Kaunas University of Technology

Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) was founded in 1922 in Kaunas, Lithuania’s second-largest and culturally rich city. Recognized as one of the top technical universities in Lithuania and the Baltic region, KTU offers 60 bachelor’s, 71 master’s, and 17 PhD programs—61 of which are taught entirely in English. The university hosts 10,494 students, including 7,620 undergraduate, 2,502 master’s, 335 PhD, and 557 international students, creating a diverse and global academic community.

KTU’s academic strength lies in its faculty of over 1,000 professors, researchers, and industry experts. The university has established over 500 cooperation agreements with global organizations and companies, including NATO, Bloomberg, BASF, Samsung, Hitachi, and ThermoFisher Scientific. These partnerships provide students with opportunities for internships, research projects, and hands-on learning experiences. KTU also participates in numerous exchange programs like Erasmus+, offering students a chance to study abroad across Europe.

Beyond academics, KTU promotes a dynamic and engaging student life with more than 40 active student clubs covering interests from astronomy and literature to investment, journalism, music, dance, and photography. The university also boasts 12 sports centers and 20 competitive sports teams. Ranked in the top 4% of universities worldwide according to QS World Rankings (2016/2017), KTU is an excellent choice for students seeking high-quality technical education in Europe. Additionally, degrees from KTU are officially recognized by Turkey’s Council of Higher Education (YÖK), making it an ideal option for Turkish students.