PhD in Mechanical Engineering Kaunas University of Technology

Joint doctoral studies with Vytautas Magnus University (coordinating institution: Kaunas University of Technology)

Mechanical engineers create physical systems and devices that define modern society. Doctoral studies in Mechanical Engineering enable the cultivation of engineering skills through project-based learning, which leads to the attainment of technical acumen, creative capacity, and real-world experience in order to make a difference in the areas that matter the most. The program offers a balanced curriculum and students are fostered to become the inventors and innovators of tomorrow. Admission to the program requires a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another closely related field of engineering or applied sciences.

The objective of Mechanical Engineering doctoral studies is to prepare future leaders in mechanical engineering capable of practical design and creative application of computational methods for the development and research of mathematical models of real-world objects and systems.

Study program modules

Main modules

• Mechatronics
• Numerical Methods in Engineering
• Vibrations and Dynamic of Mechanical Systems

Alternative modules

• Biomechanics
• Design and Analysis of Microsystems
• Experimental Mechanics
• Technical Diagnostics of Mechanical Systems
• Theory of Agricultural Machinery
• Tribology

Elective modules

• Experiment Planning Theory
• Particles Ballistics in Agricultural Technologies
• Reliability of Mechanical System
• Surface and Coatings Engineering

Core skills modules

• Academic and Technical Research Writing
• Design Thinking in Research
• Digital Support and Tools for Research Writing and Publication
• Research Data Management
• Research Ethics
• Research Project grant Management
• Science Communication for the Public
• Systematic Literature Review