Kaunas University of Technology
Master in Industrial Biotechnology
Kaunas, Lithuania
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jun 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 5,538 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* partial tuition fee waivers -up to 50%- are available for all the students, depending on their chosen study programme and their admission score. For more information, please contact the University
Key Summary
With the increasing need for “green” industrial processes that would be both cost-efficient and sustainable, the contemporary world relies on industrial biotechnology experts more than ever. KTU’s master study programme in Industrial Biotechnology focuses on new research areas, which are bridging the competencies’ gap between different science and industry fields: production of bioproducts, synthesis of biologically active compounds, enzyme technology, bioprocess engineering, environmental biotechnology, renewable technology.
KTU MSc Industrial Biotechnology study programme equips its graduates with the skills to develop, produce, and analyse chemical compounds, materials, and fuel by applying innovative biotechnology methods. During your studies, you will gain competencies to model, optimise, and manage bio-processes and will be able to use your skills and knowledge in industrial biotechnology to produce biofuel, chemical substances or consumer goods of high-added value.
KTU industrial biotechnology graduates are praised by employers for their acquired technological knowledge, understanding of contemporary research equipment, and excellent planning and management skills.
- You will acquire education for working in the most rapidly growing global industry sector
- The study programme contains fully completed and continuously enhanced technical infrastructure for laboratory research
- These studies have been designed to combine fundamental and practical knowledge
Awards: MSc (Master of Technological Sciences)
Credits: 120 ECTS
Student’s competences:
- Application of knowledge in formulation and solving of engineering and biotechnical problems;
- Selection of biotechnological equipment, analytical and modelling techniques understanding of biosynthesis stages of bio products;
- Knowledge and characterisation of biological system in production of bio products.
Student’s skills:
- Able to perform analytical analysis of various technological processes, plan and conduct experimental research, analyse and assess experiment’s results;
- Able to select suitable technological parameters, apply computer modelling in biotechnological processes;
- Able to work with biotechnological equipment and devices used in production of bio products;
- Able to apply assessment instruments for financial efficiency of technological development projects;
- Able to summarise achievement and innovations of industrial biotechnology.
Funding opportunities
All international students automatically become candidates to receive the Scholarship for International Students, which is assigned for first-year Bachelor or Master students with strong academic records and motivation.
The residents of European Union countries and the global citizens of Lithuanian origin can apply for state-funded study places. This means that all the applicants, who fall into one of the aforementioned categories, will participate in the general admission’s competition for state-funded study places and get the chance to study free of charge, depending on their admission score.
All international students automatically become candidates to receive the Scholarship for International Students, which is assigned for first-year Bachelor or Master students with strong academic records and motivation.
The residents of European Union countries and the global citizens of Lithuanian origin can apply for state-funded study places. This means that all the applicants, who fall into one of the aforementioned categories, will participate in the general admission’s competition for state-funded study places and get the chance to study free of charge, depending on their admission score.
Extensive career opportunities
Having general basics and knowledge in the field of biotechnology and practical skills, masters will be able to conduct research and work in various research and production companies acting in the fields of biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, and other related technologies. Interests of employers are ranging from a qualified narrow-profile biotechnologist in a large industrial company to a wide-profile biotechnologist in medium and small-scale business structure. Career possibilities from senior laboratory assistant to production (company) director.