Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027; Apply before June 2027
Overview
Key facts
Doctoral students from Sociology programme from Kaunas University of Technology develop their individual scientific skills, creativity, expand theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Visit the programme website for more information
Accreditation
Right to doctoral studies acquired in cooperation with Klaipėda University and Lithuanian Energy Institute. Right to doctoral studies approved by the order No. V-1019 of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania of 08 June 2011.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sociological Research Methodology and Modern Methods
- Environmental Sociology
- Science, Technology and Social Change
- Statistical Methods in Social Sciencies
- The Information Society
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: 75. IELTS: 5.5.
Other requirements
General requirements:
- Application indicating the science field, the topic and the form of funding (online);
- Official legalised Master’s diploma with the diploma supplement or a higher education degree equivalents and academic transcripts (translated into English or Lithuanian and notary verified) and the certificate of recognition if higher education qualification acquired abroad;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Recommendations by two researchers of the relevant science field;
- A research proposal on the selected topic;
- A copy of a valid personal document: a passport (for citizens of all countries) or an ID card (only for citizens of the European Union);
- A copy of the receipt of the application fee payment (55 EUR for EU citizens, and 132 EUR for non-EU citizens);
- A certificate issued by IELTS (5.5), TOEFL (75), CERF (B2) or any other competent institution within the last 2 years certifying the level of the English language.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
- International: Free
- Domestic: Free
Living costs
Kaunas, Lithuania: 689–1,191 AUD per month. Living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.