Contact person for PhD studies Vita Jušienė email: vita.jusiene@ku.lt
Contact person for PhD studies Vita Jušienė email: vita.jusiene@ku.lt
Doctoral studies are third-cycle studies, the main purpose of which is to prepare scientists who shall be able to independently conduct research and R&D activities as well as to solve scientific problems. A person who has completed doctoral studies and obtained a doctorate degree shall have acquired the most advanced research and professional knowledge and be ready to use it for the development of new ideas or processes in academic and non-academic environments.
Study fields and areas:
| Natural Sciences Ecology and Environmental Sciences Physical Geography |
Humanities Ethnology Philology |
Social sciences Education Sciences Economy Political Sciences Management |
Technological Sciences Transport Engineering |
A doctoral study programme consists of: courses for PhD students, independent research under supervision, and the writing of a dissertation. Studies are organised in accordance to an individual study plan. Generally, during the first study year, a doctoral student is to earn at least 30 ECTS credits, and the rest of the time shall be devoted to the writing of scientific papers, participation in scientific conferences and internships, and the writing of a doctoral dissertation. Upon completion of the study programme and the defence of the doctoral dissertation, a doctorate degree shall be awarded.
Given the intensity of studies, there are full-time (4–year) and part-time (6–year) studies. Individuals who have independently prepared a dissertation can defend it externally (duration: 1 year).
Doctoral studies can be funded from the State budget and personal or project funds. State funded students are awarded a monthly scholarship (1st study year – 931 Eur, from 2nd to 4th study years – 1078 Eur) and may receive support for travel and other needs. The tuition fee for students, studying on their own expenses, is 11589 Eur per year for full-time studies, and 7726 Eur per year for part-time studies.
People are admitted to doctoral studies on the basis of an open competition. The most important criteria include:
More exhaustive admission criteria, as well as potential topics for dissertations, shall be announced in May through July, depending on the study field.
Other documents shall be indicated in the Admission Rules announced in May through July (depending on the study field).