The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers study programs in the fields of mathematics, physics, materials science as well as interdisciplinary studies, which ensure training of top-level professionals for industry and higher education market. The Faculty focuses on synergic education of competencies, offering unique in Lithuania bi-disciplinary studies in English.
Students get the opportunity to improve their skills in state-of-the art laboratories and to learn from the best teachers from Lithuania and abroad.
The convergence of fundamental physical sciences, innovative engineering methodologies, and artificial intelligence transcends mere buzzwords. Throughout your studies, you’ll delve into the practical application of artificial intelligence to tackle diverse engineering challenges—ranging from agricultural issues to industrial production and extending to cutting-edge high technologies and fundamental research. The world’s spotlight is firmly fixed on areas like micro- and nano-electronics, nanotechnology, industrial biotechnology, advanced materials, photonics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Don’t get swept away by the wave of technology, but learn to ride it!
Head of Study Programme
Benas Gabrielis Urbonavičius
e-mail: benas.urbonavicius@ktu.lt
The Materials Physics and Nanotechnology programme is designed for students who have an interest in and an aptitude for both technological sciences and physics. This is a unique bi-disciplinary undergraduate study programme in English. The programme provides students with a fundamental knowledge of physics, an understanding of technologies, technological design, together with problem-solving skills, and is aimed to address the needs of students seeking innovative careers in today’s world dominated by technologies.
Head of Study Programme
Benas Gabrielis Urbonavičius
e-mail: benas.urbonavicius@ktu.lt
The curriculum of this study programme focuses on various applications of mathematics, creativity promotion; the students of the Applied Mathematics can expect enhanced training in computer science field and high quality of studies. By using the theory of mathematics, calculation algorithms, modelling methods, and computers, the students of Applied Mathematics solve the practical tasks of economics, computer science, engineering, medicine, insurance, business, and other fields.
Head of Study Programme
Tomas Ruzgas
e-mail: tomas.ruzgas@ktu.lt
The first in Lithuania. This program has earned this title due to its goal of combining the fields of data science and data engineering into one, first-cycle studies. Two areas merge here: applied mathematics dominates, but the information system is not far behind. By combining these two strands in your knowledge arsenal, you can become a unique profile professional, ready to work in interdisciplinary teams, develop models, and address information systems challenges with knowledge from data science.
Head of Study Programme
Tomas Ruzgas
e-mail: tomas.ruzgas@ktu.lt
The study programme‘s curriculum focuses on business big data, synergy in development of mathematical and computer science skills and competencies, development of mathematical models for business development decisions. Graduates are able to analyse the business big data, to identify business problems, to optimise business processes, to apply acquired knowledge and to create mathematical models and algorithms for business decisions and business insights development.
Head of Study Programme
Tomas Ruzgas
e-mail: tomas.ruzgas@ktu.lt
The programme mainly consists of the studies of individual, environmental and substance exposure to radiation, focusing on the use of radiation for treatment and diagnosis of oncological diseases, and protection of individual and environment from unreasonable radiation. Knowledge, skills and competences are regulated by EC directive 2013/59/EURATOM; therefore, the graduates have unique prospects for international internships, training and career.
Head of Study Programme
Benas Gabrielis Urbonavičius
e-mail: benas.urbonavicius@ktu.lt
Materials Physics study programme reveals the harmony of fundamental physics and materials science. During the studies analysis of the structure of the materials and methods of optimizing their properties emphasized. Much attention is paid to the students’ practical skills of using the most innovative scientific and classical measurement equipment, to analyze the obtained experimental results. The knowledge and skills of the graduates covers a wide spectrum – from fundamental physics knowledge to project management competencies. This study program is a great start of the career of a high-tech expert and / or researcher.
Head of Study Programme
Benas Gabrielis Urbonavičius
e-mail: benas.urbonavicius@ktu.lt
The aim of Applied Mathematics Master’s degree study programme is to prepare broadly educated creative mathematics specialists who have relevant knowledge of mathematics and its application and would be able to study, model and responsibly apply knowledge independently in new situations and would be able to be competent partners in joint projects with the specialists of other fields.
Head of Study Programme
Tomas Ruzgas
e-mail: tomas.ruzgas@ktu.lt
Double degree programme with the University of Bologna, Italy
Possibilities to attain European PhD (Doctor Europeus) in partnership with PCAM (Physics and Chemistry of Advanced Materials Network)
The aim of doctoral studies in Materials Engineering is to prepare the best qualified specialists – scientists, who are able to individually conduct the works of scientific research and experimental development, and contribute to solving of relevant scientific problems of material engineering.
Materials engineering doctoral studies, involve research of global level in the laboratories equipped with modern equipment, focused on creation, development and application of technologies for knowledge-intensive material production processes.
Chairman of the PhD Committee in the Field of Science
Arvaidas Galdikas
e- mail: arvaidas.galdikas@ktu.lt
Joint doctoral programme with the University of Southern Denmark (coordinating institution: Kaunas University of Technology)
Double degree programme with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
Possibilities to attain European PhD (Doctor Europeus) in partnership with PCAM (Physics and Chemistry of Advanced Materials Network)
Objective of doctoral studies in Physics is the development of highly qualified researchers in the field of physics, who are able to conduct scientific research for solution of critical problems.
This joint doctoral programme provides doctoral students with competences and knowledge in the areas of condensed matter, interaction of radiation and matter, optical spectroscopy; the programme offers a wide range of topics and general experimental and theoretical research in the areas of meso, micro and nano structures, photonic structures, including their formation, analysis and application in plasmonics, bio sensors and alternative energy. Research involves the use of new functional materials, modern technologies (electron-beam lithography, reactive plasma etching, and holographic lithography) and progressive research methods (spectroscopic ellipsometry, Raman scattering, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, ultra-rapid process spectroscopy, etc.).
Chairman of the PhD Committee in the Field of Science
Sigitas Tamulevičius
e-mail: sigitas.tamulevicius@ktu.lt
KTU FMNS has cooperation agreements with more than 60 higher education institutions. Memorandums of Understanding, Student and staff exchange and “Erasmus+” inter-institutional agreements allow the University to develop strategic partnerships with foreign institutions in studies and research, and for our staff and students to go for academic exchange. At the moment, most of our partners are from the European Union countries but the cooperation map is quickly expanding.
Spend 1-2 semesters at a higher education institution abroad with the assistance from Erasmus+ or mobility scholarship.
Complete the mandatory, additional or postgraduate internship abroad and gain invaluable international experience.
Learn about other possibilities abroad you have as KTU student!
ECIU University: challenge-based learning and innovation
ECIU University is European university where learners and researchers cooperate with cities and businesses to solve real-life challenges. The ECIU University will create a new university that is driven by demands of society, citizens and industry which enables us to work together across the borders of Europe and come up with solutions for the sustainable development goals.
The innovative university model was launched in November 2019 by the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU).
ECIU University is united of 12 members – strong European universities that provide students with the most advanced learning opportunities.
I’ve finished my Erasmus + Traineeship at Polytechnical Institute of Braganca (IPB) in Portugal. Braganca is a small and cozy town in northern Portugal. During the internship time, I gained useful skills and knowledge, participated in conferences with articles, met interesting people, and had a great experience.
Kantayeva Gauhar
Coordinator of International Relations
Eglė Flaksytė
e. mail: egle.flaksyte@ktu.lt
What should I be interested in so I could enjoy the Material physics and nanotechnology program?
You should want to understand materials comprehensively and be interested in physics and chemistry. In this study program, students with mathematical-analytical thinking also realize themselves better.
Can I enroll in Materials Physics and Nanotechnology if I haven’t studied physics or chemistry in 10-12 grades (last years of high school)?
Of course! We are chosen each year by students who have not studied physics or chemistry after 10th grade. Although this knowledge will be required during the study period, the physics and chemistry modules taught during the first year are designed to level the knowledge. The university also has tutors who help with more difficult modules, and the faculty has an S.O.S program, where volunteers help lower course students to understand subjects voluntarily. Therefore, in the first year of study, after putting a little more effort into the field that you did not attend at school after 10th grade, you will be able to study successfully in higher courses.
What is the difference between Materials Physics and Nanotechnology bachelor program and Physics and Chemistry Study programs?
In order to understand the material and be able to apply it in the required field, it is necessary to examine the material both in terms of physical and chemical properties, it is necessary to know how to design the material or design its construction to withstand it, and to be able to describe processes, taking place in materials, mathematically and programming them. Thus, this degree program is interdisciplinary, combining physics, chemistry, mechanics, IT, quality control, and more. Traditional study programs in physics or chemistry are more focused on one area, physics or chemistry.
What are the career opportunities after completing the Materials Physics and Nanotechnologies bachelor program?
Graduates of Materials physics and Nanotechnologies leave KTU prepared to work in various technology and engineering fields including nanotechnology, microelectronics, biotechnology, energy, manufacturing, aerospace engineering, quality control, data analysis, and the IT sector. Interdisciplinary training provides students with a variety of professional opportunities, including careers in research, consulting, and industrial research.
How is the study program grid structured?
During the study period, you will study theoretical lessons, practicums linking theory and practical tasks, and deepen your skills by working with laboratory technological equipment during laboratory work. Teachers use innovative teaching methods during lectures, such as problem-based teaching, project-based teaching, case studies, and more.
The study program is designed in a way that you get a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, and chemistry during your first and second years of study. In the second year, you will start to study materials science through courses related to the basic properties of materials, as well as gain knowledge of engineering computer design and get acquainted with the application and selection of materials in various fields. In the third and fourth years of study, you will continue to delve into the fundamental properties of materials, the processes that take place in materials. At the end of the third year and in the fourth year, the focus will be on developing experimental and analytical skills through research, product development project, and a final undergraduate project. Students are also provided with knowledge and skills in professional communication, quality assurance, management, teamwork, idea generation, and economic literacy during their studies.
Medical physicists are a small community of professionals who work in the field of medicine and help medical staff to understand, use physical methods in medicine and protect themselves from an invisible but very powerful physical phenomenon – ionizing radiation. These are specialists who can provide clinical and scientific advice in the diagnosis of diseases and treatment of oncology patients, advise on the technical, technological, and methodological applications of radiation medicine in medical practice.
What are the career opportunities after completing the Master of Medical Physics program?
More than 90 percent. graduates of the medical physics program work in areas where they make direct use of the knowledge and experience gained during their studies. Graduates of the program work as radiation safety specialists, dosimetry specialists, start their start-up in the field of ionizing radiation and, of course, most importantly – medical physicists in medical institutions. At least one graduate of the program works in each Lithuanian radiotherapy department.
How exceptional is the Master’s Materials Physics study program?
Materials physics is a synergy of physical sciences such as chemistry, solid-state mechanics, solid-state physics, and materials science. Materials physics is considered a subset of condensed matter physics and applies the basic concepts of condensed matter to complex multiphase media, including technologically important materials. Modern materials physics focuses on nanotechnologies and their innovative applications.
Where and what will I be able to do after graduating from the Master of Materials Physics program?
The materials physics specialist has the flexible opportunities to become a technology specialist and expert, consulting manufacturing companies of various orientations, designing and developing special application materials and structures, starting with civil engineering and ending with bioengineering. The experience and knowledge gained during the studies provide opportunities to start your own business in the field of high technology or to pursue a career as a researcher while continuing your doctoral studies.
