Overview

Industrial biotechnology is revolutionising traditional production methods by using biological processes to create sustainable and innovative bioproducts. The Industrial Biotechnology master’s study programme provides students with the knowledge and skills to develop high-value biotechnological products and to modernise bioprocess technologies by leveraging bioresources, microbial biosynthesis, and integrated digital production technologies. The programme offers students the opportunity to study abroad at partner universities and experience different academic environments. Graduates are prepared for careers in the biotechnology industry, biomanufacturing, bioprocess technology, and advanced research.

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Programme Structure

Industrial Biotechnology study programme at KTU combines bioscience, engineering, and advanced bioprocess technologies. This programme provides students with:

knowledge of bioscience and technological skills based on quality assurance and management in the biotechnology industry;
competencies in bioprocess technologies, biomodelling, and the digitalisation of sustainable bioprocesses using professional software such as SuperPro Designer;
expertise in advanced biomanufacturing of biochemicals, biofuels, biopolymers, and renewable materials;
interdisciplinary skills and an entrepreneurial mindset to drive sustainable innovations in the global bioeconomy.

The programme offers flexible learning pathways tailored to students’ interests, as well as broad exchange possibilities.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English, Lithuanian

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

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Campus Location

Kaunas, Lithuania

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 6 other Masters in Biotechnology in Lithuania

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

0,9 average grade (CGPA) of University‘s Bachelor’s degree (min. length – 180 ECTS) and its supplement

0,1 motivation letter and online interview

≤ 4 additional points

English requirements

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85

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General requirements

This programme accepts OMPT as a mathematics admission test. Depending on your academic background, you may be required to take an OMPT assessment as part of the admission process.

University bachelor degree certificate: Engineering sciences, technologies, Physical sciences, life sciences, health science, veterinary sciences or agricultural sciences and ≥ 18 credits of completed subjects in the study fields of biotechnologies.

Proficiency in EnglishTranscript requirements: Obtain a suitable transcript of your bachelor's degree from your school. If unavailable, provide official translations and verified copies of the original documents.

Accepted languages: English.

Document legalisation: The documents must be legalised (Apostille) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued. This requirement does not apply to the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

5538 EUR / year

≈ 5538 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

5538 EUR / year

≈ 5538 EUR / year

Living costs

Kaunas

Lithuania

428 - 740 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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