Kaunas University of Technology
PhD in Civil Engineering
Kaunas, Lithuania
PhD
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
The doctoral programme corresponds to the main fields of research: increase of the energy efficiency of buildings, designing and researches of building’s constructions, development and research of new building materials, construction technology and management.
All necessary equipment and facilities for research are present in the departments. Most PhD students are accepted for part-time work in the departments or institutes during the period of their doctoral studies. During the study period, PhD students gain practical experience of research, processing and future application of their results. PhD students have an opportunity to communicate with representatives of the manufactures; consequently, they get comprehensive practical information about materials and products.
Students admitted to state-funded places of doctoral studies receive a monthy scholarship. PhD students may receive additional funding for their scientific activies, excellent results of studies and scientific research or for participation in the international scientific conferences, seminars, and science competitions.
Study program modules
Main modules
- Energy Efficiency of Buildings
- Methods of investigation and analysis of construction materials
- Non-destructive Methods of Testing Building Structures
- Statistical Techniques for Civil Engineering Research
- Sustainability Assessment of Buildings and Construction
Alternative modules:
- Structure and Properties of Concrete
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
Doctor of Science
This program is delivered in both English and Lithuanian.