Study location	Lithuania, Kaunas
Type	Bachelor's degree, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Bachelor of Computing)
Course code	6121BX010

Tuition fee	€3,836 per year *KTU offers partial tuition fee waivers for the candidates with outstanding results
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

High school / secondary education (or higher) • a senior high school diploma with a good average grade (min. CGPA >60 % (legalised by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, translated into English and notary verified), • maximum 3 years after high school graduation is eligible, • minimum average grade (CGPA) > 60 % in each entry subject: final exams of Information Technologies or Physics or Biology or Chemistry or Geography. • entry exam of Mathematics (online). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Russian / Lithuanian. 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 Kaunas University of Technology Studentu 50 LT-51368 Kaunas Lithuania 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. NOTE: Certificates must be apostalized or double legalized.

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: IELTS ≥5.5, TOEFL ≥75, CEFR ≥B2, IESOL B2, 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 confirmation from the school which confirms that your studies have been fully in the English language, an additional English test may not be required. If an applicant does not have any official test, an online examination may be organized by KTU.

Other requirements	Entrance Mathematics test will be organised online via Skype. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Maximum gap after high / secondary school or later studies cannot be more than 3 years.

More information	admissions.ktu.edu/programme/b-informatics

Overview

KTU is the leader in Lithuania in providing computer science studies, and the bachelor’s study programmes in this field are constantly in the list of the most popular ones among the prospective students.

Bachelor’s in Informatics studies focus on technologies of programming, the internet and three-dimensional graphics. Cloud computing, contemporary fixed, mobile or wireless access networks are among the technologies studied in the course. The graduates of this programme master the skills of managing real-world information models and processes of computerised application areas, and gain the competences for the independent establishment of online IT and multimedia services. This places them among the most sought-after employees in the job market.

In 2020, KTU BSc Informatics study programme was awarded Investor’s Spotlight quality label, established by Investor’s Forum together with the agency Invest Lithuania. Investor’s Spotlight is awarded to those study programmes which best meet the expectations of the business.

• Kaunas is called Baltic IT hub: Devbridge Group, NFQ Technologies, Barclays, Bentley systems, Intermedix, Teltonika, Virtustream all have their branches for IT services development here

Values

Baltic IT hub:

• Lithuania and Kaunas are called Baltic IT hub. Devbridge Group, NFQ Technologies, Barclays, Bentley systems, Intermedix, Teltonika, Virtustream, etc. have their branches for IT services development in Kaunas.

The best evaluated graduates:

• The graduates from BSc programme of Informatics are evaluated the best by the employers in Lithuania (Reitingai, 2021).

CCNA and MCSA certificates:

• Opportunity to obtain certificates of Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA™) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA™) along with studies.

Product and service development:

• Are you interested in creating real products and services while studying? It is now possible to test yourself by getting involved in a product development project (PDP). During the project, you will work in teams, collaborating with KTU researchers and social partners. While solving current, relevant problems you will improve your teamwork, project management, and problem-solving skills, deepen professional knowledge and expand your career opportunities.

Recognition of professionals:

• Information Systems study programme was awarded the Investors’ Spotlight quality label by the Investors’ Forum association and the Foreign Direct Investment Development Agency Invest Lithuania. The programme has been recognised for its excellent relevance to market needs and professionally developed study content.

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• 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

Analysis and design of IT systems
Fundamentals of information systems
Introduction to artificial intelligence
Optimisation methods
System simulation

Administration of servers, IT systems, design and development of its infrastructure
Computer networks and the internet technologies
Development and installation of network services
Computer network and the internet security
Scripting languages

Development of network, cloud computing services, distributed and mobile online systems
Concurrent programming
Programming in cloud computing
Development and installation of network services
Mobile internet systems
Interactive WEB technologies

Multimedia services and game programming
Concurrent programming
Elements of multimedia development
Design elements in computer graphics
Physically based animation
Introduction to artificial intelligence

Career opportunities

Knowledge and skills acquired during studies will allow:

• Implement modern and artificial intelligence-based simulation models of the behavior of physical-engineering systems;
• Design, install and service cloud computing platforms;
• Design and develop network, multimedia services, mobile or wireless Internet systems using the principles of artificial intellect and IT security;
• Design and develop computer games and their engines, intelligent game agents.

You may become:

• IT infrastructure maintenance specialist;
• Designer and developer of IT infrastructure;
• Developer of applications, IT services;
• IT systems analyst;
• Computer game developer;
• Web and multimedia developer.