BScMechatronics
| 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 Engineering Sciences) |
| Course code | 6121EX017 |
| 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. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post! 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: 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 | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. 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
Bachelor in Mechatronics at KTU offers a fusion of skills and knowledge in mechanics, electronics, computer science and programming. Mechatronics combines many technological fields; therefore, the KTU study programme is designed in such a way that it not only focuses on mechanical and electronic parts of the mechanisms but also includes software management skills. Professionals in this field are said to be very versatile; they contribute greatly to the ongoing 4th Industrial Revolution, reducing the need for human manual labour, which is being replaced by robotic and automated devices.
Graduates of the BSc Mechatronics study programme have exceptionally wide career opportunities in the global market: they work in such high-tech sectors as aerospace, biomedicine, they design and manufacture transport and production automation equipment.
After completing this study programme, you will have knowledge of mechanics, control engineering and information technology, you will be able to use this knowledge and skills to develop and implement complex technical systems. Who could be more valuable than a professional possessing such interdisciplinary knowledge?
• KTU is a pioneer of the studies in mechatronics in Lithuania and has a long-standing experience in the field
• Open access to a wide range of state-of-the-art educational and research facilities
• Hands-on experience in mechatronics and robotics
Top reasons to study at KTU:
1. KTU has the long-standing experience in this field and offers open access to the most advanced mechatronics laboratories in Lithuania, where the students gain practical skills in mechanical, control and computer engineering.
2. The program provides a broad technical background, which is highly advantageous when opting for further graduate studies in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, control technologies or other related fields.
3. KTU offers a platform for students to participate in ambitious engineering projects aimed at research and development of various innovative technical solutions, for example to grow a plant on the Moon by 2018.
Programme structure
Understanding of structural materials and elements
Materials engineering
Machine elements
Theory of mechanisms and machines
Computer-aided design
Design and analysis of structures
Mechanics of materials
Strength of structural elements
Manufacturing engineering
Measurements
Management and programming of mechatronic systems
Automatic control fundamentals
Applied electrical engineering
Electrical and electronic circuits
Microprocessor technique and signals theory
Design, analysis and maintenance of mechatronic systems
Fundamentals of mechatronics
Robotised manufacturing systems
Intelligent mechatronic systems
Mechatronic systems design
Career opportunities
Internship is a part of the study programme and may be performed either in Lithuania or abroad with the support of Erasmus+ scholarships.
Graduates’ internships are available as well.
KTU Career and Development Centre provides career counselling and organises the biggest in the Baltics ‘Career Fair’.
“Graduate of mechatronics has brought to the company knowledge of mechanics, automation and management. These are the basic things in our company’s activities, providing services and consultations to other industrial companies.” – UAB “Labas” ir Ko, Director Rūtavilis Gasiūnas.
“The knowledge, acquired during my studies at KTU, helped my successful professional activities and career. Mechatronics is the area, which provides wide opportunities both for a career and for a constant improvement.” – Chief Research Engineer at the corporation “Seagate Technology LLC” (Minneapolis, USA), Dr. Antanas Daugėla.
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