Why @KTU?

KTU is the leader in Lithuania in providing computer science studies, and the bachelor’s study programmes in this field are constantly in the list of the most popular ones among the prospective students.

Bachelor’s in Informatics studies focus on technologies of programming, the internet and three-dimensional graphics. Cloud computing, contemporary fixed, mobile or wireless access networks are among the technologies studied in the course. The graduates of this programme master the skills of managing real-world information models and processes of computerised application areas, and gain the competences for the independent establishment of online IT and multimedia services. This places them among the most sought-after employees in the job market.

In 2020, KTU BSc Informatics study programme was awarded Investor’s Spotlight quality label, established by Investor’s Forum together with the agency Invest Lithuania. Investor’s Spotlight is awarded to those study programmes which best meet the expectations of the business.

• Kaunas is called Baltic IT hub: Devbridge Group, NFQ Technologies, Barclays, Bentley systems, Intermedix, Teltonika, Virtustream all have their branches for IT services development here

• Opportunity to obtain certificates of Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA™) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA™) while studying

What will you study?

• Real-world modelling: modelling of movement and deformations, particle systems

• Artificial intellect: information structure, knowledge representation, neural networks

• Programming for cloud computing: networks, protocols, the internet, parallel algorithms, programming of services

• Game programming: game physics, design of intellectual game agents, programming of graphics and sound

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.

Campus life

The main KTU Campus is within walking distance from the city centre. In the campus, university sports halls and courts, dormitories, shops and recreational areas are all nearby. KTU boasts the active student community, with 6 art societies and over 20 students’ organisations. Our students can choose from 100 weekly sports classes, and join one of 20 sports teams. All of this is free of charge.

Over 40 thousand students study in Kaunas, and of these, around 10% are international students. Lush parks, lively squares, cosy cafes and buzzing cultural life make Kaunas attractive not only as a travel destination but also as a place to live. In 2022, Kaunas will become a European Capital of Culture.

Study Informatics at KTU: Apply directly via this link