MScElectrical Power Engineering
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
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| Type | Master's degree, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc (Master of Engineering Sciences) |
| Course code | 6211EX010 |
| Tuition fee | €5,266 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 electrical and electronics engineering with a good average grade (min. CGPA>60%), • motivation (skype interview), • proficiency in English: IELTS ≥6.0, TOEFL ≥85, CEFR ≥C1, GRE, PTE, or equivalent. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / 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
Acquired competences and knowledge enables the Masters of the programme to establish new companies providing electrical power services, implement strategic energy projects, perform research, design, production technological work at supply, management, planning and strategic departments of the companies of electrical engineering and other industrial areas, design new energy facilities at design organisations, scientific research institutes and laboratories.
The Master + model offers either to masterpiece in the chosen discipline by choosing the Field Expert track or to strengthen the interdisciplinary skills by choosing the Interdisciplinary Expert track emphasising managerial skills or a choice of a different competence to compliment the chosen discipline and achieve a competitive advantage in one’s career.
Values
Strong area of research:
- Strong engagement in research in the fields of sustainable environment of ergonomic systems, micro-networks and intelligent electrical power systems, energy transducers, etc.
Close collaboration with industrial partners:
- Outstanding links with local electrical power industry (Litgrid, Lietuvos energija, ESO) for cooperative placement, collaborative research and employment.
Master+:
- Master+ model offers either to masterpiece in the specialization or to strengthen managerial/interdisciplinary skills by choosing individual set of competencies required for career.
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
System management
Control and management of energy balance
Assurance of system’s stability
Evaluation and assurance of system’s reliability
Design of energy facilities and equipment
Design of electrical power transfer and distribution equipment
Design of relay protection and automation equipment
Design of solar, wind, hydro and other kinds of power plants
Installation and maintenance of equipment
Installation, adjustment and commissioning of relay protection, automation and management systems
Maintenance of equipment for relay protection, automation and management systems
Installation and supervision of information collection and management systems
Design, installation and operation of energy converters
Design, installation and maintenance of solar power plants and wind turbines
Design of lighting equipment
Installation and operation of energy converters
Career opportunities
Student’s competences:
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative principles of operating modes, organization and management of energy systems;
- Analysis of new and sustainable principles of electricity generation, transmission and distribution technologies and assessment of the possibilities of their use;
- Identification and assessment of energy problems, provision of solutions;
- Design and management of energy systems, efficient use of renewable energy sources for generation, transmission and use of electricity and thermal energy.
Student’s skills:
- Able to plan and manage energy economy of distribution networks and companies, design and operate electricity and thermal energy supply systems and solve financial tasks;
- Able to make engineering decisions assessed in terms of ethics, social norms, environmental protection and safety;
- Able to manage various technological processes and technical systems of energy system.
You may become:
- Electrical engineering specialist;
- Electronical engineering specialist;
- Electrical engineering specialist;
- Engineering specialist;
- Electrical mechanic and electrician;
- Power plant operator.
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