Key information
Duration:
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months, 20 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting September 2027. Application deadline not specified.
Language: English
English requirements:
- TOEFL® IBT: 70. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
- IELTS: 6. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Credits: 30 ECTS
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Disciplines: Mechanical Engineering
Overview
Research topic description
Intracranial aneurysms are a critical health concern due to their potential to cause life-threatening hemorrhages if they rupture. The ability to accurately assess the risk of rupture is essential for making informed clinical decisions regarding the management and treatment of patients with these aneurysms. This topic is particularly relevant as it addresses the need for improved diagnostic tools and methods to predict aneurysm rupture, which can ultimately save lives and reduce healthcare costs.
The novelty of this Biomechanical evaluation of intracranial aneurysms rupture risk (Mechanical Engineering) topic at VILNIUS TECH lies in the application of biomechanical principles to evaluate the rupture risk of intracranial aneurysms. Traditional methods of assessing aneurysm rupture risk often rely on imaging techniques and clinical factors. However, incorporating biomechanical analysis provides a more comprehensive understanding of the forces and stresses acting on the aneurysm wall. This approach can lead to the development of more accurate predictive models and personalized treatment plans for patients.
Programme Structure
Curriculum includes:
- Independent research under supervision;
- Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
- Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions;
- Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
- The completion of a PhD thesis.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL® IBT: 70. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
- IELTS: 6. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Other requirements
General requirements
- At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.
- A relevant portfolio is required.
- Please upload your research proposal including the abstract, literature review, research objectives, research questions, methodology and bibliography.
- Certified copies of the Master’s degree diploma and its supplement with grades or higher education equivalent to it;
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- List of scientific publications and their copies or research proposal (if scientific publications are not included);
- Copy of a personal data page of a passport or a copy of a personal ID;
- Other documents that an applicant wants to submit.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
20,659 AUD / year (≈ 12,680 EUR / year)
Tuition fees for part time studies: €8,453
Living costs
Vilnius, Lithuania: 798-1,395 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The PhD studies can be financed by the companies or enterprises financial resources or a PhD student‘s personal finances.
