Overview

Doctoral studies in Informatics are for those aiming to research the fields of data analysis, signal and image analysis, merger simulation, computer intelligence, development and research of physical behaviour and general dynamic models, cryptography algorithms, system formalisation and transformation of high level specifications.

Key facts

Informatics is the field of science based on Computer Science and Computational Science. The research is carried out using mathematical models of analysed object or system, creating corresponding simulation algorithms and obtaining the results important for science and practice.
Doctoral students investigate the research fields of data analysis, signal and image analysis, simulation modelling, computational intelligence, physically-based behavior, development and analysis of general dynamic models, cryptography algorithms, systems formalization and high-level transformation of specifications, etc.
The aim of the Informatics programme at Kaunas University of Technology is to educate scientists capable to develop and creatively apply the methods of information technology for creation and analysis of the mathematical models of real world objects and systems aiming to find solutions to important scientific and practical problems.

Accreditation

Right to doctoral studies acquired in cooperation with Vytautas Magnus University. Right to doctoral studies approved by the order No. V-1009 of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania of 8 June 2011. Right to doctoral studies is awarded to Vilnius Gediminas Technical University by the order No. V-574 of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania of 17 July 2017.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Architectures of Neural Networks
Heuristic Algorithms
Data Analysis and Visualization Methods
Language Technologies and Information Retrieval
Mathematical Models in Informatics
Parallel and Distributed Calculations: Algorithms and Their Complexity Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

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Submission and registration of admission documents: October 10th

Language

English, Lithuanian

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75

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kaunas, Lithuania

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Health Informatics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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75

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme accepts OMPT as a mathematics admission test. Depending on your academic background, you may be required to take an OMPT assessment as part of the admission process.
Application indicating the science field, the topic and the form of funding (online);

Official legalised Master’s diploma with the diploma supplement or a higher education degree equivalents and academic transcripts (translated into English or Lithuanian and notary verified) and the certificate of recognition if higher education qualification acquired abroad;

Curriculum Vitae;

Recommendations by two researchers of the relevant science field;

A research proposal on the selected topic;

A copy of a valid personal document: a passport (for citizens of all countries) or an ID card (only for citizens of the European Union);

A copy of the receipt of the application fee payment (55 EUR for EU citizens, and 132 EUR for non-EU citizens);

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Living costs

Kaunas

Lithuania

428 - 740 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.