Overview

Social innovation involves developing new and effective solutions to social problems, while also strengthening community participation, equity and sustainable development. KTU’s Social Innovation and Research programme is the first Master’s degree programme in Lithuania to provide knowledge and skills in creating and developing social innovation. Students have the opportunity to study ECIU micro-modules abroad. The programme enables graduates to understand social problems and learn how to create practical, lasting solutions. Graduates may pursue careers in non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and international institutions, working on social policy or projects in Lithuania and beyond.

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Programme Structure

This programme offers a unique combination of social innovation design and research methodology. It equips you with in-depth knowledge of social problem analysis, solution development, and research using innovative methods and strategies. You will:

gain knowledge on theories of change, forward-looking foresight, and social innovation design;
develop skills through a challenge-based learning, data analysis and social innovation labs;
be able to choose a flexible learning path based on challenges, allowing you to tailor your studies to your needs;
select ECIU micro-modules, allowing you to learn more about the areas that are relevant to you and apply this knowledge to real projects.

This is one of the few KTU programmes offering a flexible learning path built around real-world challenges.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English, Lithuanian

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Fully structured

Campus Location

Kaunas, Lithuania

Disciplines

Sociology Educational Research Innovation Management

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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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Other requirements

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: All study fields.

Proficiency in English: IELTS ≥ 6.0, TOEFL ≥ 85, CEFR ≥ C1, or previously completed studies in English language.

Transcript 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

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Non-residents

4606 EUR / year

≈ 4606 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

4606 EUR / year

≈ 4606 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

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