Study location	Lithuania, Kaunas
Type	Bachelor's degree, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Bachelor of Technological Sciences)
Course code	6121FX006

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 %), • maximum 3 years after high school graduation is eligible, • minimum average grade (CGPA) > 60 % in each entry subject: final exams of Mathematics and Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Information Technologies or Geography. 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 Kaunas University of Technology Studentu st. 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), 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	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/..ustrial-biotechnology

Overview

A junction between two different worlds of nature and technology, where unexpected solutions are found and innovative bioproducts are created – this is what hides behind the BSc in Industrial Biotechnology at KTU.

Biotechnology is one of the most rapidly growing field in both industry and research. That is why graduates of this program will continue to be busy for a very long time.

For those who have chosen this study program, creative and analytical years await: you will be solving biotechnological problems, designing technological equipment, creating and developing new products. While designing high quality biotechnological products, you will be combining skills and knowledge of bioprocesses, engineering, and living cells.

Values

A junction between engineering and biology sciences:

• The student acquires knowledge of the small-scale biotechnological processes and the realisation of these processes at the industrial level. After the completion of the bachelor studies, the student will have knowledge of innovative technologies applied in the industries of biochemicals, biofuel, biosolvents, and biopolymers.

The studies provide the main knowledge that is necessary for the work of a biotechnologist:

• The programme is oriented to the analysis and application of engineering technologies and biotechnology methods used in the industry;

• The studies will provide knowledge in the field of engineering and biotechnology (cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetic technology, polymers, enzymology) and understanding of the application of technologies in bioindustry.

Application of theoretical knowledge in the practice:

• The studies allow the graduates to acquire such skills as cultivation of cells of various organisms, performance of practical chemical, microbiological and biotechnology (biotechnological) experiments, use of biotechnology (biotechnological) equipment, solution (solve) of practical biotechnology problems, design of production technologies, application of modern technologies in the fields of biotechnology industry.

Extensive career opportunities:

• After their studies, the graduates can work in various biotechnology, biochemistry educational establishments, agricultural, pharmaceutical, bioenergy, and food industry companies;

The studies provide an opportunity to study abroad:

• Student exchange programmes provide opportunities for studies and apprenticeships in foreign countries.

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

Mathematics and Life Sciences
Mathematics, Physics, Theory of Probability and Statistics
Inorganic, Organic, Physical Chemistry

Engineering and Process Engineering Sciences
Informatics Technologies, Computer Drawing
Engineering Mechanics
Process Engineering,
Human Safety and Toxicology

Biotechnology and Biosciences
Biochemistry, Biotechnologies
Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biology
Polymer Chemistry and Technology
Genetic Engineering

Instrumental and Chemical Analysis
Instrumental Analysis
Surface and Colloid Chemistry

Biomodelling, Optimization and Digitilization of Biotechnological Processes
Bioinformatics
Enzymology
Production Technologies of Biotechnological Products
Modelling, Optimization and Control of Biotechnological Processes
Biotechnology Process Design, Equipment and Technology

Bioproduction and Industrial Application of Biotechnological Products
Biopolymers
Bioprocess Engineering
Bioproducts

Social Sciences
Electives of Entrepreneurship Education and Economics

Career opportunities

Your knowledge and practical skills will allow you to:

• Solve engineering and biotechnological problems;
• Work with biotechnological equipment used in the production of bioproducts;
• Analyze biological systems and explain the production of bioproducts;
• Understand the biosynthesis stages of biosynthesis;
• Choose biotechnological equipment, analytical and modelling methods;
• Plan the production of bioproducts from biological systems.

You may become:

• Physical science and engineering specialist;
• Biologist;
• Chemical engineering specialist;
• Life science technician;
• Technology and production engineering specialist.