BScFashion Engineering
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
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| Type | Bachelor's degree, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (240 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BSc (Bachelor of Technological Sciences) |
| Course code | 6121FX001 |
| Tuition fee | €3,836 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 | High school / secondary education (or higher) • a senior high school diploma 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 that 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 in before arriving in Lithuania for more than 6 months. We recommend taking Police Clearance Certificate not earlier than 1 month before departure. |
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| 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. |
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| Other requirements | Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Maximum gap after high / secondary school or later studies cannot be more than 3 years. |
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Overview
Fashion Engineering is the best choice for those who are interested in fashion and seeking technical perfection. The fashion industry needs creative and promising young specialists who are able to create, design, and implement new ideas of textile and clothing design. The graduates of this programme can easily adapt to the challenges of the global fashion market and requirements of the modern companies, as well as establish their own business.
Values
Harmony of design and technologies:
- Nowadays, fashion and textile industry is in particular need of specialists who are able to combine deep knowledge of technologies and innovations with design basics.
Engineering knowledge and creativity:
- This study programme develops critical thinking and creative solutions, related to the issues of materials and product creation, production and its realisation, as well as the ability to follow and respond to the market changes and adapt to the changing fashion industry and professional environment.
Internship and studies abroad:
- During the studies, students will be encouraged to do an internship in the best enterprises and select a promising career path. Student exchange programmes provide an opportunity to develop knowledge of speciality and skills of a foreign language, as well as acquire international practical experience.
Cooperation and joint student projects:
- The programme is studied by active and advanced students who are engaged in the activity of creative workshops, event organisation, participate in the scientific and practical conferences, seminars, and public fashion events.
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.
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+.
Career opportunities
High demand for the specialists in the labour market
More than 90% of graduates are employed in the field of study and they begin their professional activity during the study period. There is a lack of specialists in the field of fashion industry not only in Lithuania, but in the entire Europe.
You may become
Product (and Clothing) Designer:
- Development of design concepts for clothing and textiles according to the product’s characteristics and purpose;
- Combining of aesthetic aspects and technical, functional, ecological and production requirements;
- Discussion of design concepts, selection of functional and aesthetic materials, production methods and decoration, precise definition and recommendations for production.
Technology and Production Engineer:
- Quality control in products and processes; consultations on new production methods, ways and equipment;
- Optimisation and coordination of technological processes, supervision, assessment of costs of technological operations;
- Improvement and control of compliance with requirements of quality and environmental management systems in the production process.
Product Development Specialist:
- Monitoring and analysis of market and market needs;
- Product development, monitoring of cooperation activities;
- Organisation of negotiations regarding purchased / sold goods, prices of services, organisation and development of orders.
Production Manager:
- Supervision of equipment acquisition and installation, coordination of implementation of health and safety requirements, management;
- Preparation and control of production performance data, commercial offers and reports, preparation and management of budget;
- Detailed planning of activities, supervision of employee recruitment, training and activities.
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