MScStructural and Building Products Engineering
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
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| Type | Master's degree, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 1.5 years (90 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc (Master of Engineering Sciences) |
| Course code | 6211EX008 |
| Tuition fee | €5,538 per year *KTU offers partial tuition fee waivers for the candidates with outstanding results |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time Payable within 2 weeks from the application submission by transferring it to the KTU bank account. Non-refundable. Bank details will be provided during application. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) • a university Bachelor’s degree(min. length – 180 ECTS) in civil engineering with a good average grade (min. CGPA>60%), The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian / Russian. The documents must be legalised (Apostille)by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued. This requirement does not apply for the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. The accepted student must bring all notary verified documents which were submitted during the application as well as their originals upon arrival or send before: International Studies Office You will also need Police Clearance Certificate (non-criminal record) from all countries you have lived before arriving to Lithuania for more than 6 months. We recommend to take Police Clearance Certificate not earlier than 1 month before departure. |
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| Language requirements | English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), PTE, or another equivalent standardised admission test. If your previous studies have been fully in English and it is marked on your degree certificate or transcript, or noted in a confirmation from the school which confirms that your studies have been fully in English language, additional English test may not be required. If an applicant does not have any official test, online examination may be organised by KTU. |
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Overview
What materials will we use to build the houses of the future? The construction industry is resource-intensive, so pre-fabricated building elements are becoming increasingly popular. Instead of traditional steel and reinforced concrete, we are increasingly discussing composite and organic materials, including engineered wood. Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology allows for modeling future structures down to the smallest construction elements, leading to the growing export of advanced products manufactured by Lithuanian construction companies.
In 2023, we updated our study program. It is designed to prepare highly qualified engineers capable of applying advanced digital tools for creating structures and products and their analysis.
During the program’s first semester, you will learn about advanced reinforced concrete and steel structures, innovations in construction product manufacturing technologies, methods for testing construction products and structures, and become more familiar with the finite element method.
In the second part of the program, you will learn more about new composite materials and wood properties and how to ensure the reliability of structural constructions. You will also learn how to strengthen existing structures, learn about the life cycle and durability, and deepen your knowledge in waste management and secondary raw materials recycling technologies, modular construction, regenerative design, and data science for smart buildings.
In addition, you will pay attention to innovation and scientific research, which you can develop together with partners from business companies and faculty scientists.
- Studies are usually conducted in the evenings, but some academic activities occur during the daytime.
Values
Scientist skills:
- During the studies, it is ensured that the graduates will acquire strong methodological and scientific research and digital competencies in the study process and by participating in scientific conferences and preparing scientific publications.
The newest IT solutions:
- The program emphasizes the application of building information modeling and strengthens analytical and modeling competencies by deepening software usage skills. Software used: SCIA, IDEA Statica, Revit, Sensoneo, Python, Graphical Scripting, OneClickLCA, etc.
Soft skills:
- Students are trained in teamwork, working in groups, interculturality, internationality, and negotiation skills.
Place for good ideas:
- The study program is creative and based on expert activities. Therefore, students’ atypical, progressive thinking is encouraged here, allowing this field to grow and become more and more efficient.
Almost a guaranteed career:
- The demand for such engineers is huge, so the students of this KTU study program get a job even during their studies. Studies show that 96 to 100 percent of graduates get a job in their specialty after their studies. We cooperate with international companies “Peikko Lietuva”, INHUS Engineering, Staticus, Ecodomus, YIT Lietuva and etc.
Discover Europe with Erasmus+:
- Choose from a variety of European cities for your Erasmus+ studies. Experience diverse cultures, languages, and academic environments while gaining invaluable international experience. Seize the opportunity to broaden your horizons and make unforgettable memories with Erasmus+.
Programme structure
Solving of scientific experimental and analytical tasks of civil engineering
Research methods for construction products and structures
Finite element method of civil engineering
Research methodology
Experiment
Design of complex structures
Advanced reinforced concrete structures
Design of metal structures
Design of timber structures
Vibrations of structures
Design of composite structures
Advanced building materials and innovative product technologies
Manufacturing innovation in building products technology
Production process management in the BIM environment
Complex and composite products technology
Advanced concrete technologies
Testing of building and civil engineering structures
Durability and life cycle of the structure
Research of reliability and strengthening of building structures
Career opportunities
What will you gain?
- You will be able to create spatial mathematical models of structures and engineering systems;
- Offer accurate and competitive civil engineer design suggestions;
- Evaluate and forecast the condition and behavior of buildings, building materials, and structures;
- Successfully communicate and cooperate with specialists and business representatives in other fields on the issues of quality of engineering activities;
- Solve practical tasks in the field of civil engineering by applying theoretical models and research methods.
You may become:
- Construction researcher;
- Supervisor of construction works;
- Expert of construction works;
- Manager of construction works.
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