About the university
Kaunas University of Technology traces its roots to the University of Lithuania, founded in Kaunas in 1922, when Kaunas was the country's temporary capital. Its technical faculties became a separate polytechnic institute in 1950 and took the name Kaunas University of Technology in 1990. Today it is one of Lithuania's biggest universities, with nine faculties covering informatics, electrical and electronics engineering, mechanical engineering and design, chemical technology, civil engineering and architecture, mathematics and natural sciences, social sciences and arts, and an AACSB-accredited School of Economics and Business.
KTU is known for close links with industry. Its Santaka Valley science and technology park on campus hosts research centres and companies, and many programmes include challenge projects with partner firms, internships and a final project with a company. Several master's courses are taught in the evening in a blended format so that students can work, which suits Indian students who plan to take a part-time job.
The university is in Kaunas, Lithuania's second city, about 100 km west of Vilnius. Kaunas is a compact student city with an interwar modernist centre listed by UNESCO in 2023, and it is noticeably cheaper than Vilnius. The main campus and dormitories are in the Studentų Street area, a short bus ride from the city centre.
Indian students choose KTU mainly for informatics, artificial intelligence, electronics, mechanical engineering and business. Fees are moderate: €4,201 a year for technology bachelor's, €3,250 for business and economics bachelor's, €5,641 for technology master's and €4,690 for business master's. Bachelor's applicants need 60% in each entry subject and IELTS 5.5; master's applicants need a related degree, IELTS 6.0 and an online interview.
- Founded
- 1922, as part of the University of Lithuania; a separate technical university since 1950 (named KTU in 1990)
- Type
- Public technological university with nine faculties
- Total students
- About 7,400 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
- International students
- 12% (THE 2027 data); the university says more than 15%
- Student–staff ratio
- 13.3 to 1 (THE 2027 data)
- Programmes
- More than 120; about 26 bachelor's and 32 master's are taught in English
- Accreditation
- School of Economics and Business holds AACSB accreditation
- Intake
- September; the 2027 round opened on 15 October 2026 with a 31 May deadline
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
=696 in the world
THE World University Rankings 2027
1001–1200 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Artificial Intelligence in Computer Science
- Fee / year
- €5,641
- Duration
- 2 years (evening, blended)
- Intakes
- September 2027 (apply by 31 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 85 or CEFR C1 (or previous study in English)
- Postgraduate
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Fee / year
- €5,641
- Duration
- 1.5 years (full time, blended)
- Intakes
- September 2027 (apply by 31 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 85 or CEFR C1 (or previous study in English)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €4,201
- Duration
- 4 years (full time)
- Intakes
- September 2027 (apply by 31 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 75 or CEFR B2
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €4,201
- Duration
- 4 years (full time)
- Intakes
- September 2027 (apply by 31 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 75 or CEFR B2
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €4,690
- Duration
- 2 years (evening, blended)
- Intakes
- September 2027 (apply by 31 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 85 or CEFR C1 (or previous study in English)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €5,641
- Duration
- 2 years (evening, blended)
- Intakes
- September 2027 (apply by 31 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 85 or CEFR C1 (or previous study in English)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €4,201
- Duration
- 4 years (full time)
- Intakes
- September 2027 (apply by 31 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 75 or CEFR B2
- Postgraduate
Industrial Engineering and Management
- Fee / year
- €5,641
- Duration
- 2 years (evening, blended)
- Intakes
- September 2027 (apply by 31 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 85 or CEFR C1 (or previous study in English)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence in Computer Science | 2 years (evening, blended) | €5,641 | ≈ ₹6 lakh |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 1.5 years (full time, blended) | €5,641 | ≈ ₹6 lakh |
| Informatics | 4 years (full time) | €4,201 | ≈ ₹4.5 lakh |
| Artificial Intelligence | 4 years (full time) | €4,201 | ≈ ₹4.5 lakh |
| International Business | 2 years (evening, blended) | €4,690 | ≈ ₹5 lakh |
| Mechatronics | 2 years (evening, blended) | €5,641 | ≈ ₹6 lakh |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 years (full time) | €4,201 | ≈ ₹4.5 lakh |
| Industrial Engineering and Management | 2 years (evening, blended) | €5,641 | ≈ ₹6 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Kaunas University of Technology with similar universities in Lithuania.
Scholarships
- First-year bachelor's and master's
KTU Scholarship for International Students
Value: Full or partial tuition waiver, depending on your entrance score
Eligibility: International applicants with strong grades and motivation. You are considered automatically when you apply through the official application system; check the current year's deadline with KTU.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Electronics and Electrical Engineering (bachelor's)
Litgrid scholarship
Value: €375 a month for the first year
Eligibility: Applicants to the Electronics and Electrical Engineering bachelor's can apply; terms are on the programme page.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Current KTU students
Incentive, talent and sponsor scholarships
Value: Varies; there is also an accommodation grant
Eligibility: Open to students after they start, based on results, activities or need.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Full-time master's
Lithuanian State Scholarship for master's studies
Value: Monthly scholarship, and for some countries free tuition
Eligibility: Only for citizens of listed countries; India is not currently on the list.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Class 12 certificate obtained no more than 3 years before you apply, with an average above 60% in each entry subject.
- Your entrance score is built from final exam marks. For technology courses: maths (40–50%), one science or technology subject (30–40%) and English (20%). For business and economics: maths or economics (40%), another subject (40%) and an oral motivation assessment (20%).
- Documents from India must be apostilled; send official English translations if needed.
- Apply at apply.ktu.edu. For September 2027 the deadline is 31 May 2027.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree in a related field. Technology master's ask for engineering, maths, computer science or physical sciences, usually with 18–30 credits in specific subjects; business master's ask for at least 12 credits in business, management or social sciences.
- Your score is 90% bachelor's grade average and 10% motivation letter plus online interview, with up to 4 bonus points for research, work experience, honours or study abroad.
- Many master's run in the evening in a blended format (on campus and online), which leaves time for part-time work.
- Apostilled degree certificate and transcripts are required.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 12 certificate and mark sheet, apostilled (bachelor's)
- Degree certificate and transcripts, apostilled (master's)
- English test certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or CEFR-level certificate), or proof of previous study in English (master's)
- Motivation letter (master's) or oral motivation assessment (business bachelor's)
- Documents proving bonus points, such as work experience letters
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | IELTS 5.5 or higher, TOEFL 75 or higher, or a CEFR B2 certificate |
| Master's | IELTS 6.0 or higher, TOEFL 85 or higher, or CEFR C1 |
| Exemption (master's) | Previously completed studies in English are accepted instead of a test |
Accommodation and living costs
KTU has dormitories on its campus in Kaunas; international students live in dormitories No. 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 10. Single rooms are about 11–12 m² and double rooms about 15–17 m². You book through the online Dormitory Reservation System after admission and pay rent each month before the 25th. Exact prices depend on the building and the room; the range below is from KTU's dormitory fees page (last updated February 2026).
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Place in a double roomDormitories 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 10 | €110–254per month | ≈ ₹11,620 – ₹26,891 |
| Single roomDormitories 2, 5 and 10 | €196–301per month | ≈ ₹20,750 – ₹31,871 |
| DepositDepends on the room | €160–330one-off | ≈ ₹16,960 – ₹34,980 |
| Bedding serviceNot included in the room price | €15per month | ≈ ₹1,590 |
| Living-cost minimum for the residence permitLegal minimum for 2026–27; Kaunas is cheaper than Vilnius | €577per month | ≈ ₹61,162 |
Campus and location
Kaunas is Lithuania's second-largest city (about 300,000 people) and a big student town. Its modernist interwar architecture was listed by UNESCO in 2023, rent is lower than in Vilnius, and Vilnius is about 1 hour 15 minutes away by train. Kaunas airport has flights to many European cities.
- The main campus around Studentų Street brings together most faculties, the dormitories and the library.
- Santaka Valley, KTU's science and technology park, hosts research centres and company labs used in student projects.
- Students have access to labs such as FabLab Kaunas, 18 teaching labs in electronics, robots from ABB and FESTO, and the DigiLab digital manufacturing lab.
- The School of Economics and Business is AACSB-accredited, and its Accounting and Auditing master's is ACCA-accredited.
- KTU has more than 300 Erasmus+ and exchange agreements, so many students spend a semester elsewhere in Europe or Asia.
- Several master's are taught in the evening with blended learning, which is useful if you plan to work part time.
Careers and graduate outcomes
KTU surveys its graduates each year. The latest published survey, of 2023/24 graduates, found almost all were in work, most of them already working during their studies. The sample is small and covers all graduates, not only international students, and past results are not a promise. Kaunas has fewer English-speaking jobs than Vilnius, so many international graduates look in both cities.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Graduates in work (2023/24 graduate survey) | About 97% | KTU graduate career survey, AY 2023/2024 (192 respondents) |
| Graduates already working during their studies | 79% | KTU graduate career survey, AY 2023/2024 |
| Found a job within 3 months of graduating (of those not already working) | 11% of all respondents | KTU graduate career survey, AY 2023/2024 |
| Graduates satisfied with their career | About 73% | KTU graduate career survey, AY 2023/2024 |
| Time graduates can stay to look for work | Up to about 15 months | Lithuanian Migration Department; Study in Lithuania |
Studying in Lithuania
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FAQs
What is the KTU deadline for September 2027?
KTU opened admissions for international students on 15 October 2026 and asks applicants to apply by 31 May 2027. Leave time for the residence permit, which can take up to two months.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS 5.5 (or TOEFL 75) for bachelor's and IELTS 6.0 (or TOEFL 85) for master's. Master's applicants who studied in English can use that instead of a test.
How much are KTU fees?
On the programme pages: €4,201 a year for technology bachelor's, €3,250 for business and economics bachelor's, €5,641 for technology master's and €4,690 for business master's.
Are the master's classes in the evening?
Many are. Courses such as AI in Computer Science, Mechatronics, International Business and Electrical Power Engineering are taught in the evening in a blended format, partly online.
Is Kaunas cheaper than Vilnius?
Generally yes. Dormitory places at KTU start at about €110 a month, and private rent and daily costs are lower than in the capital.
Does KTU offer an MBA in English?
KTU's own MBA is taught in Lithuanian. An Executive MBA is offered jointly with ISM University in Vilnius for managers with at least 3 years' experience.
Sources
- KTU admissions: international students (opens in a new tab)
- KTU: admissions for international students 2027 (opens in a new tab)
- KTU: bachelor's programmes (opens in a new tab)
- KTU: master's programmes (opens in a new tab)
- KTU: scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- KTU: dormitory fees (opens in a new tab)
- KTU: dormitories and housing (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- KTU: graduate career survey 2023/2024 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Times Higher Education: Kaunas University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
- QS: Kaunas University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
Official website: ktu.edu (opens in a new tab)
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