Kaunas University of Technology
Kaunas, Lithuania
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1922
Overview
Kaunas University of Technology (KTU; Lithuanian: Kauno technologijos universitetas) is a public research university founded in 1922, located in Kaunas, Lithuania. It is one of the largest and most innovative universities in Lithuania, recognised annually in prestigious international rankings as the best technology university in the country. KTU operates nine faculties: Chemical Technology; Electrical and Electronics Engineering; Economics and Business; Informatics; Mathematics and Natural Sciences; Mechanical Engineering and Design; Civil Engineering and Architecture; Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts; and the Faculty of Panevėžys Technology and Business. The university offers over 100 study programs at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels in Lithuanian and English, spanning engineering, technology, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, economics, business, social sciences and arts. KTU has been institutionally accredited by the Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC) with a positive decision valid until 27 October 2030. KTU is a founding member of the ECIU (European Consortium of Innovative Universities) European Universities alliance since 2019 and participates in Erasmus+ mobility programs. The main campus is in central Kaunas, with an additional faculty campus in Panevėžys. The university maintains strong links with industry and business, offering a talent development ecosystem including the GIFTed, WANTed and GUIDed programs for students.
Fields of study
- Chemical Technology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Economics
- Finance
- Marketing
- Business Administration
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Automation and Control
- Robotics
- Informatics
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Data Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Aviation Engineering
- Industrial Design
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Education
- Communication
- Music Technology
Accreditation: Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC), Lithuania
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Autumn 2026, Spring 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studijos@ktu.lt
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $6,130 / year
Domestic students
€5,676 / year
Tuition fees vary by program and funding type. Architecture (integrated 5-year): 5676 EUR/year (state-subsidized rate) or 7116 EUR/year (non-subsidized); credit price 94.6–118.6 EUR. MBA: 10700 EUR/year, credit price 178.33 EUR. State-funded (free) places are available for eligible students admitted through competitive selection. Fees shown are for 2026-2027 academic year.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
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| Architektūra (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 5 years | €7,116 / year | Varies | — |
| Informatika (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Pedagogikos studijos (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| Programų sistemos (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Verslo administravimas KTU MBA (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 1 year | €10,700 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
