or continue their studies within 1 year after graduation 6 months “stay back” visa for international 8 graduates

Something else not to be forgotten

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global competitiveness

ternationality dustry genious students, academia novations for business frastructure

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internationality

international curricula international accreditation and recognition: KTU is among 4% of the best world universities (QS, THE rankings) internationally recognized diploma joint/double study programmes: twin programme of Mechanical Engineering with 7 leading European universities possibility to learn other foreign languages: German, French, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, etc. 10

internationality

international community multicultural class: ~10 % of KTU students come from >50 countries >100 international experts and professors who are giving lectures and organizing creative workshops growing number of international academia

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internationality

international mobility Diploma supplement label: international credit mobility > 300 partner universities for academic mobility: Erasmus+, IAESTE, AIESEC, ISIEC, Partners for Value, etc. > 400 students are participating in the exchange programmes or doing paid internships abroad: from Japan to Portugal KTU students are accepted to continue their studies at Master’s level internationally 12

industry

Cooperation with business No 1 university in Lithuania to engage business partners in study process The largest and the only one in the Baltic states Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab KTU Santaka Valley. Science and business: from idea to product (â‚Ź 43 million investment) Career counselors from industry to everyone

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ingenious students, academia

Nurturing talents 1st in Lithuania mentorship programme. 6 types of mentors: peer, academic, career, and research mentors, social buddy and tutor The largest in Lithuania scholarship for advanced studies and research results (₏ 250) >100 sponsors’ scholarships

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ingenious students, academia

1.Submit application on apply.ktu.edu and get acceptance letter from KTU 2. Submit application for scholarship on apply.scholarships.lt Application deadline: 10 May 15

ingenious students, academia

Stimulating young business 1st and the largest in Lithuania Startup Space since 2012: 60 successful companies 200 prototypes 200 ideas 5000 event participants 15,000 students

KTU – the most enthusiastic start-up 16 community of the year 2014 !

innovations for business

technological solutions No 1 university in Lithuania to provide applied research solutions to companies KTU Science and Technology Centre and Business Incubator, part of Santaka Valley, is among the largest in the Baltics KTU Food Research ant Technology Competence Centre, part of Nemunas Valley houses unique laboratories in the region Open access center 17

innovations for business

KTU has 5 stars in research (QS, 2017)

Diagnostic and measurement technologies • • • • •

Biomedical diagnostic • Physical technologies • Machine and mechanism diagnostic research Metrology and measurement technologies Monitoring systems

Smart environments Technologies for and information sustainable technology development and energy

New materials for high-tech

Functional molecules and • materials • Smart materials • • • •

Internet of things and services Systems engineering Multidisciplinary models Automation, control and robotics Signal and image processing Telecommunication technologies

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Environmental protection and environmental engineering Future production and mechatronics Biomechanics Micro and Nanotechnology Optical technologies Intelligent energy Clean Chemical Technology Healthy food Transportation systems

Sustainable growth and social-culture development • • • • • •

Sustainable, innovative and secure society Innovation, growth and competitiveness Language and art in the knowledge society Advanced economic models, the development of services and their transformation Identities and governance in Europe and worldwide Philosophy of technologies and media

infrastructure

KTU campus

8 faculties, 8 research institutes Green hill and Centre campuses Bilingual KTU dormitories (€ 50 – 150/month) located within 5 to 10 minutes walk Shopping centers within 10 minutes walk € 5 monthly ticket for public transport 19

infrastructure

Your active life @KTU > 40 Students’ organizations and arts societies: debates, design, fine arts, journalism, science, video, music, dance, etc.

12 Sport Centers: ~30 various sports groups, 20 professional teams ESN KTU: the best ESN team in Lithuania of 2016 ~20 students to consult you as Study @KTU ambassadors 20

infrastructure

Kaunas Kaunas – the most studentlike city in Lithuania Every 7th inhabitant studies at university Kaunas is among top 10 most cost-effective (~₏ 400/month) cities in Europe A short flight (2 to 3 hours) from any European city Cultural capital of Europe 2022 Art deco city: Unesco architecture heritage 21

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