Overview

Industrial biotechnology is a transformative field that uses biological processes and living cells to develop innovative bioproducts, thereby significantly impacting various industries. By studying key areas such as biotechnological processes, molecular biology, genetic engineering, bioinformatics, bioprocess engineering, and biomanufacturing design, students in Industrial Biotechnology bachelor’s programme gain both knowledge and practical experience. The programme offers students an unique opportunity to study abroad at partner universities and experience different academic environments. Graduates of this programme can pursue careers in sectors such as biochemicals, biofuels, agriculture, biopharmaceuticals, and renewable bioenergy.

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Programme Structure

Industrial Biotechnology study programme at KTU prepares students to identify key technologies that underpin bio-based innovation, solve a wide range of technological problems, and apply sustainability principles in the biotechnology industry. This programme provides students with:

advanced knowledge of the life sciences, including fundamentals of biological sciences, molecular biology, and gene engineering;
practical technological and engineering skills, including problem-solving in bioengineering, bioprocess engineering, bioinformatics, and biomodelling using professional software such as SuperPro Designer;
competencies in the manufacturing of bioproducts;
research experience and advanced bioprocess engineering skills gained through an internship project on real-world challenges.

The programme offers flexible learning pathways, allowing students to choose study modules from other fields to complement their core modules.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 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

75

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kaunas, Lithuania

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Biotechnology

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

0,4 final exam mathematics

0,4 final exam chemistry or physics, or biology, or information technologies, or geography, or engineering technologies

0,2 final exam English language

English requirements

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75

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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.

Proficiency in English: IELTS ≥ 5.5, TOEFL ≥ 75, CEFR ≥ B2, or equivalent.

Eligibility criteria: High school certificate. Maximum 3 years after high school graduation. Minimum average grade (CGPA) >60% in each entry subject.

Transcript requirements: Obtain a suitable transcript from your school. If unavailable, provide official translations and verified copies of the original documents.

Accepted languages: English.

Document legislation: 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 EU and Belarus, Ukraine documents.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4108 EUR / year

≈ 4108 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

4108 EUR / year

≈ 4108 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.

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