Kaunas University of Technology
PhD in Energetics and Power 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
Doctoral studies of this scientific field are provided in priority research topics:
- Sustainable energy – the effective usage of fossil fuel and primary renewable energy sources in the energy generation systems and technologies, reduction of environmental impact;
- Fundamental and applied research of transfer processes in thermal technologies;
- The simulation and investigation of the smart grid technologies and regimes of the sustainable electric power systems.
Prepared dissertations reflect the peculiarities of the areas of Thermal energetics, Nuclear energetics and Electrical energetics.
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
- Power Systems Reliability Models
- Sustainable Energy and Environment
- Thermodynamics
Alternative modules
- Combine Transfer Processes in Fluid Flows
- Dynamics and Stability of Power Systems
- Simulation of Accidental Thermal-Hydraulic Processes
Elective modules
- Electromagnetic Processses in Electrical power Systems
- Power System Planning and Control
- Thermal Hydromechanics of Single-Phase Flow
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
The aim of the programme is to prepare the highly qualified scientists of energetics and power engineering for industry and education institutions.
Doctor of Science
This program is delivered in both English and Lithuanian.